Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.

Top rated by guests

9.5Outstanding

(40 Ratings)

Beautiful and well-equipped cottage, great host, lovely garden, and spacious rooms. Ideal location to explore the area.

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9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(40 Ratings)

Cottage in England

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cottage rental

Dunkeld Cottage is a chocolate box style cottage in a gorgeous village setting - ideal for touring the Lake District! The cottage features stunning beams and original period features throughout, with everything thought of to make your stay a comfortable, relaxing one! The cottage dates back to 1820 and yet has been extremely well maintained and looked after - with all the mod cons! The kitchen/breakfast room is particularly lovely and has pretty views over the garden and is very spacious. All of the appliances you could need are here - including integral dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slow cooker and of course a hob and double oven. There is a spacious and cosy lounge/dining room which features a lovely (ornamental) fireplace, beamed ceilings throughout, comfy sofas, smart TV (ideal for Netflix evenings!), super-fast WiFi, and a desk with leaflets on the local area and further seating. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, again, boasting glorious beams throughout and are very charming. The master bedroom features a kingsize bed and the second bedroom has twin beds which can also be pushed together to make a supering. Both bedrooms have plenty of storage for your clothes and personal items. There is also a bathroom with a bath - ideal for a bubbly soaking after a long Lake District walk! The garden is fully enclosed and private and there is plenty of room for you to bring your bikes - and probably anything else like a canoe etc.. - just ask us! We love the fact that Ullswater is around a 15 minute scenic drive from the cottage and our favourite day out is a day's walking along the Ullswater Way and combining it with a boat ride along the lake and something to eat in Pooley Bridge or Patterdale. However, equally, the Pennines are the backdrop of the cottage, and if you want to head away from the crowds that can sometimes gather in the summer, then a delightful stroll around Pennine country may be just what you need! Likewise, Keswick is only a relatively short, scenic drive away - we recommend a boat trip, a hike up the famous Cat Bells, followed by a pub lunch or dinner in the fantastic town centre. There's so much to do - you'll need to keep coming back to do more! :)

Amenities at Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

144.9 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

172 mi

King Power Stadium

150.2 mi

National Trust - Stowe

190.4 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.5Outstanding

(40 Ratings)

Beautiful and well-equipped cottage, great host, lovely garden, and spacious rooms. Ideal location to explore the area.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(40 Ratings)

Cottage in England

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

144.9 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

172 mi

King Power Stadium

150.2 mi

National Trust - Stowe

190.4 mi

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(40 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Beautiful and well-equipped cottage, great host, lovely garden, and spacious rooms. Ideal location to explore the area.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

6.0 / 10.0

The property smelled musty - possibly from peevious dog guests? Otherwise a nice spot to sray, once you get off the very busy A66

10.0 / 10.0

We have just returned from a 5 day stay at this lovely property. The accommodation was exactly as advertised and had a lovely welcoming and cosy feeling. The area is very quiet and we were able to switch off and relax. We would 100% return and saty here again next time we are in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

The four of us had a wonderful stay in Dunkeld Cottage. The stone cottage was lovely - though the two tall men had to learn to duck at the kitchen door! The living spaces and bedrooms were very comfortable and the kitchen was fantastic, with top-quality Siemens stove top and oven, a good dishwasher and much appreciated washer and dryer. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils to make cooking easy. There was salt, pepper, sugar and tea. The shower had good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Penrith had a wide choice of large supermarkets, from Morrisons to Aldi, and there was also a village store 2 houses down with well stocked shelves and a very helpful shopkeeper. The host gave useful hints for traveling before our stay. We enjoyed the garden during a brief moment of sun! On our last evening we walked down to the Eden River and followed it along through cow pastures and footpathsWe enjoyed walking around Kirkby Thore and also found the location to be a good one for trips to Derwentwater and Ullswater sights - don't miss Aira Force waterfall!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage, very peaceful. Ideal location for us. Not a bad word to say. I would highly recommend

10.0 / 10.0

This property was excellent. Well equipt with everything you could need. Situated in a nice village but easy to get to Penrith, Keswick and Ullswater.

10.0 / 10.0

Thanks so much Chloe for having us all to stay. You are a great host, very helpful and always on hand. The cottage is lovely, very spacious and the garden is completely private and enclosed. Kitchen cupboards are full of anything you could possibly need which is really helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Cottage was lovely…… all the comforts of home. Very cosy and within reach of lots of good places to eat & explore The Lakes! (We also loved looking at the pictures by the owner which are on display in the property!)

6.0 / 10.0

3 stars seems a perfectly fair summary for this property.

3 stars seems a perfectly fair summary for this property.

There was plenty that was good and overall it fully met our needs - but not our expectations (which were founded on the five star reviews and expectedly flattering photos and so were perhaps unrealistic / unwise). There are plenty of good points: • Chloe is exceptionally professional: pleasant, efficient and easy to deal with • The property is well equipped overall - especially electrical items and the new bath / shower • Location, space, ease of access and essential comforts are all good • On balance it’s fair value But • the overall state of repair is only adequate and clearly in decline (recent reviews raise niggles which have only been partially addressed). • First impressions are not good at all - the outside - doors, windows, gate, locks are all in a bad state. (perhaps this tainted our view) • Inside also needs much more care - several minor fixes, a new main bed (the divan’s falling apart - with discarded 3 pieces of wood / shelves under the mattress to presumably, compensate for broken parts), a fair degree of refreshment (repainting +), a clearout of the kitchen (replace several pans that are scratched or have wobbly handles etc, and a decent declutter) • The smell – not sure what this was, possibly a dead mouse under the floor boards? And there was definitely also a smell of dogs on the furniture. Scented candles and Febreze got us through, but this added significantly to the sense of more care being needed. • WiFi is poor Overall the place feels uncared for - which rather clashes with the presentation as sharing someone else’s holiday home. I’d suggest the owners would do well to spend a couple of weeks living here, which would surely open their eyes to all the minor issues and ensure they are addressed for future residents.

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely little break

A lovely little break

We spent 3 nights at the cottage and had a wonderful time. The instructions prior to arrival were great including details of a more scenic route. Key access was easy and the welcome folder was a very good idea. The cottage had all the facilities we required for me and my young family. Definitely would recommend.

8.0 / 10.0

Review

Review

A lovely warm and welcoming cottage with a cosy kitchen. However the bed in the main bedroom was extremely soft and as a result uncomfortable. We couldn't get either of the TVs to work and the bathroom window leaked.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage in quiet village.

Lovely cottage in quiet village.

This is a lovely cottage with tasteful decor. Easy parking on quiet street, near local shop. Would have scored full marks but for a few niggles. Lights in the bathroom were dead and bulbs needed replacing. Damaged bedroom furniture drawers. Kitchen TV not receiving signal. Oven door not closing fully due to bad fitting. An upgrade of some facilities would make this place a real gem.

10.0 / 10.0

LOVELY COTTAGE

LOVELY COTTAGE

What a lovely cottage, very tidy and comfortable. Perfect to explore the lakes. Had a great week here.

6.0 / 10.0

Dunkeld Cottage

Dunkeld Cottage

Quaint traditional home.

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfy and felt right at home

Very comfy and felt right at home

Great base to come back to after a day exploring the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely little cottage

Lovely little cottage

We had a lovely stay in Dunkeld Cottage. Communication with Chloe, the owner, was easy and she responded quickly to any questions we had. The cottage is cosy and very clean and we were provided with a cot and highchair for our 8 month old. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could need and there is plenty of room to eat in there too. The garden is small but fine for the children to play with their toys in. The location is good if you want access to the Lakes, Dales and Pennines by car but we did not explore Kirkby Thore itself. There was plenty of information about things to do in the area - someone had even left tickets of somewhere they had been as it was an ticket that could be used again. What a good idea! All in all, we had a lovely stay at the cottage and would definitely recommend it for couples and small families.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location in quiet village with plenty of walks in the area. Property was spacious with comfortable bed and kitchen lacked for nothing!

10.0 / 10.0

Cosy cottage with lots of character!

Cosy cottage with lots of character!

We have just returned from a fab long weekend in Dunkeld cottage. We took our 3 month old baby and little dog and it was great for our little family. It’s just off the main road that takes you into the heart of the lakes but far enough away that you would never even know the traffic was there! The cottage has everything you could possibly need.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect place to stay

Perfect place to stay

What a lovely home from home. My partner and I stayed here for the 3 nights to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and it was just perfect, everything we wanted it to be. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, the house is decorated perfectly to suit your surroundings. There is a little space at the back with a grandfather clock and a little fluffy sheep which my partner and I just adored, there is just something about that area that makes you feel calm, you will know what I mean when you see it. The shower and bath are both great, bed is unbelievably comfortable. No complaints about anything. Thanks for having us, I’m sure we’ll be back soon.

10.0 / 10.0

Clean, warm and comfortable.

Clean, warm and comfortable.

Great location to explore Cumbria and Eden. Beautiful scenery. The cottage was well equipped for all your needs.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage

Just back from a great few days, the cottage is exactly how it looks on the photos, lovely! The fire is fantastic, even though the cottage was very warm we still enjoyed sitting next to the traditional fire place. I will be recommending the cottage to friends and family.

10.0 / 10.0

👍

Excellent!

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely relaxing break in a great cottage😃

Lovely relaxing break in a great cottage😃

Well equipped and good location to explore the lakes. Great to be next to a small store. Loved the local Bistro. Thanks Chloe for the use of your delightful cottage.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cosy relaxing cottage. Ideal base when visiting the Lake District

Lovely cosy relaxing cottage. Ideal base when visiting the Lake District

Stayed here for 3 nights in Oct 2018. It was our first visit to the lakes and couldn’t have wished for a better place to head off back to after a long day out walking and visiting the local towns. The cottage is so cosy for a lovely evening relaxing in front of the open fire. The well equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need to enjoy your stay. Two lovely sized bedrooms, with beds that are so comfy you’ll struggle to get out of them in the morning. Nice enclosed garden was ideal for our two dogs as well. We wouldn’t hesitate to book here again if we visit the lakes again, and would definitely recommend it to our friends and family.

10.0 / 10.0

Had everything we needed

Had everything we needed

With two kids, 5 years old and 10 months, we needed somewhere that would suit us all and this was perfect. Travel cot, high chair and a stair gate was provided and plenty of space for our little one to crawl about and space for 5 year old to play with the toys. Kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Lovely little village and well situated to get on the road quick and do some exploring. Have recommended to friends and would definitely return.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect!

Perfect!

We booked this cottage as a base while we were sorting out my late mother’s house and belongings. It was always going to be a difficult week but coming back “home”to Dunkeld Cottage every night was just the bit of heaven that we needed. When we arrived, after a six hour drive, the lights and heating were on to welcome us and there was a lovely bottle of wine too! The kitchen is fabulous....I’m an ex chef and I promise you it is very well equipped. The sitting room with grandfather clock and open fire is so comfortable. The bed in the main bedroom is huge and so comfortable. The bathroom is warm and there is lots of hot water! The village is lovely, especially the village stores right next door.....useful for papers, milk, local knowledge. Chloe the owner was absolutely brilliant. She was quick to respond with any info we needed and arranged an extra couple of days with the minimum of stress. Can not recommend highly enough. We will definitely stay here every time we return north in the future. Thank you for everything, Chloe x

10.0 / 10.0

2nd time here and it never disappoints.

2nd time here and it never disappoints.

Value for money and 5 star

10.0 / 10.0

Clean, well equipped and quiet location

Clean, well equipped and quiet location

Really clean, well stocked kitchen with all the pots pans etc that you need. Nice open fire, and very quiet location. Great for us and our dogs.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing

Amazing

We're going back !!

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi. pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.

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Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.

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About this cottage rental

Amenities at Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.

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Nearby attractions

Cottage in England

Reasons to book

Map of England

Nearby attractions

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.?

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