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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
29 Customer Reviews
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"Beautiful lodge - caters for all your needs - wonderful location - perfect for precious “Time out” - it’s very peaceful - great walks - not far from Keswick & Penrith - great travel to the rest of lakes if you wish to explore."
Would highly recommend a stay at the lodge - you would NOT be disappointed- it’s just perfect
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"Extremely comfortable property with everything you need to feel at home."
Completely secure for our dog. Conservatory very warm for eating in. Excellent location between Penrith & Keswick - easy to get to the A66 & onwards. Boot & Shoe in the village a definitely worth a visit (or 2!).
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"I have just returned from a week long break at The Lodge in Greystoke, Lake District, with my husband and dog."
We had a fantastic stay and I wouldn't hesitate to book again. From the moment we walked in we felt at home, the property was spotless and a lovely hamper was left for us. The property itself is well worth the money and rating. It is excellently appointed, spacious yet homely. There is no excess clutter and each room is tastefully decorated in keeping with the property. The gardens are lovely and the house backs onto a forest area that is part of the Greystoke Castle estate. The property sits at the edge of the 'village', a 2 minute walk along the road and had a shop/post office, swimming pool and pub serving home cooked meals. The house is comfortable enough to stay in without needing to go out, however we like to visit the area. Penrith is a 10 minute drive and is full of local amenities and some nice restaurants, we can recommend 'La Casita' (Spanish tapas) and Four and Twenty (contemporary British) as well as Chapter 12 tearooms for a great scone! Things to visit nearby: - outdoor swimming pool (1 minute from the cottage in walking distance) - Alpaca Walk from Base Camp North Lakes (18 minutes from the cottage) - Boat cruise from Pooley Bridge pier (20 minutes from cottage) - Breakfast by the river in Pooley Bridge at Granny Dowbekin's (20 minutes away) - Keswick town centre (25 minutes away) - Lake District Wildlife Park (30 minutes away) - Abbots Jersey Ice Cream park (18 minutes away) - Aira Force waterfall walk and tearoom (15 minutes away) We had a wonderful holiday, the best in a long time, I'd wholeheartedly recommend this cottage for it's comfort, luxury and cleanliness - the cottage was spotless! If you're looking for a peaceful, relaxing stay with the option of short journeys for activities. Look no further. I couldn't have asked for anymore! Thank you to the owners for having us.
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"Enjoyed our stay in The Lodge."
The conservatory and the little court yard off it is a pleasant sun trap. Good pub in village and another 1.5 miles away. Easy access to Penrith and surrounding countryside. Highly recommended.
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"Very nice cottage, would definitely stay again."
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"A lovely cottage which fulfilled our expectations, beautifully furnished, immaculately clean and very well equipped, the welcome pack was much appreciated."
The enclosed garden was very well kept and secure for the dog, we even had a visit from a hedgehog! The village was very welcoming with a little shop for essentials and a lovely pub serving good food, the live music on a Sunday afternoon is not to be missed.
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"Overall very happy with our week in the lodge, the location is lovely, lovely village, great pub, little shop and outdoor swimming pool and only 15 mins by car to keswick."
The lodge was perfect, separate garden areas for the dog to safely explore ( we kept him our of the area with the pond
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"Great cottage really enjoyed our trip"
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"We have just returned from a lovely relaxing stay at The Lodge."
The Lodge was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It’s a very good base for exploring the Northern Lakes. Greystoke village is lovely with plenty of dog walks from the doorstep of The Lodge, especially through the castle grounds. Would highly recommend staying at The Lodge. Alison
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"My husband and I have returned from a stay here at the Lodge."
The lodge was cold in places especially the Conservatory. The fires were nice but the basket of wood only lasted two days. Plenty of hot water. No radio available. I am a disabled person and thought we would get a quiet break but unfortunately this was not the case. In a property next door they have many hens and a very annoying Cockrell which is very vocal starting usually at 6am. The owner has been very unhelpful regarding this. If we had booked to stay on a farm then I would expect it but we did not. We will not use Sykes Cottages and stay at this property again
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"We had a lovely stay at the Lodge and are happy to recommend it."
It's great for anyone with a dog - the garden is fenced off and the local pub couln't be more pet friendly.
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"Just come back home from a lovely week at The Lodge."
Small secure patio for our Labrador and through the gate there is another section of garden with a pond. Lots of storage space in the master bedroom and very comfy bed. Large kitchen with plenty of pots and pans, I could not find a measuring jug or champagne flutes but plenty of other glasses. Plenty of heating and hot water and the shower is great. Lovely log burners in kitchen and lounge and enough logs to get us started. Thank you very much for the welcome pack of biscuits, milk and wine. Nice pub down the road, The Boot and Shoe which does an amazing Sunday dinner. Dog friendly in the bar area. Would highly recommend The Lodge and will definitely return.
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"We arrived late in the evening to find the central heating was on!"
What a delight and relief to find the property nice n warm. Lovely decoration and great having two log fires to use. Great comfortable bed and plenty of storage for clothes. Very peaceful place.
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"We saw the photos of the cottage through yourselves and thought it looked very nice but it was even better in reality."
Nice location in the village , quiet and peaceful. Our little dog Millie loved the short walks just outside the door into the woods and around the the estate … on her lead of course.
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"Comfortable place - very relaxing and peaceful."
Would recommend and would definitely visit again.
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"Fantastic cottage in great location in village."
Only 5 minute walk to great pub The Boot & Shoe. The cottage is lovely & the cosy lounge is great to relaxe in especially with the log burner going. The kitchen has everything you need & a great cooker with the conservatory next to it & great to sit at table to enjoy morning coffee. The courtyard garden is a great sun trap later in day & lovely to sit & relaxe after a day out exploring. Would highly recommend a stay here & nothing is too far away to get to & explore the lakes. 5 stars from all of us. Many thanks for a great stay.
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"What a fantastic holiday lodge best we have stayed in lodge itself a place you ..."
What a fantastic holiday lodge best we have stayed in lodge itself a place you dream of owning lovely gardens aswell lovely village friendly locals situated for easy reaching different places in the lakes can’t praise it enough a credit to the owners
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"Fabulous lodge with magical garden in a lovely village."
Food good at local pub and heated swimming pool a real bonus. Enjoyed every minute with all the walks so close. Therapy at its best
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"An exceptional standard of holiday cottage ideally situated for the North Lakes area."
Quiet village location with friendly neighbours. Accommodation was excellent with everything you need to relax and unwind. As a dog owner the only comment was that the vacuum cleaner did not pick up all dog hairs and we were concerned about not being able to leave as found. The wine, treats and milk were appreciated.
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"Excellent property,well situated for touring north lake district."
good local pub for food and drink and local village shop.
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"Great cottage, loved our stay wished it could have been longer."
Would definitely recommend this cottage to friends. Thank you.
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"Although we didn't get great weather, we did spend a lot of time in the cottage and it was a very spacious and relaxing experience."
Lovely local pub within walking distance of the cottage also and out dog loved it. We would definitely recommend this cottage to others and hope to return again soon.
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"One of the nicest and most comfortable cottages we've stayed in."
Everything we (and the dog!) could want had been thought of. Exceptional!
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"Lovely cottage tucked away on the outside of Greystoke with a nice walk down into the castle grounds."
Facilities are good and very cosy despite teh rain and snow. The pub is very welcoming and serves good food.
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"Very cosy - well furnished - very clean - very nice place to stay with everything that you need"
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"What an absolute gem of a place - perfect location for quiet relaxing holidays - The lodge is very well equipped it’s like a “home from home” our small family thoroughly enjoyed this idyllic corner of the world - just beautiful - lovely walks a stones throw away from the front door - - the locals were very welcoming - thank you for allowing us the privilege to enjoy such a beautiful house."
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"Lovely stay, cottage beautiful and in a perfect location."
Highly recommend.
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"The property was lovely."
A beautiful lodge with lovely features & in an ideal position for exploring the Lake District
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"June & Dave were delightful."
The cottage was outstanding and the village was an ideal location, close to larger neighboring towns but quiet and charming when we just wanted to relax.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen with woodburning stove
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Conservatory
- Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 3 cars
- Bike storage in garage
- Front/side garden with lawn and established planting
- Back garden with lawn
- Enclosed gravelled patio area with gate leading into pond garden
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles
- Note: Pond on grounds, pets and children must be supervised
- Note: Only one basket of wood per woodburning stove will be provided, additional supplies will need to be purchased
- Please note, this property does not accept bookings shorter than x7 nights
- Please note: EV charging is strictly not permitted at the property, Electricity usage is monitored
The property
Nestled in the heart of Greystoke in Cumbria, The Lodge is a historic, detached cottage dating to 1868, and was once the gatehouse serving Greystoke Castle.
A pet-friendly property with enclosed, secluded gardens, The Lodge is a wonderful base for families, friends, and couples to enjoy a rural retreat, providing off-road parking, woodburning stoves, spacious gardens, and contemporary facilities.
Step inside to find a fully-equipped kitchen where you can rustle up home-cooked meals by the warmth of the rustic woodburning stove.
The neighbouring conservatory has a dining table for four guests to catch up over an evening meal with garden views.
Alternatively, set up for alfresco dining in your enclosed garden; you'll have front and side gardens with lawn space for children to play, along with secure bike storage and established planting.
Back inside, the sitting room welcomes you for relaxing afternoons in front of the woodburning stove and Smart TV, before retiring for the night.
The first floor has a family shower room with a spacious walk-in shower, along with a king-size and a double bedroom.
Greystoke village is a lovely base for your next staycation where you can stop for essentials at the Post Office shop, dine at The Boot & Shoe Inn, take a dip in the heated open air swimming pool.
The bustling town of Penrith is close by for Penrith Castle, Penrith Golf Club, and the 13th-century ruins of Brougham Castle just on the outskirts, or perhaps make your way into the Lake District National Park.
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, Ullswater and Aira Force Waterfall, and the peaks of Skiddaw and Blencathra are all waiting to be explored.
Be sure to in the market town of Keswick where Keswick Museum, Derwent Water Lake, and Castlerigg Stone Circle entice visitors from all over.
You'll also be within easy reach of the North Pennines AONB, the historic city of Carlisle, and the Solway Coast AONB.
For a historic cottage in Cumbria, look no further than The Lodge.Greystoke Castle is now open to the public and hosts a number of events.
Check What’s On at Greystoke Castle.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.
About the location
GREYSTOKE
Penrith 5 miles; Keswick 13 miles.
This charming village has a number of 17th Century cottages and is conveniently situated just 5 miles from Penrith. Set just on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park, only 5 miles from Ullswater and the numerous picturesque walks available make this a fabulous location for fans of the outdoors. Nearby, the popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the north of the Lake District and has plenty to offer, boasting numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering the Theatre on the Lake, a charming cinema, museum, indoor climbing wall and miniature golf. The area also steeped in history with a 10th century church in the village, lovely castle in Penrith and the stunning remains of Lowther Castle. Greystoke provides easy access to the spectacular Cumbrian countryside which can be explored by both car and on foot, and the southern Lakes, Eden Valley, Pennines Solway Coast and Hadrian's Wall all within close proximity, making this a great location with plenty to see and do.