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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: No
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
15 Customer Reviews
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"We had a wonderful stay at Smithy Cottage."
Over the years, we’ve rented many cottages and Airbnbs, but we’ve often been disappointed. This year was a special occasion, we wanted to create a good memory and Smithy Cottage certainly exceeded our expectations. It’s clear that a lot of love and attention to detail have gone into its refurbishment, creating a relaxing, comfortable, and creatively designed space. The views from the bedrooms overlook the Pennines, and we were lucky enough to witness spectacular sunrises. It’s also a perfect spot for stargazing. The beds are incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night’s sleep, and we found the entire place to be very clean. The cottage is ideally located near the lakes, offering plenty of walking opportunities, and it’s conveniently close to Carlisle train station, which provides fast links to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The owners, who live nearby, showed exceptional hospitality, offering recommendations for local attractions and always being available to answer any questions. We truly had a fantastic time and were sad to leave. Smithy Cottage is a special place, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone who loves the countryside.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Ground-floor bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Oil central heating
- Oil fired range cooker, microwave, Fridge
- TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc in rent
- Off-road parking for 4 cars
- Garden patio
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 3.2 miles, pub 2.4 miles
The property
This tasteful little cottage sits on a road between the villages of Dalston and Caldbeck, gateway to the Lake District National Park and the Northern Fells.
The cottage is on the walking route forming part of the Cumbrian Way and is used by keen cyclists following stage two of the Tour of Britain.
Boasting an array of original features, including sandstone floors, exposed stonework and beams, Smithy Cottage offers a character abode for families and friends.
The kitchen has been imaginatively designed and arranged with its sink in an alcove, wooden units and worktops, along with an oil-fired range and an array of appliances to support home-cooking.
Wander through to the spacious lounge, where you can kick back after a long day and chill beside the woodburning stove to discuss where next in Cumbria to explore.
French doors open out onto the pretty cottage garden with steps up to the raised patio seating area affording lovely views of the Pennines.
Relax in the luxury of the beautifully appointed bathroom with a roll-top bath and a large walk-in shower, then up to the first floor where the property has a double and a twin room sleeping up to four people.
The pretty picturesque village of Caldbeck, is an area not to be missed with easy, relaxing walks along the river with its cafes, craft shops and working water mill.
Set just north of the Lake District, be sure to take advantage of this beautiful National Park; head to Keswick where you can explore Keswick Musuem, Puzzling Place, and the Pencil Museum, as well as Hope Park and the Theatre by the Lake which are ideal for warmer evenings.
Venture further south along Ullswater, visit Aira Force Waterfall situated within a picturesque valley or put on your walking shoes and hike to the summit of Place Fell to enjoy remarkable views of the Lake District.
Alternatively, head to the historic city of Carlisle with its Cathedral, Castle and Museum, heading East from Carlisle will take you to Hadrian’s Wall, North you’ll cross the border into Scotland, West will take you to the seaside, North, South, East or West - an abundance of choices are yours!
With all this plus the beauty of the Lake District in striking distance a holiday at Smithy Cottage is sure to be filled with adventure.
Where you’ll be staying
DALSTON
Carlisle 4.6 miles; Keswick 16 miles, Penrith 17.9 miles.
The village of Dalston sits within the Carlisle district of Cumbria, historically part of Cumberland. In the village square lies the red sandstone church of St Michael, dating back to the 13th century, whilst Dalston Hall is a magnificent Grade II listed building full of character and landscape gardens, which is often used as a wedding venue. About two miles south of Dalston is Rose Castle, the palace of the Bishops of Carlisle, which is not open to the public but may be viewed from the road. Carlisle can be reached in four and half miles, a 2000-year-old city with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one World Heritage Site, plus lots of pedestrianised shopping areas, award-winning malls, colourful farmer’s markets as well as a traditional Victorian indoor market. Dalston also provides good access to the beautiful North Pennines AONB and the Lake District National Park, making it a great base for outdoor enthusiasts.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas