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12 Guests
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6 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
23 Customer Reviews
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"Penny Bridge House is a beautiful house and full of stunning character and incredibly quirky."
I would highly recommend the house as a great location with some small local shops and beautiful pub (Britannia Inn). Ulverston is only a 5 min drive and a lovely little town with lots to do including walks. Thanks to the owners of Penny Bridge House for a fantastic 4 nights away with 12 of us for a family 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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"Brilliant stay with friends for a 30th birthday."
The house was in immaculate condition, with a welcome basket for us and the dog! Lovely, comfortable rooms and bathrooms. The first floor sitting room was great for an evening hang out with access to the garden too. The garden was secure for the dog and there was plenty of parking. Neighbours are quite close by so you have to be mindful of those going in the garden in the evening and noise. We didn’t explore the immediate local area, but we did take a trip to Scafell pike and completed a circular walk from Elterwater (highly reccommend) which were both easy enough to get to from Penny Bridge. If we come to the lakes again we would 100% stay at Penny Bridge again.
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"A brilliant weekend had with friends at this beautiful house."
Every detail was thought of and the generous welcome pack on arrival set the tone for the weekend. The house is huge, with plenty of space for big groups and the games room was a winner. Perfect for time away with family or a group of friends - we loved it and hope to be back in the near future
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"The house had everything you could think of and it was very thoughtful with the provision of a welcome hamper to include dog treats etc."
We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, lots of secured outdoor space for the dog to run round in as well as a fab games room too. The beds were very comfortable and everything was spotless. Amazing bathrooms and beautiful decor. Everything was explained in the handy guidebook and plenty of facilities a short distance away
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"A well appointed and comfortable house."
Great facilities. Excellent for a family get together. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space, good car parking and a great location for exploring the Lake District. Will definitely return and recommend.
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"A lovely quirky clean house."
Well equipped great kitchen and dining room.. the games room was good for all. Two comfy lounges, great garden for the dogs and children. Good choice of bedrooms. The Britannia pub a few doors down has friendly staff and allows dogs. I would recommend booking it serves great food Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday shuts Monday and Tuesday drinks only on a Wednesday.
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"A wonderfully equipped, tasteful and comfortable home which we all enjoyed."
Lots of space and storage and a pretty garden.
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"Overall a great holiday and the accommodation was super, plenty of space, well resourced, clean & tidy."
The games room with pool table & dart board was an added bonus.
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"We loved our stay at Penny Bridge House."
It's a big old house with wonky staircases, but it was exceptionally clean and very well equipped. The back garden and parking were great. Windermere and Coniston lakes are only 20 minutes drive away, and it's a good base for touring round the rest of the Lake District. Recommended.
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"We had the best weekend at Penny Bridge House!"
The house is gorgeous, even more incredible than the photos! It was so clean and well equipped. Plenty of room, there was 11 of us with our dogs and we all had enough space. The games room is great and the kitchen is stunning! We’re planning to come back again next year and already can’t wait!
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"The pictures do not do justice to the cottage - great place to stay for a week for a group."
Close to the lake for safe swimming/water activities for children,
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"A wonderful base for a big family get together, this beautiful property exceeded all expectations and made the weekend a memorable one."
The layout and decor made it feel very special and the comfy beds were appreciated by all! The facilities were second to none, my brother in law (a professional chef) fell in love with the kitchen and prepared some amazing meals during our stay there. The games room was also a big hit with the younger ones, giving us all space to break out comfortably into the communal rooms. A truly wonderful property, I would have no hesitation in recommending it as a place to make special memories...thank you!!
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"Absolutely loved our stay, kitchen was extremely well equipped, bathrooms were stunning with an amazing bath and showers."
The garden area was vast and stunning, with lots of outdoor facilities, we did have to clean the bbq before we used it though which isn't the end of the world. The area is beautiful and local for lovely days out. My only complaint and the reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the house is not really suitable for 4 couples plus the twins, two of the doubles are extremely small and the beds were just too small you could not fit two people comfortably in them at all. The two kingsize rooms were amazing for the couples that stayed in them one with a beautiful ensuite. The hosts were very efficient and responded to our two queries immediately. Thank for a lovely time.
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"Great family holiday home with fantastic views and local scenery."
The house was perfect for our extended family and catered well for the dogs & kids too. The owners have thought of everything inc providing cots, high chair, dog bowls & extensive range of family games for indoors & outdoors. Very clean and well looked after, I would definitely recommend to others.
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"Penny bridge House is absolutely beautiful, gorgeous, homely and wonderful."
It is so spacious, clean, lovely linens on the beds, kitchen so well equipped, the games room is great fun for all ages. Having the lovely pub about 75 yards away was also a plus and they take dogs. I would recommend this property to anyone. Thank you Alice and the other owners Sue
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"What a wonderful house, very comfortable, lots of space for a mixed generation family group and a couple of dogs."
We really appreciated the attention to detail, very well equipped kitchen. Decorated and furnished beautifully throughout. Great garden and own parking all good. We had a lovely time and would also recommend the Brittania Pub just a few doors away, lovely people, great food. The Manor Restaurant at Oxon Park and the scrumptious breakfasts, bread and cakes at Bakehouse Born and Bread Cafe in Greenodd. We would definitely stay again.
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"Just had the best time at Penny Bridge House."
We were a party of 10 adults and 3 dogs. We could not fault the property it had everything we needed and more. Was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean with plenty of outdoor space for the dogs. The welcome pack for us and the dogs was a lovely touch. Would definitely come back, thank you.
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"We had a wonderful stay at Penny Bridge House."
The house is beautiful and very carefully put together. I’d absolutely recommend staying here.
Hi Isabelle, Thank you for your lovely comments, it means a lot to us. It’s great to hear that you had a wonderful time, and we very much hope you will visit again soon! Property Owner
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"Very nice place, clean and well equipped."
We enjoyed our stay and found the house guide with its recommendations helpful.
Thank you for your kind feedback, Stephen. We’re so glad you enjoyed yourselves and hope to welcome you back in the future! Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay as a mixed age family group from 8 to 70 years old."
Lovely touch with welcome pack on arrival. Everything you could possibly need for a weekend away. The games room was a huge hit with everyone. We all had a fantastic time and would definitely stay again.
Hi Joanne, Thank you for such a great review; we’re so happy everyone enjoyed the house - the games room is our favourite too! We hope to welcome you back very soon :) Property Owner
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"What a lovely stay and a beautiful home."
Had our family of eleven plus 3 dogs staying for a weekend to celebrate my mum in laws 90th birthday. Everything was perfect. Bedding, towels were top quality. Great instructions and easy and stress free booking process. Would definitely recommend. Thank you so much for allowing us to make fabulous memories with our family in your glorious home
Thank you for your kind feedback, Carole. We’re so glad you had a wonderful time celebrating with your family and hope we can welcome you again soon! Property Owner
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"We had the most amazing stay at Penny Bridge house."
It’s the perfect house for a big group getaway, every room is beautifully decorated & the beds are so comfy, the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed to cook, the games room was amazing for keeping everyone entertained & both living rooms were so cosy it made us not want to leave! Couldn’t recommend it more & we can’t wait to come back.
Hi Charlotte, So glad you all enjoyed yourselves. Thank you for the kind comments, you’d all be very welcome back anytime. Property Owner
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"We stayed at Penny Bridge House as a group of three families - ten adults, two children and two dogs."
We were all delighted with first impressions, the house has clearly been recently renovated to a very high standard. We spent a lot of time relaxing in the downstairs lounge, which was also a good space for entertaining the twins in the early hours! The kitchen was brand new and very well-equipped with everything needed (just a minor point that we were missing a few spoons and a measuring jug). All the bedrooms were beautiful and we particularly enjoyed the comfy beds and linen. The family bathroom was so luxurious and the kids loved bathtime in the ‘big pink bath’. We normally stay in more rural properties but thought we’d try something a bit different this year. The house is only a few doors down from the local pub, and a short walk from Greenodd (which was a bit hard to navigate at first as it’s in two sections) and we fell in love with the Bakehouse cafe there. We also found it really easy to get to all the local attractions - our highlights were the steam railway, drinks by the river at the Swan Hotel, and walking around Coniston water from the lake bank jetty. I must admit, we stayed in the house a fair amount since the dogs and kids were so happy playing in garden! All in all, a long weekend wasn’t enough - we will be returning soon! Thank you for a wonderful stay, Sera and family.
Hi Sera, We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for looking after the house so well. Bits go missing from time to time so thanks for the heads up on the jug, now replaced! We’d love to welcome you back, we’ve installed a pool table since your visit so even more reason to lounge around the house! Property Owner
Summary
- Over three floors
- Six bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size, 2 x double, 2 x second-floor twin
- Bathroom with freestanding bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
- First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Utility
- Sitting room
- First-floor sitting room with woodburning stove
- Conservatory
- Pantry
- Games room with pool table, dart board and drinks fridge/freezer
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
- 2 x Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and travel cot available
- Private driveway for 5 cars
- Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture
- Three well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Supermarket 3.5 miles, pub 100m (1 min walk), Greenodd village shops (butcher, fish & chips, wine shop, ice cream parlour, Bake House Born & Bread café) 0.4 miles (10 min walk)
- Note: Unfortunately, due to the configuration of the property and steps to the exterior, it is unsuitable for those with limited mobility
- Note: There is a stream running through the grounds; please supervise children and pets at all times
- Note: This property does not accept hen or stag parties, or similar
The property
Ulverston 3.5 miles, Coniston Water (Lake Bank Pier Ferry Terminal) 4.8 miles, Lake Windermere (Lakeside Pier Ferry Terminal) 6.4 miles.
Penny Bridge House is an elegant and welcoming home located near Ulverston, Cumbria. This spacious and pet-friendly, six-bedroom property invites families, friends, and couples alike to explore the wonders of the nearby Lake District National Park, offering an expansive outdoor space, lovely rural views, and stylish yet character living spaces, perfect for accommodating up to twelve guests. Travel to the rear of the home where you’ll be met by a private driveway, with enough space for five cars.
On foot, head through the enclosed garden, a haven for alfresco dining and entertaining, whilst your four-legged friends play.
Step indoors and make your way to the heart of the home, the kitchen/diner, complete with sleek cabinetry, state-of-the-art appliances, and plenty of space for your entire party to gather for mealtimes, with a handy pantry and utility next door.
After dinner, kick back and relax in the elegant and snug sitting room, with plush leather sofas to sink into, keep the little ones entertained in the private games room, or head upstairs to unwind in the first-floor sitting room, with lofty ceilings, sumptuous sofas, and a lovely woodburning stove to light. Once you’re ready for bed, reach two stylish double bedrooms, a king-size with its own en-suite, and a further king-size, all decorated with light yet homely interiors.
Head upstairs to locate the final two twin bedrooms, with plush carpets underfoot and plenty of storage to make yourself at home, with all bedrooms serviced by an indulgent bathroom, a traditionally-styled cloakroom, and a handy ground-floor shower room.
Start your day with a coffee and some fresh air in the garden, before heading into Ulverston, an ideal starting point for those looking to explore the local area, home to a wealth of amenities, Ulverston Canal, Hoad Monument, Flagstaff Gardens and the Laurel and Hardy Museum.
Stop in one of the traditional pubs for an evening of fine ales or visit the 'Butterfly House' for the chance to witness a variety of exotic species.
Just a short car journey away is Coniston Water, a glistening lake which sets the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of adventure; whether you choose to take part in some watersports, explore the Coniston Steam Yacht Museum or take a peaceful hike around the lake, you won't be disappointed.
A little further afield is the iconic Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England, where you can take to the water and enjoy a boat trip to admire the stunning views, go for a stroll through the woodlands or even try kayaking and paddleboarding.
Unearth the hidden gems of the Lake District from Penny Bridge House.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.
About the location
ULVERSTON
Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 11 miles.
Ulverston is a traditional market town built around a cobbled main street. It boasts a fine selection of independent shops, café’s, and pubs with open fires and real ales. There is an extensive selection of eating places to suit everyone, from fine dining to traditional pub food. Ulverston is also well known as a festival town, with events ranging from flags and walking to art and music festivals throughout the summer months and with the renowned Dickensian Christmas festival in late November. It is the birthplace of Stan Laurel and world record holder of the biggest foam pie fight in the world giving a glimpse into the fun community spirited little town. There are excellent walks around the town and beautiful countryside, with views of the southern Lake District and Morecambe Bay. Home to the deepest, widest and shortest canal, which makes for a lovely afternoon walk with a pub at the end and views over the bay. All of the attractions of the National Park are also easily reached. The Furness Coast boasts sandy beaches and good birdwatching. Nearby family attractions include the South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Lakes Windermere and Coniston and popular Birkrigg Common, with its incredible panoramic views across Morecambe Bay.
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Note: Unfortunately, due to the configuration of the property and steps to the exterior, it is unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: There is a stream running through the grounds; please supervise children and pets at all times.
Note: This property does not accept hen or stag parties, or similar
Note: This property cannot accept bookings commencing on a Sunday
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas