Title: Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582959/7ed9cd60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582959/23e036fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582959/64bced54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582959/e9e11e36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582959/a71074c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a private wing of Orton Hall, Nell Gwyn Cottage offers an idyllic retreat. Unwind in the spacious lounge or explore the surrounding seven acres of gardens and mature trees. With two large bedrooms, dedicated bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen and access to communal facilities like the oak panelled great hall with pool table and piano. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds Nell Gwyn Cottage is located in a wing of Orton Hall, a Jacobean Mansion in Orton, Cumbria. It is approached via an automatic gate along a tree lined drive in seven acres of private grounds. It is a couple of minutes from the village and is conveniently located for holiday activities in the Lakes, the Dales and the Eden Valley, whilst also being easy of access via the M6 motoway or the trans Pennine A66 route. Nell Gwyn has been renovated to a high specification and enlarged to form a well proportioned dwelling in which the charm of an old cottage blends with modern facilities. It has two large bedrooms, one upstairs and one on the ground floor off the dining hall. Both have dedicated bathrooms. There is a comfortable and spacious lounge with TV, VCR, DVD and CD Stereo System, a dining hall and a fully fitted traditional kitchen with oak units, dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, ceramic hob and microwave oven. The cottage offers a secluded holiday location which is nevertheless close to village amenities and convenient of access being just minutes from the M6 motorway. Whether you are looking for an active holiday or just a quiet place to unwind, Nell Gwyn is the perfect base, offering easy access to the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Eden Valley. Orton Hall is a grade II listed mansion dating from the 1660's with additions made in the late 19th century. It is approached along a private drive through well established grounds of about seven acres, in which there are mature trees, extensive lawns and plenty of space to relax. Facilities for communal use include an elegant oak panelled great hall with pool table and piano, a coin op laundry and storage space suitable for bicycles. Described by A W Wainwright as "one of Westmorland's loveliest villages" Orton gained the Cumbria Best of Countryside Award in 2002 and Cumbria Village of the Year 2004. There is a shop cum post office, a pub which serves meals, and two tearooms, one listed in the Les Routiers guide. For those with a sweet tooth, a further attraction will be Kennedy's hand made chocolate factory, with its associated shop. Orton is also a popular stop off point for Coast to Coast walkers. Orton boasts one of the original Farmers Markets featuring produce from local farmers and growers. This is a regular sell out event, taking place on the second Saturday of each month. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain climbing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds Penrith ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.46440%2C-2.57981&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dF0O4gO6U5w9x0K9-HqowB4qdw8=) Penrith, Cumbria #### What's nearby - Kennedys Fine Chocolates - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles - Lowther Castle and Gardens - 17 min drive - 15.6 miles - Whinfell Forest - 25 min drive - 17.5 miles - Ullswater - 26 min drive - 22.0 miles - Lake Windermere - 30 min drive - 24.5 miles #### Getting around - Kirkby Stephen Station - 13 min drive - Manchester Airport (MAN) - 98 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Crown Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪Butchers Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬9 min drive - ‪The George Hotel - ‬8 min walk - ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds located? > This family-friendly Penrith cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Orton Community Park and Kennedys Fine Chocolates. Yorkshire Dales National Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 77 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chrishantha 19 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The cottage’s atmosphere was very welcoming and we felt like we were at home. ##### Chrishantha Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lydia-Ann J. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Always a great stay for us as we love the area and the Hall and close to where we like to go ##### Lydia-Ann J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy F. 15 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cottage The cottage was lovely with great grounds and was in a great location. Would highly recommend. ##### Jimmy F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### P G. 25 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Excellent place to stay in its own grounds with a pub serving good food nearby.Well maintained and like a home from home. ##### P G. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie G. 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Orton Hall Myself, my sister & niece took a 5 day break to the Lake District staying at Orton Hall as our base. We stayed in the Nell Gwynn cottage. The accommodation was spacious with a well stocked kitchen of crockery/utensils etc, beds were super comfy and in the lounge were books, dvds etc. The owner had thought of everything you may need during your stay. Beautiful accommodation, we would definitely stay again. ##### Julie G. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Barry T. 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeland 2023 Grand property good access to lakes and dales ##### Barry T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nadine B. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Week at Nell Gwyn Cottage at Orton Hall We had a week’s stay at Orton Hall in Nell Gwyn Cottage. The front room and bedroom were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped, but it all felt a bit dated. The grounds were lovely, but unfortunately it rained every day we stayed there, so we couldn’t really explore them. However, we did discover a chocolate factory in the village which we very much enjoyed, as well as a very tasty cafe for a full English breakfast nearby. It’s centrally located for visits to both the Yorkshire Dales and the lakes, and we visited both while we stayed here. We enjoyed our stay, but a little bit of modernisation would make all the difference. ##### Nadine B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marc G. 17 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New year get away We did love our stay here only a couple of things that I would like to point out. Double bed the springs where sticking into us Sofas very uncomfortable also only seats for 3 people but it’s a 4 person rental home. CD player does not work If all the above were rectified this would be a fantastic break,shame it was a little uncomfortable as we did love the area and the local pub ##### Marc G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### phil s. 2 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Impractical Although the cottage has nice finishes, it was inconvenient at almost every turn. Initially numerous power up actions were required. 4 steps up, 1 down from living room to kitchen was a bit tiring. Bathroom 2 shower was unusable; main bathroom shower ran out of hot water.. Washer was in a distant laundry and was coin operated. Dryer not working. ##### phil s. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roxana C. 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charmant Cadre magnifique, propriétaire charmante. ##### Roxana C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Brian W. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication ##### Brian W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### KATE A. 30 Dec 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Inadequate heating system. Although the property and position are lovely, apart from the ground floor bedroom which was nice and warm the rest of the accommodation was very cold. Even with the blankets from the bedroom round us we were so cold that we had to go home a day early. ##### KATE A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### P G. 24 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful escape Very good.Peacful location.extreemly clean and well appointed.There is one pub in the village which serves good quality but not too expensive food and a cafe for breakfast on the outskirts of the village also very good.Will definatly stay again. ##### P G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane H., Boston, USA 6 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a Wonderful stay We spent 2 nights at Neil Gwyn Cottage at Orton Hall. It's a lovely quiet spot with beautiful grounds. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. We toured the Lake District during our days and enjoyed returning to the cottage to relax in the evenings. Looking forward to visiting again. Thank you Peter! ##### Jane H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra C. 3 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short break in Orton Easy, lovely location , as advertised and would book again. ##### Sandra C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin B. 21 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property, clean, comfortable and well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay. The whole process was well managed and our experience was outstanding. We would highly recommend this place to anyone. ##### Colin B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivan A. 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property in beautiful setting. Really enjoyed our stay. Met all our needs. ##### Ivan A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas B. 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Orton Hall Saubere und gemütliche Unterkunft in einem für die Gegend typischen kleinen Örtchen. Ausstattung detailverliebt und perfekt - wir haben nichts vermisst! Die Wandergebiete ins Lake District waren mit dem Auto gut erreichbar. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen und erholsamen Urlaub! ##### Andreas B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry S. 20 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Everything we could of hoped for, absolutely idyllic, home from home but in complete serenity. Can’t wait to go back I could live there forever. ##### Kerry S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naima S. 3 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A relaxing stay Our second time staying here. Very pleased with the cottage. Will come again. No complaints whatsoever. Only compliments. ##### Naima S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naima S. 31 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply fabulous We are a family of four. Had a three night stay but wish we could have stayed longer. The property was very clean and well equipped. The hall with the piano was a cherry on the top as we all play and had a fantastic evening playing chess, billiards and the piano. ##### Naima S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Glennis C. 12 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and relaxing Excellent value for money. It provided what we needed for a comfortable relaxing base from which to walk the lovely surrounding countryside or visit NT houses. The rooms were spotless but perhaps in need of updating and there is no WiFi. but everything else you needed provided with clear instructions. Walking distance to a village shop and its setting in lovely grounds were a bonus. We hope to visit again in spring ##### Glennis C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret P. 10 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Details to change. The property is not clearly identified on arrival, it needs a sign with the name on it at the door. The key is very difficult to operate, I had to find a neighbour twice to get in! The instructions for hot water should be available inside, as the internet doesn't work for consulting on a phone. Frustrating details but the cottage itself is very homely. ##### Margaret P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. 9 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A good base for reaching the lakes The property was a in a really good, quiet location set in gorgeous grounds. It’s an easy walking distance to a good pub, cafe, shop and chocolate factory. Within easy driving distance to so many beautiful places. The bedrooms and living room were a good size. The kitchen was small but as we were only using it to prepare breakfast it was adequate. The lack of WiFi was a plus point for us. A break from technology was welcome. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### P G. 5 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful location Very peaceful and restful setting. Beautiful village.easy access to m6.the george hotel handy for evening meals in orton. ##### P G. 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