Title: Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District 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 # Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District Cottage in Penrith with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71604700/71604647/32de4c8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71604700/71604647/477f8c6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71604700/71604647/e92e53d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71604700/71604647/99d67546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71604700/71604647/7c907162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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. ### Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District Stay at Erika's Cottage in a great location in the Lake District National Park with fantastic views of Blencathra, and the Mungrisedale Fells and the Dodds and Helvellyn Range to the south. This characterful one-bedroom cottage sits next to a private woodland where you may catch sight of the resident red squirrels and enjoy watching the other wildlife such as pheasants, birds of prey, woodpecker and stoats. The cosy living room has wifi, 4K Ultra HD Smart TV and Nest Thermostat so that you can control your cottage temperature. Erika's Cottage sits in a fantastic position to explore the Lake District with Ullswater only 6 miles away with its lakeside villages of Pooley Bridge and Glenridding; Keswick and Derwentwater are only 12 minutes drive away, and there is easy access to the rest of the Lake District. There are plenty of welcoming pubs in the area and the nearest the Troutbeck Inn is just 1 mile away in Troutbeck Village; there is also a great farm shop 3 miles away on the A66. The cottage is for a maximum of 2 people and well-behaved dogs are very welcome (small pet fee). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77170000/77161900/77161834/6bb2e54b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A homely lodge in a tranquil setting with lake view Bassenthwaite - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available - Laundry 9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=77161834&PinnedHotelID=77161834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36350000/36349100/36349083/58841582.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw. 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## 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%7C54.62917%2C-2.98124&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3ac5xGoe7SlQvOptEne_E5RmL24=) Troutbeck, England #### What's nearby - Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles - Castlerigg Stone Circle - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles - Ullswater - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles - Derwentwater - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles - Lodore Falls - 20 min drive - 12.2 miles #### Getting around - Penrith Station - 14 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Boot & Shoe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬14 min drive - ‪Ullswater Inn - ‬13 min drive - ‪Living Space - ‬12 min drive - ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District located? > Situated in Penrith, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rookin House Activity Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blencathra and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum. Gowbarrow Fall and Aira Force are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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