With a stay at this cottage in Penrith, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre. .This cottage is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Lodore Falls and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Blencathra.
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
Ullswater - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
Derwentwater - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
Lodore Falls - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
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
Horse and Farrier Inn - 8 min drive
Living Space - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home 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).
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs allowed but we do charge a £15 cleaning fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Reviews
Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District 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.
9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 124 reviews
10 - Excellent
99
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 124 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 124 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Miriam M.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage !!!
Miriam M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
susanstravel32
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous views!!
Lovely cottage! Had most all amenities one could want. Absolutely breathtaking views! I know it's a pet property but only complaint would be the very wet dog smell. We don't have a dog. I think updated rugs in the cottage might make a huge difference. Was fortunate to see a red squirrel. Would not hesitate to come back.
susanstravel32
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Magdalena M.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Beautiful cottage with breathtaking views. Clean with all essentials. Lovely, big garden for the dogs. Great location and good contact with the owner!
Magdalena M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Philip C.
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
Lovely little cosy cottage, nice and quiet. Surrounded by trees and lovely views. Clean and tidy. A very small detail, but we could have done with a few more glassware. Only one small glass for drinking spirits or water.
Philip C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martine R.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a stunning quiet location, saw the red squirrel. Ideal base for exploring the lakes.
Martine R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
The cottage was just perfect for me and my dog as a base in the eastern Lakes. The views of Blencathra from the sitting room & garden were magnificent. The cottage has everything you could possibly need and we thorough enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning.
Michael B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caroline F.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful Haven
We loved this property. It was perfect for us plus our small dog. The outside space was lovely with it's enclosed garden and small wood beside. Views over to Blencathra were stunning and offered us an ideal spot to just chill out especially after some walking in the hills.Difficult to tear yourself away but will definitely return.
Caroline F.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
kerry k.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
This was our first stay in a cottage in troutbeck but will definitely be back .there is everything u need from oven , vac , washer , bed was comfortable and bathroom was beautiful. Great outdoor space which was secure , great for our two dogs to play safely. And the stunning mountains were a plus , pub just under 2 mile and a farm shop a few mile away .
kerry k.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Sharon E.
26 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking views
The location was stunning. The property was adequate but needs a little TLC. extractor in kitchen not connected to anything Patio door curtains filthy Squashed flies on glass inside property problems with access door lock, shower door leaks, sofa wobbles and a huge bug bear….. no wardrobe
Sharon E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Mick B.
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cottage.
Can’t fault the property or the location. Overall our stay was peaceful and relaxed. Ideal spot to base yourself for the Lake District. Dog friendly and access to a large field at the rear.
Mick B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin
The cabin is small but more than enough for 2 people. Never felt like it was a small property. Was very clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful views.
Kim H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cate W.
28 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful secluded Cottage
Really enjoyed a few nights away in a charming cottage, quite surrounded by stunning scenery. Very relaxing
Cate W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stella S.
22 Apr 2025
Calm and beautiful
A joy to stay somewhere so tranquil.
Stella S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jay L.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay in a beautiful location
We had a lovely time staying in the cottage and enjoyed exploring the local area. It was our 1st trip to the lake district and we would definitely return to the area, it's such a beautiful place.
Jay L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue L.
15 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This is our third stay in the cottage and now feels like home from home. We were initially a little disappointed on arrival as the patio doors were so dirty (from the nesting birds) we had to clean the them ourselves in order to see out. The cottage could also benefit from new pillows as they are very flat. Other than that had a very enjoyable visit made even better by seeing a red Squirrel in the garden on last day that and nice weather made the holiday for us.
Sue L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim D.
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kim D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane M.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend break
Excellent property with everything you need for a short break. Good location for Keswick and surrounding area.
Jane M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Ami B.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect accommodation for two
Stayed for a long weekend; perfect location and great amenities. We were luckily enough to see a red squirrel! The crows were a little annoying but very little you can do about that, they must have been nesting so we had our very own personal early alarm call! Would reccommend the cottage and would definitely go back if visiting the region again. Only thing to mention would be the mould that was starting to develop on the bathroom ceiling.
Ami B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Andrea S.
18 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a view!
Erika's cottage was clean, well equipped and in a quiet location. The view of Blencathra from the back of the cottage is beautiful and we loved seeing the red squirrels who were daily visitors. We didn't meet our hosts so can't comment on them but the emails via VRBO were adequate and we found our way in and around easily. The extra information about the area was very welcome. My only comment about our arrival is that the cottage was extremely cold and it took a while for it to warm up. The heating seemed to be set at 10 degrees and it was a cold day - otherwise all was great.
Andrea S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wayne R., England
16 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Very good, nice & quiet
Wayne R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate B.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Erika's cottage
Ideal cottage for 2. Very warm (we had a winter break) and cosy. Red squirrels in the copse next door and a fabulous view of Blencathra. Dog friendly with a fully enclosed garden. We will be back.
Kate B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexander H.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant little cottage.
Small but perfectly formed. Lovely location and space of stay will likely book again. Only gripe was the mattress was not particularly brilliant but otherwise the cottage was perfect for us. I’d recommend to couples or small families anytime.
Alexander H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven m.
24 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay
Great cottage fantastic view Great to chill out in also nice and clean bed comfy shower perfect would recommend to family and friends will return again thankyou for a great stay
Steven m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
PETER N.
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Views to die for
Beautiful little cottage the views are amazing, wildlife all over and very quiet place to chill