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Bluebell Cottage - Yanwath

Yanwath, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Lovingly restored 18th-century cottage perfect for families and couples alike
  • Charming interior, sunroom and mature garden provides pretty spaces to relax
  • Situated just outside Penrith close to the Lake District National Park and the Pennines
Property code: SZ085

With little villages, bustling towns, beautiful picnic spots and miles of countryside to explore, there is something for everyone here. The head of Ullswater is 4 miles away and one of the most beautiful of the Lakes, with lovely, secluded beaches perfect for picnics or perhaps hire a kayak or rowing boat for a day on the water. Children will love the Lost Castle adventure playpark at the ruined Lowther Castle, 2.5 miles away. Urbanites will find a good mixture of high street and independent shops, as well as cafes, little pubs and restaurants 3 miles away in Penrith. Thrill seekers will find a world of opportunities in the Lake District's adventure capital Keswick, less than 20 miles away. With an extensive selection of outdoor activity companies based around here, find ghyll scrambling, mountain biking, indoor climbing, various water sports, and miles of walking in the fells.

Sympathetically restored to retain many of its original features, a neutral palette is complimented with cosy furnishings to create a welcoming home from home. Step into the large entrance hallway, which also has double doors to the back patio, and discard muddy boots in the utility room, where there is a washing machine, freezer, and cloakroom with WC. The light and spacious kitchen has an electric fan oven, ceramic hobs, microwave, under-counter fridge and dishwasher, and leads on to the lovely dining room, where a dining table seats six in front of a decorative fireplace. The delightful sunroom has two comfy armchairs overlooking the mature gardens and benefits from the evening sun, the perfect place to enjoy a good book and a glass of wine. In the evening, snuggle down on plush, leather sofas in front of the open fire in the living room, ending the day with a movie. Upstairs, the light and airy bathroom has a shower over the bath, whilst both bedrooms are elegantly decorated in subtle colours. The king-size bedroom has views over the garden, whilst the twin room can be made into a super-king-size on request.

Outside, the enclosed garden is busy with lawn, shrubs and trees and has been thoughtfully planted to offer year-round colour. Perfect for soaking up the views of mighty Blencathra in the distance, start your morning with a coffee in the courtyard, enjoying the comings and goings of the birdlife that often visits the garden. There is parking for two cars on the gravel driveway.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin (can be made into a super-king-size on request)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 ground floor WC
  • Electric oven with ceramic hob, microwave, under-counter fridge and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and freezer
  • Open fire (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV
  • Towels not provided
  • Enclosed, mature garden with a lawn and courtyard
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Pub within 1 mile, shop and restaurant 3 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Moira, 12th October 2024

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Lovely cosy but spacious cottage, very well equipped, location suited us perfectly for the Northern Lakes, would highly recommend.

Reviewed by John, 20th September 2024

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Quiet, comfortable, warm, well-equipped and ideally positione for the northern lakes, the north Pennines and the thriving town of Penrith. We will book again.

Reviewed by Sara, 30th August 2024

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Beautiful stay as normal. Xx

Reviewed by Gavin, 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Margot, 12th July 2024

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Lovely, clean cottage and very spacious. Everyone in my party had a good time in Yanwath and surrounding stunning lakes and moors. It was great to be able to come back to a cottage with warm running water. Oh and get up early one morning and sit in the conservatory so you an enjoy the rabbits!

Reviewed by Joanne, 28th June 2024

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Reviewed by Victoria, 21st June 2024

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A superb modern country cottage, cosy and comfortable, practical and pretty, in a lovely rural setting. We regretted that there are no really nice walks straight from the cottage... but it is within driving-distance of so many lovely spots for swims and hikes. Penrith close by has all necessary shops and conveniences. There's a good bus service froRead morem Penrith to Windermere with a stop 100m from the cottage. We felt that the owner cared about the cottage and guests' comfort. We felt welcome. Hide

Reviewed by Brian, 17th May 2024

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A return visit to this comfortable cottage which didn't disappoint . Thoroughly enjoyed our stay even with mixed weather. Would recommend this cottage.

Reviewed by Claudia, 12th April 2024

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An absolutely beautiful cottage set in tranquil surroundings. Perfect place to get away from it all. The only sound is the birds and sheep. Easy access to The Lakes by car (buses were available, but we didn't use them). The beds were super comfortable, we lit the fire every evening and thoroughly enjoyed our cozy cottage. Any small issues we had thRead moree bookings agency sorted it out quickly. The well maintained garden would be another lovely place to relax in and enjoy a glass of wine in the summer. Hide

Reviewed by Anne, 15th March 2024

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We enjoyed our stay-wonderful peaceful, comfortable cosy cottage-(worth noting it has a number of low doorways so tall people need to duck!) The location was perfect for exploring the area-car essential. Well equipped, comfortable beds. It was lovely to look out on fields of sheep and daffodils. -especially from the sun room. We have booked a returRead moren for later in the year. Hide

Reviewed by Philip, 1st March 2024

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The cottage was lovely and clean. Located in a good position.

Reviewed by Sara, 1st December 2023

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Reviewed by Irena, 24th November 2023

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We were pleased to see how spacious the cottage was. The central heating was sufficient in the freezing weather though we had to buy wood for the fire in the living room. The kitchen and utility room were very well equipped and games and books were available in a cupboard. The beds were very comfortable . It was in nice quiet countryside with easy Read moreaccess to the Rheged centre and lakes. The glass faced seating area overlooking the garden would be nice in warmer weather. Hide

Reviewed by Richard, 18th August 2023

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Just great

Reviewed by Joanna, 28th July 2023

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Bluebell cottage is a really lovely place to stay. Well equipped, spotlessly clean, comfortable beds & wifi. What more do you need? Highly recommended & great value for money. Had such a lovely week, thank you.

Reviewed by June, 21st July 2023

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Lovely cottage in a great location for exploring the northern Lakes. It was very well equipped and lovely and comfortable. The garden was super lovely and we particularly liked sitting in the front sun porch relaxing and taking in the view.

Reviewed by Frank, 9th June 2023

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Confortable and good value for money. Convenient for Ullswater, Penrith and the Eden Valley.

Reviewed by Elaine, 21st April 2023

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Very clean cottage. Very peaceful location. Lovely large garden full of spring bulbs.l Great sun lounge with views over the garden and beyond. Two lovely bedrooms and bedroom. Great to have large utility room and downstairs loo. We tend to self cater rather than eat out so one or two more casserole dishes/ roasting tins would have been very useful.Read more Great central heating throughout plus cosy fire. Owner's father was extremely helpful when we had a problem with the oven - so a big thank to him. Hide

Reviewed by Giuseppe, 10th April 2023

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We were very impressed with our stay at Bluebell Cottage, the owners have thought of everything you may need for a comfortable and relaxing holiday let. Ideally situated close to Penrith and Ullswater, we easily ranked this in our top 5 holiday rentals, would absolutely recommend to any families or friends looking for a getaway in the lakes.

Reviewed by Bernadette, 18th March 2023

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The cottage is wonderful. You immediatly feel at home and relaxed. I will be looking to stay again . Thank you

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