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Dalton Cottage

Cockermouth (3mls W), Lake District
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Cosy up beside the wood burner after exploring the walking and cycling routes nearby
  • Pretty cottage in a quiet village location, only 3 miles from the historic market town of Cockermouth
  • Explore the nearby lakes and fells including Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere
Property code: 85288

The cottage has been restored with lots of original features, and offers the perfect romantic retreat and base to explore The Lakes and coast.

Eaglesfield was the birthplace of scientist John Dalton, and it sits on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The market town of Cockermouth is less than 3 miles away, where you will find a good selection of  pubs, independent shops and restaurants, you will also find William Wordsworth's home here. The coastal town of St Bees has great sandy beaches and is great for a walk with your canine companion. Visit the local distillery or brewery where you can book tasting sessions and tours, or if you fancy something more adventurous why not try wild swimming, with plenty of lakes in the area to choose from including Bassenthwaite, Loweswater and Crummock Water. The area has some excellent country pubs serving good food and local beer, it is the perfect base to enjoy some time away from reality.

This pretty cottage has been lovingly restored, combining original features alongside modern comforts. As you walk through the front door you will find a compact porch, which leads you into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The pretty country-style kitchen is compact but well designed and has everything you will need to rustle up breakfast in bed or a romantic meal. There is a gas oven and hob, microwave, slimline dishwasher, fridge, mini freezer and washer/dryer. There is a lovely farmhouse-style table between the kitchen and lounge for you to catch up over a coffee and make plans for your stay. The lounge is down a small step from the kitchen/dining area and has comfy seating, cosy wood burner and Smart TV. As you head upstairs to the first floor, you will find handy pantry-style shelves. The first floor is accessed via a traditional steep and narrow cottage staircase and features low, sloping ceilings. There are two double bedrooms, with a step up to the main bedroom - both have been styled and are in keeping with the age of the house with feature beams and wooden floors. The bathroom is stylish with a shower over freestanding claw foot bath and WC.

There is a pretty, private garden accessed via steps just opposite the cottage with views over the fells and village. It is a lovely spot to sit out on a summer's evening, read a good book, enjoy a glass of wine and watch the world go by. There is private parking for one small car to the front of the property or alternatively roadside parking directly in front of the cottage.

  • 2 bedrooms – 2 doubles
  • 1 bathroom with shower over freestanding clawfoot bath and WC
  • Gas oven and hob, slimline dishwasher, fridge, mini freezer, microwave and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker in the lounge
  • Wood burner (logs included)
  • Off-road parking for 1 small car and 1 roadside space available
  • Lockable garden shed available for storage of 2 bikes
  • Private garden with seating opposite the property
  • Pubs 1.5 miles, restaurants and shops 3 miles away
  • Super-fast broadband
  • Mobile phone signal can be intermittent
  • This property is unable to provide Electric Vehicle charging. However, there is a public charging point at the local village hall.
  • Please note this property cannot accept children under 8 years old or persons with limited mobility as the staircase is steep with a step from the main bedroom to the staircase 
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • 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.

Holly Popham

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

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan, 22nd November 2024

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The cottage is beautiful. Absolutely immaculate, and so cosy. There was everything there like home from home. And the gift basket left for us was a lovely touch, even something for our little pooch.

Reviewed by Kerstin, 8th November 2024

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The best cottage weve ever been to! Beautiful and comfortable and very well maintained.

Reviewed by Kerstin, 3rd November 2024

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This such a pretty and comfortable cottage I would stay here forever if I could. Everything you want or need is available.

Reviewed by Charlene, 6th October 2024

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Dalton Cottage is perfect! This was our first stay, and it wont be our last. The location is great for exploring the Lakes. The cottage was spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we needed. Its cosy, quiet and a lovely place to relax in after a day of hiking. The porch was fantastic for keeping wet coats and muddy boots from making a mess. TRead morehe bed was comfy, shower amazing and the kitchen was a pleasure to cook in. Theres a great selection of guide books and recommendations, too. Hide

Reviewed by Richard, 27th September 2024

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A lovely cottage, beautifully presented, warm and cosy, very peaceful and with very comfortable beds. It is in an ideal position for access to the north western fells and to the coast.

Reviewed by Ann, 20th September 2024

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A beautifully restored cottage in a charming village on the edge of the Lake district. Dalton Cottage was warm and comfortable, we didn't need the log burner. The cottage was very well equipped . There was a welcome basket for us and the dog! Other small touches made it very special; dish washer tablets, tea/coffee and milk and plenty of toilet rolRead morels! The beds were very comfortable. We know the area well and were visiting family in and around Cockermouth and it was a perfect location for this. Hide

Reviewed by Ralph, 15th September 2024

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A little island of tranquillity in a bustling world. We had a wonderful time in this perfectly thought out little home from home. Thank you for everything Melanie and Mike

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 30th August 2024

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This was our second stay in this delightful cottage. It is beautifully decorated with comfy sofas & beds along with a well-equipped kitchen. It has all you need, especially if the weather is terrible & you decide to hunker down out of the rain! Lovely walks nearby & a great base from which to explore the area.

Reviewed by Ariel, 19th August 2024

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It is a beautiful cottage in a stunning area.

Reviewed by Sharon, 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Colleen, 24th June 2024

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Dalton Cottage is a superb property to stay and I would fully recommend it to any potential guests. As a period property in a beautiful village it has been very tastefully refurbished by the owners and very well maintained throughout. I would like to thank the owners for a delightful week!

Reviewed by Brian, 13th May 2024

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Second visit to this delightful cottage and we enjoyed our time. We appreciated the generous welcome pack and hope to return for a longer visit. Would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Amanda, 19th April 2024

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This little cottage is so welcoming and full of character. Owners have managed to retain period features and to provide modern conveniences. Good location for exploring lakes. Not far from supermarkets, pubs and restaurants. Nice quiet village. First class welcome pack.

Reviewed by Kate, 29th March 2024

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Dalton Cottage is really a home from home. This was our second stay. It is always clean and welcoming. The village is lovely and quiet. Everything we need for a comfortable stay.

Reviewed by Toby, 22nd March 2024

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Lovely cottage in an ideal location

Reviewed by Matthew, 12th February 2024

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Simply perfect. The cottage is beautiful and well located. It was extremely clean, cosy, inviting and the food hamper added to the warm welcome. The owners couldn't have been nicer, and messaged me to make sure everything was OK. We would happily stay here again, and would thoroughly recommend to anyone who's looking for somewhere within easy reachRead more of the lakes. Hide

Reviewed by Richard, 29th December 2023

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Perfectly gorgeous. The hosts have thought of everything. All the equipment was lovely, mugs, pots/ pans, glass wear. The use of space was amazing. The beds were delicious. It was spotless and a lovely mix of comfort and cosy . We loved staying there and will be back as soon as we can.

Reviewed by Sara, 6th October 2023

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The cottage was perfect and the location is just so pretty and quiet.

Reviewed by Brian, 23rd September 2023

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A very nice renovated cottage ,very clean and comfortable.Its situated in a quiet village and near to the Western Lakes.We appreciated the welcome pack especially the wine.The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable week.We enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

Reviewed by Sharon, 26th August 2023

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This was our second fabulous visit to Dalton Cottage. It is beautifully presented, spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. It is in a quiet, peaceful village very close to many fabulous walks in the Lake District. The owners are extremely helpful and stay in touch to ensure everything is ok and they proRead morevided us with a lovely welcome pack for our arrival. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Zoe, 11th August 2023

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A beautifully renovated cottage, warm, very clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed and more! If you have a very small car you can park it on the small drive at the property. We had a big pick up so we parked in the village. Its no bother. A super cottage close to the western lakes, Cockermouth and the coast. Just lovely, cant rRead moreecommend enough! Hide

Reviewed by Ria, 4th August 2023

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What an amazing cottage, very clean, well equipped & comfortable. In a quiet village but so close to amenities and places of interest this to not detract from our holiday. Would highly recommend anyone staying at this beautiful little cottage

Reviewed by Jan, 7th July 2023

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It's a ten from me perfect... Quaint.. Everything we wished for....

Reviewed by Emma, 2nd June 2023

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We have totally loved our week at Melanies beautiful cottage! Spotlessly clean, really appreciated the welcome pack and the fact that there was everything there (tin foil, toilet roles for the week, washing tablets etc) and such consideration to small details (landing light, dog bags in the porch etc). The cottage garden is a lovely sun trap which Read moreour dog loved. Honestly cant fault it. Thank you so much Melanie - we cant wait to return! Hide

Reviewed by Diane, 12th May 2023

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A really lovely cottage. Comfortable sofas and beds. Beautiful garden. Very well equipped. Quiet but with friendly neighbours. No complaints at all.

Reviewed by Karen, 29th April 2023

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We loved staying at Dalton Cottage. Our children didn't want to leave! Very friendly and helpful owners. The cottage is spotless and has everything you need for a really comfortable stay. We definitely want to book again. Thank you so much.

Reviewed by Molly, 22nd April 2023

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Beautiful cottage, we loved our stay! Perfect location to explore the lakes. The cottage was so well equipped and the owners were very friendly and helpful. One of the best places we have stayed, will definitely book again.

Reviewed by Emma, 1st April 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a perfect location. Everything you could possibly need to feel at home and is a warm, cosy, beautifully laid out cottage. It was a delight to come home to it at the end of every day out. The village is lovely and peaceful and only a few minutes drive into the Lake District. One of our favourite cottages so far, and we will defiRead morenitely be back. Thank you to our wonderful hosts, and for such a gorgeous welcome basket on our arrival. Hide

Reviewed by Raquel, 24th March 2023

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Our second stay, and just as fabulous as the first time. The owners have thought of everything. The log burner was ready to light when we arrived and a large supply of wood kept us toastie throughout the week. Looking forward to our next visit.

Reviewed by Katie, 5th March 2023

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This is a beautiful cottage with everything you need included. We and our dog, absolutely loved our stay at the cottage, a real home away from home. The location was the quieter side of the lakes which was also perfect for us and we had some lovely, welcoming neighbours. Will definitely return - thank you for having us!

Reviewed by Nick, 15th February 2023

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Beautifully finished cosy and very comfortable cottage. Spent 3 nights with our two boys chilling in the lakes in this well equipped cottage. Its a short drive to Loweswater, Crummock, Buttermere and Bassenthwaite lakes, all beautiful and easy family walking. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Rachel, 29th December 2022

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Really loved our stay, super cosy and came fully equipped which was really helpful, lovely area and very comfy bed and sofa!

Reviewed by Helen, 22nd December 2022

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Dalton Cottage was a beautifully presented, very comfortable and warm property. A haven from the changeable elements in Cumbria. The west of Cumbria is a beautiful and quiet area of the Lake District with much to offer.

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