Title: A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=87693043&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater. Cottage in Penrith with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater. ![Fireplace - A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater. (Stainton, near Penrith)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87700000/87693100/87693043/5293058a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater. 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(Stainton, near Penrith)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87700000/87693100/87693043/bdfb18f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Stainton, Smithy Cottage offers a charming retreat with a woodburner in the inglenook fireplace and Smart TV. Unwind in the enclosed garden with sitting-out area or explore nearby Ullswater and Pooley Bridge, just a short walk away. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater. A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater. Stainton has a fantastic pub and is easily accessible from the M6 and is perfect for exploring the Lake District and Eden Valley.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed front garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: Split level landing area, care to be taken please.. Smithy Cottage dating back to the 1700’s, is a sympathetically refurbished, well appointed cottage with a wood burner in the inglenook fireplace, located conveniently in the old part of Stainton close to the village green. The property is a couple of minutes walk from the popular village pub and provides a comfortable base to explore the Northern Lake District and Eden Valley. With Ullswater and Pooley Bridge just a few miles away from the doorstep you could enjoy one of the many walks, water sports and leisurely steamers. Alternatively a short drive takes you to the popular market town of Keswick. There are many walking and cycling trails within the Lake District National Park and numerous places of interest, including Beatrix Potter’s house, Hill Top, Dove Cottage, Go Ape at Grizedale Forest and the Lakeland Motor Museum. The market town of Penrith is only 10 minutes drive away, where there are a variety of shops, restaurants, supermarkets and pubs. The Rheged Discovery Centre is also within walking distance of the property. Free WiFi Suitable for up to 2 pets ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing - Horseback riding nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121830000/121820200/121820122/9614bb78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quince Cottage - 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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 su-UK40909-UK40909 ## 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%7C54.64433%2C-2.80008&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XG5bribOdeJd518LFA4L6PYLuNk=) Stainton, near Penrith #### What's nearby - Dalemain Country Park \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Dalemain \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Rheged \- 2 min drive \- 2.3 km - Ullswater \- 8 min drive \- 7.5 km - Lake Windermere \- 39 min drive \- 45.2 km #### Getting around - Penrith Station - 8 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Arturo Lounge - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Dog Beck - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dockray Hall - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Rooster - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater.? ### What time is check-out at A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater.? ### Where is A cosy character 18th century cottage with enclosed garden close to Ullswater. located? ## Have a question? 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