Title: This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice. Enjoy easy access to fishing spots along River Derwent and discover hidden gems within walking distance. ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35262500/35262490/21003d72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35262500/35262490/d36defd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35262500/35262490/6fe5c259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35262500/35262490/16bd3f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35262500/35262490/e985a422.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ghillie Cottage, a beautifully converted chapel in the heart of Cockermouth, offers an ideal retreat. With its modern kitchen, spiral staircase and tasteful decor throughout this cottage has been lovingly restored to provide the perfect base for your Cumbrian adventure. Explore nearby attractions like Wordsworth House or take advantage of fishing on the River Derwent by arrangement. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice. This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice. Cockermouth town centre is an easy stroll and fishing is available on the River Derwent by arrangement.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: 47" Freeview TV, Electric Fire Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, TV Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. . Enclosed yard with garden furniture (shared with other apartments on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Ghillie Cottage is tucked away in a private courtyard, set back from the main street and makes a great choice for your next Cumbrian adventure. Once an old chapel and now converted into six apartments, Ghillie Cottage has been renovated and refurbished for 2018. The good quality finish and thoughtful decoration is evident as soon as you walk in. Downstairs you have an open plan living/dining room leading to a brand new fitted kitchen for preparing that perfect meal. A lovely spiral staircase, a real feature of the property, leads you to two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The property sleeps up to four adults in a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, both of which have a TV and plenty of character. The property is aptly named Ghillie’s Cottage due to its links to the fishing rights on the River Derwent that are owned by the family. A ghillie being a person who acts as an attendant to someone on a hunting expedition, or in this case, a fishing trip. The River Derwent is a highly sought after river amongst anglers providing rich pickings of salmon and trout. As long as you have a National Rod Licence you may fish on the family’s beat. Details of the location and costs are available on request. The popular Cumbrian town of Cockermouth, birthplace of William Wordsworth, is just a short walk away. In fact, the National Trust Wordsworth House is just a few minutes walk. Your nearest supermarket and a couple of pubs serving great food and local cask ales are also a few minutes walk away. The main town centre is also easily reached on foot. Cockermouth is a thriving market town full of hidden surprises at every turn. It boasts a great selection of pubs, quaint restaurants, micro-breweries, local craft shops, independent coffee houses, delicatessens, speciality shops and of course, well known retailers and branded stores too. If you like culture, Kirkgate Arts shows movies, arts and drama. Fancy a swim? The leisure centre is also nearby as well as local cycle hire. You’ll also find the famous Jennings Brewery nestled beneath the castle walls where the River Derwent and River Cocker meet. Cockermouth is on the border of the Lake District National Park, so whether you like the rugged adventure of the mountains or the serenity of the seaside, you’ve got the best of both worlds. You’re also within easy reach of some glorious lakes. Take a 5 mile drive to Bassenthwaite Lake at the foot of the Skiddaw range for fantastic walks, woodland, wildlife and watersports. You’ll also find the Lakes Distillery offering tasting tours as well as the Lake District Wildlife Park just 6 miles away. The popular town of Keswick is 14 miles away and can be reached in about 20 minutes. For walkers and cyclists, you’ll love the route through Whinlatter Forest Park, or continue down the valley to Buttermere which boasts stunning panoramic scenery. If you’re not into fishing, you’ll love Ghillie Cottage. If you are into fishing, life doesn’t get much better than this! Beach 9½ miles. Shop 175 yards, pub and restaurant ¼ mile. Free WiFi ## 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 ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101820000/101817400/101817307/8cb1df02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio No5, Cockermouth, The Lakes Cockermouth - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.0 Very good 3 reviews CA $117 CA $182 total includes taxes & fees Oct 5 - Oct 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=101817307&PinnedHotelID=101817307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92870200/92870118/0383d210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Robinson’s Cottage in Cockermouth quiet and central Cockermouth - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=92870118&PinnedHotelID=92870118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92478400/92478391/6d7c1e86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside apartment with private balcony and direct views over the river. 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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-UK1332-UK1332 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Cockermouth Cockermouth 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Cockermouth Private vacation home ## 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%7C54.66277%2C-3.37028&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=juseQTJ_B24kXTbNIDN1j7eZWDk=) Cockermouth #### What's nearby - Wordsworth House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - Jennings Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Bassenthwaite Lake - 11 min drive - 13.2 km - Lake District Wildlife Park - 20 min drive - 15.2 km - Buttermere Lake - 23 min drive - 21.0 km #### Getting around - Maryport Station - 11 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Cock and Bull - ‬7 min walk - ‪Seths Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Bitter End - ‬12 min walk - ‪Tilia - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Bush - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice.? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice.? > Check-out is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice. located? > Situated in Cockermouth, this cottage is steps from Wordsworth House and Garden and Wordsworth House. Jennings Brewery and Castlegate House Gallery are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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