Guests say
Chapel Mouse Cottage in Cockermouth receives high praise for its excellent location, comfort, and welcoming touches. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities, the cosiness of the cottage, and the thoughtful welcome packs. While one review mentions the need for redecoration and a deep clean, the majority highlight the cleanliness and the homely feel of the property.
Most guests found the cottage clean and inviting, with fresh towels and a warm atmosphere. One review did suggest the need for a deep clean, particularly the shower, slightly impacting the overall perception of cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for being central, quiet, and within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, and local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring Cockermouth and the surrounding areas.
Guests describe the beds and bedding as lovely and comfortable, and the cottage itself as cosy and welcoming, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, steep stairs were a concern for one reviewer.
The cottage is well-furnished with all required amenities, and guests enjoyed the great shower. However, there are mentions of the property looking tired and needing redecoration, indicating room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
Several reviews mention welcome packs and gifts, which add a thoughtful touch to the stay. However, it should be noted that such extras, while appreciated, may not be guaranteed for every visit.
About this property
Enjoy all the comforts of home in this delightful converted Chapel.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Rear courtyard with sitting-out-area and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Chapel Mouse Cottage is a beautiful conversion of an old chapel set in a quiet street in the popular market town of Cockermouth. Beautifully converted in 2021 the quality finish and decoration is evident as soon as you walk through the door of Chapel Mouse Cottage. Downstairs there is a modern, newly fitted kitchen and open plan living/dining. Upstairs there are two bedrooms The twin room has images of a "Setmurthy Herdwick" and the double a "Rannerdale Herdwick" both painted by a local Maryport artist with some of the original beams from its days as a chapel and a shower room with walk-in shower. The popular Cumbrian town of Cockermouth, birthplace of William Wordsworth, is just a short walk away from Chapel Mouse Cottage. 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. Whilst staying at Chapel Mouse Cottage if your passion is fishing, take advantage of the fishing rights on the River Derwent that are owned by the family. 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. Beach 12 miles.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Scale Force waterfall
- Buttermere Lake
- Lodore Falls
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (16)
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Ann Kirkby
Stairs very steep. Shower needs deep clean. Needs redecorating throughout looks very tired.
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Arthur Baird
Second time at this address. Loved it the first time, just as good the second. Nice and quiet even though quite central. Beds and bedding lovely and comfortable. Towels all fresh. Wouldn't downgrade it for anything. Hopefully it will be free for our next cockermouth visit.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in excellent location. Cockermouth is a beautiful small town, easily walkable from the cottage with some excellent restaurants and cafe's, Wordsworth's house (National Trust) and a hardware museum (free at back of a fantastic traditional hardware shop). It is not touristy. Short drives to Maryport (Roman museum and historic port) and Whitehaven (Museum and historic port) and some large deserted beaches.