Guests say
Pennys Cottage in Troutbeck is praised for its stunning views, cosy atmosphere, and excellent location for walks and exploring the Lake District. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches, though some mention cleanliness issues and maintenance needs.
While many guests found the cottage to be comfortable and well-equipped, there were several mentions of cleanliness issues such as dust, dog hair, and cobwebs. Some noted a decline in cleanliness compared to previous stays, affecting the score.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful surroundings, tranquillity, and proximity to local pubs and walks. The stunning views and easy access to Lake District attractions contribute to a high score.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the beds and the cosy feel of the cottage. However, some concerns about dampness in the downstairs bedroom and the size of the property for larger groups slightly lower the score.
The cottage is well-equipped with a woodburner, Nespresso machine, and utility area. However, some guests reported issues with appliances and a lack of emergency amenities during power outages, suggesting room for improvement in maintenance.
Many guests felt the cottage offered thoughtful touches, including welcome gifts and attention to detail that enhanced their stay. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, this is reflected in the score.
About this property
Set in the picturesque Troutbeck Valley in walking distance to two fantastic Lakeland pubs.
Pennys Cottage is a romantic 17th Century cottage offering comfortable accommodation and beautiful views.
Step through a white wooden picket fence and pastel door into an open plan lounge with welcoming log burner and cosy furnishings. A delightful balcony offers additional living space for a morning coffee or evening drink as the sun goes down. The kitchen is modern and complemented by a spacious dining table for relaxing meals. The lower ground floor double bedroom is cosy and comfortable. Downstairs a second super king bedroom and there is a shower room with large walk-in shower. A convenient utility room and sheltered outdoor area provides ample space for outdoor gear.
Outside guests can relax on a furnished patio and terraced garden, which leads to a bridleway behind. Private parking is provided.
Nestled between Windermere and Ambleside, Troutbeck Valley is a peaceful region and a favourite with walkers and nature lovers. Pennys Cottage is in walking distance to two of the finest pubs in the Lake District – the Mortal Man Inn and the Queen’s Head. For a spectacular day trip, take the short but dramatic drive over Kirkstone Pass to pretty Ullswater and hire a boat to sail on this beautiful lake. Rainy days can be spent exploring the abundance of shops, cafes and attractions in nearby Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere.
Pennys Cottage is the perfect property for a relaxing retreat with truly breathtaking views across this beautiful region.
The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Many of these buildings date back to the 17th Century with features such as mullioned windows and heavy cylindrical chimneys and the northern end boasts its own 17th century inn. Close by, the bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including the lakeside ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The ‘Windermere Steamboat Museum’ displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Troutbeck is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x lower ground floor super king.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove, TV and balcony.
Utility room.
Please be advised that this property is not suitable for very young children due to the stone steps the property which may be slippery.
Woodburning stove (wood not supplied).
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi.
Private parking for 1 small car, additional first come basis parking close by.
Patio with furniture.
Garden.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub are a few miles away
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
Reviews (71)
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Margaret
Excellent facilities, beautiful high quality fixtures and fittings. Really comfortable with stunning view. NOTICE FOR CLEANERS. No need to publish! On leaving I asked the cleaner to leave the 1â ash in log burner but he said people like it to be cleared. (As it was when we arrived) The logs burn better on a bed of ash so the cleaners may need to be instructed.
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Lesley
This was our second stay here. Layout & location are superb. It is well kitted out with everything we needed. The main oven causes the electric to trip. We had to stop using it. Also, itâs worth mentioning that the smoke alarm goes off if bathroom door is left open & steam from shower gets out.. scared us to death!
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Vicky
The cottage was well thought out and the owners have done an amazing job renovating it. It had everything we could need for a perfect holiday. In fact, we both said we would love to live in something like this georgous cottage. We booked for Christmas week and found the property to be very warm and cosy with just the radiators on however, the log burner provides that extra bit of warmth after a long day hiking, and the view were just breathtaking. One of the best properties we've stayed in. Unfortunately, the listing does not do this place justice. Firstly, bedding, towels, toilet roll, washing up liquid, tea towels, dish cloths, oven gloves, dishwasher tablets, cleaning spray, and kitchen towel were all provided. There is also a hair dryer. Please note that washing machine detergent is not provided. All these things are kindly provided by the owner and would save a lot of space in the car. We tried to contact Sykes prior to leaving and got no reply, so thought it would be useful to note them here for other guests, ideally, the listing would be updated to show these items. There was the smallest amount of mould present in the downstairs bedroom, nothing really worth worrying about and the owners have provided a dehumidifier to help resolve the issue. Unfortunately, we did experience a localised powercut on Xmas eve from 9.30am through to 4pm which meant we couldn't use any facilities and we had no heating as all of the radiators are electric in the property. We called Sykes to confirm the procedure/process just in case it didn't get fixed in time for Christmas day. They weren't very reassuring and offered no advice except to look at a link which advised people of the issue. I've worked for holiday lets previously and thought that they didn't provide great customer service in this circumstance. From previous experience, I would have thought the offer of an emergency heating source would have been suggested (especially when all the heating is electric and no logs are provided) or perhaps an offer of a gesture of goodwill like eating out vouchers, discounts on their next stay etc. We ended up staying out for the whole day and it was luckily fixed by 4.30pm. We stocked up on logs just incase. We understand these things happen and its not the fault of anyone however, it is times like these when customer service is noticeable. I guess it highlighted to us just how corporate Skyes are. Overall, we loved our stay at Penny's Cottage and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to everyone. The owners have thought of everything and we honestly would return again in a heart beat.