Dog friendly Thomas Cottage, Penrith, Cumbria - Sleeps 4

This charming, stone-built Lakeland cottage sits in a peaceful location within the tiny hamlet of Hartsop with its working sheep farms, right in the heart of the Lake District. The cottage has been lovingly refurbished in a totally original farm cottage style with original lime plaster walls, ancient floors and lots of reclaimed furnishings dating back to the 17th century, yet providing a comfortable and cosy home with 21st century touches.

Enter the property and wander into the open-plan reclaimed farmhouse kitchen to find all the essential appliances and cooking utensils to whip up a sumptuous feast, with a large pine table for all to gather at mealtimes. The sitting area with its simple yet stylish interior is where you can end each evening amongst the warmth of the woodburning stove in front of the television.

Move upstairs with a refreshing beverage in hand and enjoy a rejuvenating soak in the bath, before choosing one of the two bedrooms to rest your head. The property boasts both a zip/link super-king-size bedroom which can be arranged as a twin on request, and a king-size bedroom, with both rooms benefitting from fine decoration with original wooden flooring and beautiful kelim rugs.

Spend a moment in the morning sun in the garden with a coffee or even dine alfresco in the evening, with scenic valley views to be admired all day. A few paces from the front gate, past the neighbour’s working sheep farm adjacent to the house, there is abundance of walking routes towards High Street, Fairfield and St Sunday Crag.

The village of Brotherswater is a mile away and has a traditional inn and a local shop for picking up any essentials, or you can head into Patterdale for a greater choice of shops. A Lake District holiday wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Lake Windermere where you can enjoy circular voyages around the water before stopping off at Ambleside for a spot of lunch or to browse the many independent shops on offer.

The ever-popular towns of Bowness and Windermere are also within easy reach, offering something for everybody to enjoy. Boasting plenty of personality and comfort, you will want to return to Thomas Cottage each year.

Thomas Cottage, Penrith - Property Amenities

Central heating with woodburning stove. Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview and DVD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off-road parking for two cars. Garden with table and chairs to the side of the cottage across the drive way. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Please note that Thomas Cottage is an old property and so there are uneven surfaces and steps both inside and outside, so please take care.

About the Penrith area

The bustling market town of Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, enjoys a central position between the Lake District and North Pennines and is ideally placed for taking in all that the region has to offer. Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops, the sandstone buildings of Penrith hide intriguing yards, lanes and alleyways, with a myriad of attractive cottages, gardens and little shops.

With a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment, Penrith also offers a museum, and Millennium Trails round the historic city streets. Within easy reach of the town is Rheged – an innovative visitor centre with shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a giant cinema screen showing educational and informative films.

Brougham Castle (The Windsor of the North), Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England) and the historic city of Carlisle are all a short drive away, as is the stunning scenery of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.