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Poppy Cottage, Cosy 19th Centry traditional cottage, 5 miles from Bassenthwaite

Family-friendly cottage in Wigton

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The 1st garden
The Lounge
Main Bedroom
Single Bedroom
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake District Wildlife Park
  • Place, Derwentwater
  • Place, Lodore Falls
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Poppy Cottage, Cosy 19th Centry traditional cottage, 5 miles from Bassenthwaite

Located in the small village of Bothel on the northern edge of the Lake District National Park, this 2 bedroomed character cottage is comfortably appointed throughout to provide relaxing accommodation. This Lake District cottage is perfect for couples or small families to enjoy time together in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The cottage has a fantastic multi fuelled stove set in an Inglenook fireplace. Comfortable seating in the lounge with TV/DVD/WiFi and CD player. There is a fully fitted kitchen with dining area, cooker and hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher. A further chest freezer is located in the utility building which also has a washing machine and tumble drier. This building can also be used for the secure storing of bikes.

The spacious bathroom provides a bath and separate shower cubicle.

The cottage has one double bed room and one single bedroom.

We provide all bed linen, towels, tea towels, oven gloves, an initial supply of logs and coal for stove, dishwasher tablets and hand wash. All electric, gas and WFI are included in the price.

Outside the cottage there are two enclosed gardens both laid to lawn with flowerbeds and several seating/dining areas and a comfortable summer house to make the most of the wonderful out door space.

Poppy Cottage is PET FRIENDLY.

There is a local pub within 250m of the cottage which serves food throughout the day and also has a shop on site.

The vibrant Lakeland town of Keswick is less than 12 miles away and offers a host of shops, restaurants and public houses. Cockermouth is located 7 miles from the cottage and is a really quaint town offering a host of shops and restaurants. Gretna is a 40 min drive away with Outlet shopping.

We have a 4* rating on Visit England
Poppy Cottage is rated Excellent with 16 reviews on Tripadvisor.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We welcome pets at Poppy Cottage
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Hello, If you have pets they must not be allowed onto furniture or beds; and must not be left unattended. Upon departure we expect you to empty the fridge, dishwasher and all internal bins. Also please hoover / sweep the floors and if you move furniture then please replace it as you found it.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wigton

Located in Wigton, this cottage is in a rural area. Isel Hall and Wordsworth House and Garden are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dubwath Silver Meadows and Solway Coast. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake District Wildlife Park and Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Bothel, ENG

What's nearby

  • Bassenthwaite Lake - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Derwentwater - 19 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 19 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Lodore Falls - 24 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Aspatria Station - 12 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Greyhound Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Snooty Fox - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Letters Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lakes Distillery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mae’s Tea Rooms & Gallery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Poppy Cottage, Cosy 19th Centry traditional cottage, 5 miles from Bassenthwaite pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Poppy Cottage, Cosy 19th Centry traditional cottage, 5 miles from Bassenthwaite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Poppy Cottage, Cosy 19th Centry traditional cottage, 5 miles from Bassenthwaite?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Poppy Cottage, Cosy 19th Centry traditional cottage, 5 miles from Bassenthwaite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Poppy Cottage, Cosy 19th Centry traditional cottage, 5 miles from Bassenthwaite located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Brayton Park Golf Club, Lake District Wildlife Park, and Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground. All Saints' Church and Isel Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mark Lewis

Host profile image
I've sold this cottage now so it can no longer be rented out!!!
Its impossible to remove my listing via the owner website so I thought I would tell you here!
DONT BOOK THIS COTTAGE!!!
There is no way for owners to contact vrbo - not even an email address or phone number that is actually answered!!! too big a company.
Mark on 05.02.2021

Why they chose this property

Loads of character and a peaceful location but not far from all the attractions of the Lake District, Keswick, Cockermouth, The Solway Coast and Scotland - Gretna is a 40 min drive away.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful; it's got lovely gardens to relax in.

Languages:

English