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A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.

Cottage with kitchen, near Ullswater

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Dining room | Lookin How, Dockray
Kitchen | Lookin How, Dockray
Quaint dining area | Lookin How, Dockray
Large hall | Lookin How, Dockray

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dockray
  • Place, Aira Force
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Gowbarrow Fall
    ‪28 min walk‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.

A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.. 2 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living room: TV, Woodburner

Dining room: Books

Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Sliding Door Leading To Patio

Conservatory: Patio Doors Leading To Patio

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast broadband included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Cot and highchair available on request. . Front garden. Rear sitting-out areas with garden furniture. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There are slopes in the grounds.. A beautiful, spacious, detached cottage situated on the edge of the hamlet of Dockray. Tastefully furnished throughout to a very good standard. Relax in the conservatory whilst watching red squirrels, a variety of birds, Aira Beck flowing by and the fells beyond. The living room is a lovely bright sunny room overlooking the beck, with ample comfortable seating. A wood burner entices you to spend evenings in front of it whatever the weather! The dining room is furnished with a magnificent mahogany table, antique pieces and a bookcase containing all your holiday reading. Also on the ground floor is a cupboard containing toys, jigsaws etc.

Lookin How is well situated to make use of all the walking and cycling opportunities that this stunning part of the Lake District has to offer, just out of the door. Two minutes walk down the road is a pub serving delicious food, and it also has a tea room and art gallery. The market towns of Penrith and Keswick are a 20-minute drive, providing excellent shopping facilities, pubs and restaurants. Also nearby you will find Rheged - an award-winning visitor attraction. Shop and restaurant 4 miles, pub 100 yards.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area. Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dalemain Country Park and Dalemain. Rookin House Activity Centre and Glenridding Sailing Centre are also worth visiting.
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Dockray

What's nearby

  • Aira Force - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ullswater - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Derwentwater - 22 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Lake Windermere - 27 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Lodore Falls - 27 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 19 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ullswater Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Living Space - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fellbites - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Aira Force and Gowbarrow Fall. Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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