Guests say
7 Stybarrow Terrace is a well-regarded cottage in Penrith, praised for its excellent location, stunning views, and well-maintained garden. It offers a comfortable stay with spacious and clean rooms, though some guests noted minor maintenance issues. The property is considered a great base for walking holidays and is appreciated for its off-road parking and cosy atmosphere.
Most guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean, with only a few mentioning issues such as dirt in lampshades. The overall impression is of a well-kept property.
The location is highly praised for its spectacular views and suitability as a base for walking holidays, with guests appreciating the proximity to local amenities and attractions.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable, with spacious rooms and good facilities. Some guests mentioned issues with heating and a soulless lounge due to a non-working fire, but these seem to be exceptions.
Facilities are mostly adequate, but several guests reported maintenance issues such as a non-working fire, slow-draining shower, and broken freezer drawer. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the garden furniture is appreciated.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners towards the guests, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Perched on the outskirts of Glenridding in Cumbria, is this fantastic three-storey Lakeland stone cottage, 7 Stybarrow Terrace. Enjoying a prime position within the Lake District National Park on the Southern shoes of the Ullswater Lake and an interior that has been designed with much care and attention to detail, 7 Stybarrow Terrace is a wonderful dwelling for a group or family of six embarking on a getaway to the Lakes. Park-up in one of two off-road parking spaces, before making your way into your new home-from-home. Look forward to impressing your guests with flavourful meals prepared in the well-equipped kitchen/diner, offering lovely views towards Helvellyn, ready to enjoy at the dining table for six as you toast to a memorable holiday. If the weather is nice, why not fire up the barbecue and dine alfresco in the large garden which features two patios and a dining area where you can enjoy magnificent views of Helvellyn towering above. As the evening cools, retire to the welcoming sitting room, where you can snuggle up on the sofas and watch your favourite show on the TV in front of the electric effect fire. Completing the ground floor is a handy utility/cloakroom with a handy washing machine and tumble dryer. The large front porch, is also ideal to sit in the evening or use as a study if you need a quiet place to work. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find two well-appointed bedrooms, a double with en-suite and a twin served by a gleaming bathroom. The final bedroom can be found on the second floor, a king-size with zip/link and its very own balcony, what better place to savour your morning coffee? Explore the wonderful lakeside village, where you will find all you could need to enjoy a memorable self-catered stay, including well-stocked convenience stores, characterful pubs serving tasty dishes and local ales, and charming cafes for light bites. Outdoor enthusiasts will have found their haven with the close proximity of Ullswater Lake, where you can try your hand at a wide variety of outdoor pursuits, including kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing, or if you prefer to sit back and soak up the views, there are cruises available too! Ample walking and hiking opportunities surround the town, with the vast peaks of Helvellyn, St Sunday Crag and Fairfield Peak all within easy reach, as well as the picturesque spots of Aira Force and Aira High Force Waterfall. Venture across the lake to find the esteemed 14th-century Dalemain Manion & Historic Gardens, with on-site café and annual marmalade festival in May. Continue onto Penrith, where you will find a fascinating 14th-century castle, the Penrith and Eden Museum, and the wildlife rich Thacka Beck Nature Reserve. A trip to the Lakes wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the famous Lake Windermere, here you can continue the watersports fun, as well as try out activities such as caving and ghyll scrambling or if that isn’t your thing, why not explore the attractions of the World of Beatrix Potter and the Winderemere Jetty Museum? Be sure to check out the sites of the stunning Langdale Pikes from the viewpoints of Orrest Head and Queen Adelaide’s Hill too! All this and more awaits with a stay at 7 Stybarrow Terrace.
Beautiful Glenridding is located on the southern shore of Ullswater in the beautiful Lake District National Park. In addition to the necessities of a convenience store and a café, there are several charming pubs in the area. In some of the pubs, you can enjoy a relaxing cruise on one of the Ullswater Steamers or engage in a variety of exhilarating outdoor activities. Greenside Mine, a historic 18th-century lead mine, sits atop the village and provides a steady source of income for the local economy and tourist attractions.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size (zip/link, can be twin but must be requested at the time of booking) with balcony, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
Coin operated Tumble Dryer.
Utility/cloakroom.
Sitting room with new fire place.
Gas central heating.
Electric wood-burner effect fire.
TV with DVD.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with patio, furniture and barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The king-size bedroom can be made into a twin (We must be advised at the time of booking if you require twin beds sorry we cannot arrange this on a last minute basis)
Reviews (17)
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Matthew
Beautiful house with absolutely everything you need for your stay and will definitely look to book up again. Owner was very responsive to questions and requests. Top quality.
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Andy
Off-road parking was particularly appreciated. The cottage was spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
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Mary
The cottage was very comfortable. However, we struggled with the allowance of only one small bin for general rubbish. I don't know how one would manage if all six of us came as planned. There was no green bag, as stated in the information file, for recycling. We had to collect and took our recycling stuff to the recycling bins which were located at the tourist information car park. In general it would have been OK but it took some organizing, especially with the wet weather.