Guests say
Ramblers Rest is a charming and well-equipped cottage in a beautiful, peaceful setting with stunning views and excellent walking opportunities right from the doorstep. Guests consistently praise the comfort, thoughtful touches, and friendly hosts. The sauna and welcome gifts are appreciated extras, and the cottage is dog-friendly. While a few minor issues such as quirky mirrors, occasional cleanliness details, and limited local amenities are mentioned, the overall experience is highly positive and many guests express a desire to return.
The majority of guests found the cottage very clean and well presented, though one review noted some minor issues with the cleanliness of skirting boards and painted surfaces.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful scenery, and abundance of walks from the door. The proximity to Alston and local attractions is also appreciated, though some mention the town's limited amenities.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with comfortable beds and a relaxing atmosphere. The living room views and sauna add to the overall comfort.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with a modern kitchen, wood burner, sauna, books, games, and thoughtful appliances. Some minor maintenance issues such as mirrors and WiFi are mentioned but do not detract significantly from the experience.
Guests frequently mention welcome gifts and a well-stocked cottage, reflecting thoughtful hosting. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The quirky and unique Ramblers Rest is the perfect escape holiday for couples and families looking to escape to Cumbria..
Lower Ground Floor:
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Woodburner, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Bunk (3ft) Beds
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Toilet (Only).
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Initial logs for wood burner included. . Garden with garden furniture. Sauna. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Nestled in the middle of the heather-clad hardy moorland of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sitting at 1,500 feet is Nenthead, England’s highest village. Originally built in the 18th century to house workers for the local lead and silver mines, making Nenthead one of the earliest purpose-built industrial villages in Britain. While the mines closed in the 60’s, for the mining explorers there are still hundreds of miles of accessible mines available locally.
The nearby market town of Alston is only 4 miles and is a bustling town with a reputation for fantastic local mustards and cheeses. Alston is also the starting point for the South Tynedale Railway, England’s highest narrow-gauge railway. Ramblers Rest is a quirky barn conversion set out over three floors with a relaxing sauna on the lower ground level and the living room on the first floor offering you fantastic views onto Nenthead village. Surrounded by views of farmland for miles this untouched and quiet area of Cumbria is perfect for that get away holiday.
Ramblers Cottage can be booked together with Writers Res (ref UK33475) to accommodate up to 8 guests.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (13)
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LINDSAY Hedley
Lovely cottage with spectacular views. You can walk straight onto a public footpath. Did a few walks out and about too and theres lots to chose so its a fab base.Bed was comfy which we usually struggle with. Cottage was well equipped, towels, soap/washing up liquid, dishwasher, etc so only really need to take food. Lots of blankets and things to keep you warm. The downside is there is no TV. says patchy but there isn't any signal. They have netflix and prime aslong as you have Internet. We had a day with no Internet and there is no phone signal. Plenty of board games and books available but if you just want to watch films and the Internet goes you are better downloading to a tablet which we did.Didnt use anywhere local other than spa/petrol station at Alston. Couldn't park for co op so penrith was the closest town for food (we went to aldi).
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Gordon
Excellent base for quiet walking break. Loads of walks from the door, lots of wildlife around. Superb views. Nice well equipped house, dog friendly, comfortable beds. Great find, thank you.
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Confirmed Guest
Ramblers Rest is a lovely cottage with plenty of space and is very well equipped. The cottage is very clean and comfortable. The area is superb being quiet and beautiful with plenty of public footpaths on the doorstep. Alston is about 5 mins away and is really worth a visit. We had a lovely holiday here with our two dogs , l would definitely book this cottage again.