Guests say
Greywalls in Penrith is highly praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped facilities. The cottage offers a comfortable stay with luxurious beds and a cosy woodburner. Its location is appreciated for tranquillity and proximity to The Lakes and Dales. The garden is well-received, and the property is considered a home away from home. Some minor suggestions for improvement include better lighting for identification at night and the addition of a second toilet.
Guests consistently mention the property being 'spotlessly clean' and 'very clean', indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The location is described as peaceful, with easy access to The Lakes, Dales, and nearby attractions, though one review mentioned difficulty finding the property in the dark.
The comfort of the beds and living spaces is frequently highlighted, though a few guests noted the lack of a second toilet as a minor inconvenience.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and reliable broadband. Points for improvement include clearer recycling instructions and better fitting curtains in one room.
While guests appreciate the provision of tea, coffee, and biscuits, there are mixed comments about the lack of basics like milk, salt, and pepper upon arrival. No gifts are mentioned, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Greywalls is a quaint, detached cottage nestled in Maulds Meaburn, notable for its picturesque village setting for being close to the amenities of Shap, Cumbria. With a lovely enclosed garden and spacious living areas, the cottage is perfect for a family or group of six looking for a peaceful base from which to explore the Lake District and Westmorland Dales at the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The Westmorland Dales is an undiscovered area of rolling fells and limestone pavement with pretty villages dotting the landscape. The area lies to the north of the Howgill Fells in Cumbria, extending over 200 sq km from Maulds Meaburn in the north to Tebay in the south-west and Ravenstonedale in the south-east. The Westmorland Dales became part of the National Park in 2016 and is home to wonderful walking and cycling. There is the lovely market town of Kirkby Stephen and delightful villages to explore. Scenic golf courses abound at Appleby, Kendal, Penrith, Sedbergh and Silloth to name but a few. Greywalls has a traditional cottage exterior, whilst inside you will find a warm and contemporary accommodation; prepare your favourite meals in the kitchen/diner with seating for six guests, complete with a Smart TV for dinner entertainment, as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer so you can pack less for a longer trip with plenty of outdoor activities. With large windows looking out to the garden, the sitting room is a bright and airy setting to relax and listen to music on the Bluetooth speaker, or have a film night on the Smart TV by the warm glow of the woodburning stove. Kick-start your day with a hot shower in the ground-floor shower room, which boasts a spacious walk-in shower, a heated towel rail, WC, and a warm storage cupboard for drying clothes and boots. Greywalls provides three well-appointed bedrooms; one super-king-size downstairs, and on the first floor another super-king-size and a double, all of which have plenty of space for your belongings. The cottage features a peaceful enclosed garden with lawn, patio and outdoor seating to enjoy breakfast in the sunshine. Maulds Meaburn is a picturesque village nestled in the Yorkshire Dales, with the River Lyvennet running through, and preserves one of three remaining village greens in England where local sheep still graze. A short journey away, stock up on the essentials at Shap, with its shops and pubs, and an open-air swimming pool (open summer time only). From Shap explore the hidden gem of the truly unspoilt and rural Lowther Valley where you can also discover the fascinating ruins of Shap Abbey and Lowther Castle, and enjoy exceptional wild Lakeland walks amid the glorious valleys and fells of Swindale and Haweswater ruins. Enjoy dinner out at the local pubs at Crosby Ravensworth, Hackthorpe, Clifton, Askham and Bampton Grange. Pooley Bridge, lying to the northwest of the cottage, is a good destination for light lunches, a good dinner, pleasant walks, taking a trip on the steamboat on Ullswater, or discovering the historic architecture of St. Paul's Church; you can even set off from there to explore further the North Lakes Fells. For a livelier town, head south of Greywalls to Kendal, gateway to the gentle Lowland Fells of the South Lakes; from Kendal Golf Club to the award-winning Lakeland Climbing Centre boasting the tallest indoor climbing wall in the country, or the cultural pursuits of in Abbot Hall Gallery and Kendal Museum, there is plenty to see and do. For a stay in a traditional cottage, with all the contemporary comforts of home, Greywalls is an excellent choice for the best of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
In the isolated dales of the Eden district, Cumbria, rests the linear village of Shap. Although a small village, it is home to a long line of 18th century properties, pubs, shops, a Post Office, swimming pool and lovely memorial park. Shap Abbey lies half a mile away, surrounded by beautiful scenery along the River Lowther. Shap is an excellent location to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District National Park, as well as the Yorkshire Dales.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, ground floor, first floor: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x double.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, and warm storage cupboard for drying clothes and boots.
Kitchen/diner with seating for six.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Vestibule entry to kitchen for coats and boots storage with ample shelving
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi.
Fuel and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available at property for self-assembly.
Off-road parking for 2 small cars and additional roadside parking available.
No smoking and no vaping.
Shop 5.1 miles, pub 1.2 miles.
Note: Check- in is from 5pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: Please keep garden gate closed at all times to stop local sheep getting in.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
Note: There are two steps up to the property which might not be suitable for people with mobility issues.
Note: One well behaved dog is accepted, only applicable to bookings after 30th August 2024, please enquire.
Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead due to grazing sheep
Reviews (12)
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Linda
The cottage was very clean and had everything we wanted in our holiday cottage. The village is beautiful and we loved the sheep. The location was excellent for exploring both Cumbria and Yorkshire. We would stay here again.
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Phillip
Very well finished and fitted. Pitch black dark when we arrived at 5pm and impossible to see it, so needs distinct light or illuminated sign. Also âstrictâ not before 5pm and out by 10am is unhelpful and unnecessary and added a lot of pressure at both ends.
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Rosemarie
Such lovely furnishings, spotlessly clean and so well equipped. Oh, and I must not forget the wonderful beds!! Sadly the weather was rather dismal during our stay, but it was great to relax in Greywalls. Beatrix Potter's Hilltop farm was well worth a visit, as were the gardens at Acorn Bank. We also had a nice afternoon at Penrith Castle - where we found a fun Crazy golf!