Guests say
Greywalls in Penrith is consistently praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. The cottage offers a comfortable stay with luxurious beds and a cosy living room with a woodburner. Its peaceful village 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 feedback includes a desire for a second toilet and basic provisions on arrival.
Reviews frequently highlight the spotless condition of Greywalls, indicating a high level of cleanliness that contributes to the welcoming atmosphere of the property.
The property's location is praised for its peacefulness and easy access to the Lake District and nearby attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Guests find Greywalls very comfortable, mentioning the luxurious beds and cosy living room. However, a recurring suggestion for an additional toilet indicates that comfort could be further improved.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and offers reliable broadband. Some guests noted minor issues with waste bin identification and curtain sizes, suggesting room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests appreciate the provision of tea, coffee, and biscuits, there are comments about the lack of basic supplies like milk, salt, and pepper upon arrival. No mention of gifts is made, so the score is set to null.
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.
Accommodation
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 (10)
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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!
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Matt
The owners of the property have thought of just about everything that is needed for a comfortable stay.The kitchen is full of every practical item you would need ( pots,pans,cutlery,roasting trays etc).The beds are incredibly comfortable and in the evening i am sure you will feel relaxed in the front room. Maulds Meaburn is based on common land so will find sheep absolutely everywhere ! At night there is no light pollution whatsoever so the night sky if you are lucky will be full of stars.If you like feeling calm and relaxed Greywalls is definitely the place for you !
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Ron
Easy access to Lake District. Well stocked kitchen, beds comfortable & clean, but curtains don't fit the window in the double room, so light came in from 4am. There was no milk on arrival, but we had taken our own.