Holiday home near Whinlatter Forest Park

Comfortable Accommodation: Ghillie Cottage in Cockermouth offers a 4-star holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. Convenient Facilities: The property features a private entrance, a TV, and free on-site private parking. Reception staff speak Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, and Swedish. Local Attractions: Located 18 km from Buttermere, 23 km from Derwentwater Lake, 46 km from Wasdale and Muncaster Castle, 12 km from Whinlatter Forest Park, and 21 km from Cat Bells. Newcastle International Airport is 132 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room comfort and convenient location.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sheila
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property was clean, really comfortable and bigger than expected. Having a FULLY equipped kitchen with tea, coffee, sugar and milk supplied. Also little welcome touches were a great surprise.
Jamie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good location being very near to amenities. Parking arrangements good too. Convenient for a long weekend spent hiking
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was so cosy, very clean and really well presented
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The standard of the cottage was outstanding. The little touches like Christmas decorations gave it a warm homely feeling. The welcome pack too, these little things really set this apart from others that we have stayed in Thank you we will be...
Andy
Ireland Ireland
It was lovely to arrive to the lights and heating on as it was a very cold night. The welcome pack was a beautiful touch. We enjoyed staying there last year and were really looking forward to this year's stay which was as outstanding as our...
Hilary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It had everything you needed for a short stay, it was clean and welcoming with a lovely welcome pack.
Gordon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely little cottage, very comfortable. Well equipped kitchen. Ideal location for getting around the North West lakes.
Nerijus
Lithuania Lithuania
Convenient layout of the rooms, harmonious and aesthetic interior. Cleanliness and comfort. Amazing welcome package with local refreshments from the hosts. We found everything we need and more. We would be happy to stay at Ghillie Cottage again...
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean modern facilities. Sofa and big chair were very comfortable. Good shower. Welcome pack on arrival. Nice touch.
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, cottage was lovely and everything you need is in there. Tony and clare were very very helpful

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Property information

This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice. Cockermouth town centre is an easy stroll and fishing is available on the River Derwent by arrangement.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: 47" Freeview TV, Electric Fire Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, TV Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. . Enclosed yard with garden furniture (shared with other apartments on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Ghillie Cottage is tucked away in a private courtyard, set back from the main street and makes a great choice for your next Cumbrian adventure. Once an old chapel and now converted into six apartments, Ghillie Cottage has been renovated and refurbished for 2018. The good quality finish and thoughtful decoration is evident as soon as you walk in. Downstairs you have an open plan living/dining room leading to a brand new fitted kitchen for preparing that perfect meal. A lovely spiral staircase, a real feature of the property, leads you to two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The property sleeps up to four adults in a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, both of which have a TV and plenty of character. The property is aptly named Ghillie’s Cottage due to its links to the fishing rights on the River Derwent that are owned by the family. A ghillie being a person who acts as an attendant to someone on a hunting expedition, or in this case, a fishing trip. The River Derwent is a highly sought after river amongst anglers providing rich pickings of salmon and trout. As long as you have a National Rod Licence you may fish on the family’s beat. Details of the location and costs are available on request. The popular Cumbrian town of Cockermouth, birthplace of William Wordsworth, is just a short wa...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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From 17:00
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Until 09:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.