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Algar's Garth - Eden Valley

Greystoke, Cumbria
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Quirky
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Award-winning 18th-century Georgian house, steeped in history
  • Situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, only 6 miles from Ullswater
  • Unwind in front of the roaring wood burner after a busy day exploring the local area
Property code: 94247

This Georgian property is situated on the Greystoke Castle Estate in the charming village of Greystoke which boasts an open-air swimming pool, an art gallery and a pub serving hearty meals. Take a stroll along the cobbled streets and take in the picturesque scenery of your temporary new home. Take a trip to England’s second largest lake, Ullswater, located 6.5 miles away, and treat yourself to a tranquil cruise aboard the Ullswater Steamer. Here, your canine companions are welcome to join, adding to the enjoyment of the splendid scenery. Explore the surrounding pitstops, hopping on and off the steamer at your leisure. For those seeking aquatic adventures, kayak rentals, swimming opportunities, and fishing experiences await, promising family-friendly days in the enchanting Lake District. A 5-mile journey takes you to the bustling market town of Penrith which features an abundance of independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants as well as a castle and monthly market.

This spacious and elegant house exudes character and charm from the moment you step into its welcoming entrance hall. The allure of the property is immediately apparent, showcasing a perfect blend of classic architecture and modern amenities. As you explore the ground floor, a sense of grandeur emanates from the large dining room, elegantly adorned with seating for ten. Adjacent to the dining room, the lounge beckons with the warmth of a wood burner, providing both comfort and a touch of rustic sophistication. A Smart TV complements the space, ensuring entertainment for all tastes. The well-equipped kitchen is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, offering a delightful space for preparing meals. A nearby laundry room adds convenience, while a discreetly placed downstairs WC completes the practicality of the lower level. Ascending the staircase, the upper floor reveals a selection of private retreats. The spacious master super-king-size bedroom, which can be made up as a twin upon request, is a haven of tranquillity, boasting an en suite adorned with a shower over the bath. Two additional super-king-size bedrooms (which can be made up as twins upon request) feature their own en-suite bathrooms, equipped with showers over baths, ensuring a perfect blend of comfort and functionality. There is also a charming twin bedroom which can be transformed into a super-king-size upon request, offering flexibility for guests. This room also features an en-suite shower room with a convenient walk-in shower.

The private enclosed front garden welcomes you with a manicured lawned area and outdoor furniture, providing an ideal setting for al fresco dining or simply unwinding in the open air. The shared rear garden features a lush lawned area, buzzing bees, contented hens, a babbling stream, and a captivating water feature. This expansive outdoor haven offers a perfect blend of nature and relaxation, creating an idyllic escape just beyond the doorstep of this Georgian gem.

  • 4 bedrooms – 3 super-king-size zip-and-link beds (which can be made up as twins upon request) and 1 twin with zip-and-link beds (which can be made up a super-king-size upon request)
  • 4 bathrooms – 3 en-suite bathrooms with shower over the bath and WC and 1 en-suite shower room with walk in shower and WC, separate WC downstairs
  • Gas hob and range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher
  • Laundry room with washing machine and dryer
  • Wood burner – fuel provided
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Large enclosed rear garden that is shared with the owners, private front garden with lawned area and outdoor furniture
  • Please note the wall on the front garden is low so children and pets must be supervised at all times
  • Please note the rear garden contains bees, hens, a stream and water feature so please be mindful with children and pets
  • Secure bike storage
  • Private off-road parking for 6 cars
  • Pub and shop within 1 mile
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andrew 2nd May 2025

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Had a lovely stay - every need was catered for, and Mire and Neville were super accommodating hosts! Nothing was too much trouble for them. The property really has some character - we loved it!

Reviewed by Olivia 14th April 2025

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What a dream it has been to stay at this property. The home is welcoming, with its unique character and history. It has everything you might be looking for to have a great week in the Lake District: a large kitchen to cook in together, a fireplace for evening chats, a beautiful conservatory for a morning coffee. The owners were incredibly hospitablRead moree and welcoming. We could not recommend staying here enough and are desperate to come back again soon. Hide

Reviewed by Vicky 4th April 2025

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Algars Garth is a very comfortable place to stay - a spacious, clean, warm, interesting and well equipped house with the very friendly and charming owners on hand next door if anything is needed. A great place to return to after a days hiking with a good pub across the road. We ve had a lovely family holiday ( including our whippet who enjoyed meetRead moreing the owners dogs ) and we all wish to return next year. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 28th March 2025

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Had a great stay at this warm,well equipped,spacious house. Location is excellent with lovely walks from the door and a pub with a great beer garden a stone throw away. The hosts are welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Alison 21st March 2025

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We had the most relaxing week in this period property which is both full of character & very comfortable & has a well-appointed kitchen. Our hosts made us feel most welcome & we found the generous accomodation if anything better than the photographs & impeccably clean. Algar's Garth is a great base from which to explore the area but do also look arRead moreound this peaceful village with its surprisingly large parish church of St. Andrew's & of course the castle & grounds. Hide

Reviewed by David 14th March 2025

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Very much a home first and foremost. The kitchen and adjacent dining room will complement your home cooking. The newly refurbished kitchen is a delight to work in with the top quality appliances and kitchenware. The double bedrooms are very spacious with king size beds and top quality sheets etc. The room with two singles is less spacious but adequRead moreate. The open fire in the lounge is a bonus on cooler days and the conservatory compliments the lounging aspect of your holiday. The hosts are 5 star! Hide

Reviewed by Pamela 31st January 2025

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Algars Garth is an amazing home full of character whilst having a beautiful kitchen equipped with everything you could possibly need. The beds and bedding are so comfortable and luxurious. Thank you so very much to Maire and Neville for their warm welcome and total committment to ensuring our stay was just perfect. Thank you for the lovely lig fireRead more and delicious wine. We hope to see both of you and the four legged friends again really soon. Highly recommended by all of us. Hide

Reviewed by Cheryl 24th January 2025

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Another fantastic stay at Algars Garth. The house is a real home from home and unlike many holiday cottages the kitchen extremely well equipped. If you feel like eating out though the pub across the road is very welcoming.

Reviewed by Pam 10th January 2025

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Beautiful property, warm and very comfortable with everything you could possibly want. Great location with lovely pub across the road and each access to Keswick and surrounding area.

Reviewed by Christine 28th December 2024

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We had the most wonderful week here. The house is so well equipped with everything you could possibly need during your stay. It was lovely to be met with a roaring fire on arrival. Thank you.

Reviewed by Alex 29th November 2024

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Fabulous house with all the comforts of home. Being trimmed up for Christmas was lovely. The hosts were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend as a short break

Reviewed by Richard 8th November 2024

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The cottage lounge was very well equipped with furniture, sofas etc and was very homely. The kitchen was excellent and all was to a very high standard. Bedrooms all en suite and the beds were very comfortable. Lovely dining room for dinners etc so all in all we were pleased with the total package. Neville and Maire were very welcoming and made us fRead moreeel totally relaxed. Hide

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