Situated in the heart of the historic market town of Penrith, this welcoming one-bedroom cottage provides comfortable accommodation for two and an excellent base for exploring Cumbria. Independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants are all within easy walking distance, along with attractions including Penrith Castle, Penrith and Eden Museum, and Penrith Beacon with views across the Eden Valley. Ideal for visitors without a car, the cottage is a ten-minute walk from Penrith railway station on the West Coast Main Line, offering direct services to London, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The bus station opposite Welsh Yard provides links to Ullswater and destinations throughout the Lake District, making public transport and walking holidays easy. The cottage is also well placed for exploring the surrounding countryside. The Lake District National Park begins around 3.5 miles away, while Pooley Bridge and Ullswater are approximately 6 miles away, offering cruises, walking routes including the Ullswater Way, and access to the wider National Park. The North Pennines National Landscape is also nearby, around 9 miles away.
Inside, the cottage combines traditional character with modern comforts. The ground floor includes a welcoming living and dining room with comfortable seating, a Smart TV and space to enjoy meals together. The separate kitchen is well equipped for self-catering, with a gas hob, electric oven, integrated fridge and freezer, microwave and coffee machine. Upstairs, there is a king-size bedroom and a modern shower room with WC.
Outside, the cottage has a private garden at the front, with a lawn reached by stone steps and outdoor seating for warmer days. Disc parking is available outside the nearby Druids Arms, with pay-and-display parking across the road at the bus station.