Blacksmiths Cottage is located in Pooley Bridge, just 3.6 miles from Askham Hall and 18 miles from Derwentwater. The property is around 22 miles from World of Beatrix Potter, 26 miles from Buttermere, and 28 miles from Lake Windermere. Brougham Castle is 7.7 miles away and Whinfell Forest is 10 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Providing free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property, and guests can go cycling and fishing nearby. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 66 miles from Blacksmiths Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Edward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great cottage in a great location. Perfect for a short winter break.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for walking, swimming and the Steamer up the lake for further walking. We stayed a week and really enjoyed the comfort, facilities, log fire and convenience of parking behind the house. Gentle country decor. Great views of the...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Blacksmiths Cottage was wonderful and comes highly recommnded as an affordable place to stay in a lovely village on the edge of Ullswater. The cottage was very comfortable and had a well equipped kitchen, lovely garden and parking. Tea bags,...

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

Blacksmiths Cottage is a character holiday home in Pooley Bridge in the Lake District. With one king size bedroom on the first floor and bathroom with double shower cubicle and under floor heating the property sleeps 2 people. The property also has a kitchen and sitting dining room with woodburning stove. There is off road parking and bike storage and also a private garden with fell views. Blacksmiths Cottage is an ideal retreat for a couple with much to explore in this beautiful national Park area. Please note that unfortunately this property is not suitable for infants.

Neighborhood info

Pooley Bridge village with it's shops and bars also has a rural outlook and is a 5 minute drive of the renowned Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens, and a 10 minute drive to the county town of Penrith. Excellent public transport links by bus or ferry within walking distance.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Blacksmiths Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Blacksmiths Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Blacksmiths Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.