Poets Retreat offers accommodations in Cockermouth, 29 miles from Wasdale and 29 miles from Muncaster Castle. The 3-star vacation home is 13 miles from Derwentwater. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Buttermere is 11 miles away. The vacation home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the garden. Whinlatter Forest Park is 6.5 miles from the vacation home, while Cat Bells is 12 miles away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 83 miles from Poets Retreat.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
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  • Koszler
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for the town & the wider area. Property was comfortable, decor tasteful & had everything you could want. Kitchen well equipped - including functional kitchen knives (which are a rarity !)
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was a nice two bed house close to where we wanted to be
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was in a great location near town centre. Very well equipped and very clean.

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Company review score: 9.2Based on 36,065 reviews from 14774 properties
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Company info

Cottages-com is home to a number of unique, inspiring collections, curated by our cottage experts. Each collection within the family offers something different, so that all holidaymakers can find the perfect break, wherever it may be and whatever they are looking for. As our name suggests, we love everything about cottages and cottage holidays. We’re here to help you choose from over 23,000 independently vetted holiday properties, not just in the UK, but across France, Ireland and Italy, too.

Property info

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. Centrally located within the popular Cumbrian town of Cockermouth, there are a range of amenities right on the doorstep. . Step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: With 32" Freeview Smart TV with Netflix, DVD/Blu-ray player and record player with a selection of vinyls. Dining room: With tiled floor. Kitchen: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and tiled floor. Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail. Steep stairs leading to... First Floor: Bedroom 1: With double bed and en-suite toilet. Bedroom 2: With twin beds.. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Small enclosed front garden with bench. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking.. Perfectly situated just around the corner from Cockermouth town centre, this delightful terraced house is ideal for a relaxing break and offers easy access to this popular Cumbrian hotspot. Poet’s Retreat is a well-presented property which is located just a 2-minute walk from central Cockermouth. With a great selection of pubs and restaurants all within a few minutes’ walk, you can leave the car behind and explore the best bits this town has to offer on foot. Renovated in 2018, this beautiful property is a great choice that can comfortably accommodate up to four guests. Featuring a double bedroom with an en-suite toilet and a twin bedded room, this house is an excellent choice for couples or small families looking for a spacious holiday home at any time of year. On the ground floor you’ll find a cosy living room complete with a Smart TV, DVD/Blu-ray player and record player so you can take in a movie or binge on your favourite box sets. It also features a spacious dining room, contemporary kitchen and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. Cockermouth has a great selection of dining options all within five minutes’ walk including Itali...

Languages Spoken

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

Area info

Amenities of Poets Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    Bathroom
    • Towels
    • Private Bathroom
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • Danish
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Croatian
    • Italian
    • Dutch
    • Norwegian
    • Polish
    • Swedish

    House rules

    Poets Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 9:00 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

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


    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

    Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

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

    FAQs about Poets Retreat

    • Poets Retreat can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Poets Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Poets Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Poets Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, Poets Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Check-in at Poets Retreat is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:00 AM.

      • Poets Retreat is 350 feet from the center of Cockermouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.