Set in Penrith in the Cumbria region, The Annexe, Melbourne House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 31 km from Derwentwater, 44 km from Buttermere and 45 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Askham Hall. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden. Brougham Castle is 6.8 km from The Annexe, Melbourne House, while Whinfell Forest is 13 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 103 km from the property.

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Sykes
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Penrith
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very clean comfortable accommodation, well equipped games room.
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was beautiful, well equipped in a great location to walk into penrith. The games room was a bonus.
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very spacious,clean,tidy it didnt take long for electric heating to warm the place up. nice touch with tea,biscuits,coffee,milk dishwasher tab,washing pod for washing machine more than enough towels for four of us,all the utensils you would...
  • Rosaleen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house itself was fabulous, very comfortable, modern and spacious. It had everything we needed.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accommodation great wi fi tv and games room. Two teenage boys found the facilities great. Also great for our dog.
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the welcome pack they made for us it was a really nice touch
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property was fantastic. Clean and had everything we could possibly need (towels, toiletries, washing machine with tablet, etc). Is also ideally located: out of the way yet only a 5-minute walk or 2-minute drive from Penrith town centre.
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole place was really comfortable, especially the beds.
  • Roseanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Annexe is a beautiful place to stay with family or friends. 4 of us stayed there and it was so spacious, clean and had everything you could possibly need. Only a 20 min drive to the ullswater lake too. Jayne was so helpful. We got a little...

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 83,934 reviews from 21013 properties
21013 managed properties

Company information

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 information

This first-floor annexe consists of an open-plan living space with a kitchen area with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, dining seating for four and a sitting area with TV. There is also a ground-floor games room with a pool table and arcade games. The bedrooms consist of zip link twin/king with an en-suite and a zip link twin/king with Jack-and-Jill access to the main bathroom. Outside, there is a front garden with lawned area, patio and off-road parking. Wifi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. This property is pet-friendly; however, smoking is not permitted inside. Within 0.4 miles there is a shop and within 0.8 miles, a pub. The Annexe, Melbourne House is a beautiful base to explore this scenic part of Cumbria. Cot and high chair available. Please note: There are set of stairs to the side to gain access to the property.

Neighbourhood information

Penrith, historically the capital of Cumbria, is well located between the Lake District, Westmoorland Dales, and North Pennines. Penrith's sandstone buildings hide charming cottages, gardens, and stores in their yards, roads, and alleyways. Penrith has superb pubs, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment, with a museum and Millennium Trails through its ancient districts. Rheged is a visitor centre containing shops, cafés, exhibitions, and a big movie screen showing instructional films.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Annexe, Melbourne House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Common areas
    • Games room
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Annexe, Melbourne House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

    FAQs about The Annexe, Melbourne House

    • The Annexe, Melbourne House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • The prices at The Annexe, Melbourne House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Annexe, Melbourne House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • The Annexe, Melbourne House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • The Annexe, Melbourne House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Penrith. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Annexe, Melbourne House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at The Annexe, Melbourne House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.