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Swallow's Nest is a holiday cottage in PENRITH, The Lake District and Cumbria. Book Swallow's Nest online today. This page contains information about Swallow's Nest including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £330.00 per week.
Overview
Swallow's Nest is a wonderful semi-detached, sandstone barn conversion, situated in the hamlet of Catterlen, five miles from Penrith. The cottage sleeps four and has an en-suite bedroom. Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburner.
Swallow's Nest is situated in the lovely hamlet of Catterlen, five miles from Penrith and is a wonderful semi-detached, sandstone barn conversion, that offers quality accommodation. This 'upside down' cottage features an open plan living area with sitting area, dining area and well-equipped fitted kitchen on the 1st floor and the bedrooms, bathrooms and underfloor heating are on the ground floor. The living area has a cosy woodburner, exposed beams and French doors that open out onto a Juliet balcony. This cottage sleeps four and has two bedrooms - one double with en-suite shower room and one twin. The bustling town of Penrith is only five miles away, and offers a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The breathtaking Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are close by as are the lakes of Ullswater and Haweswater. Low Dyke is a perfect base for exploring the area. Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
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Facilities & Amenities
Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor, woodburner in sitting area and solar panelled hot water. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD player, surround sound cinema system, radio, iPod dock, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent, additional logs for woodburner available to purchase from the owner. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 2 miles. Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night breaks.
Location, Location, Location!
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The popular town of Penrith lies in a central position between the Lake District and North Pennines and is famous for its many specialist shops, sandstone buildings, and lovely cottages. The town also offers many pubs, restaurants, and a museum, meaning there is something for everyone in the town. Nearby is Rheged, a visitor centre, which offers shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a cinema screen that shows educational and informative films. All within a short drive are Brougham Castle, Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England) and the city of Carlisle. The stunning Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park are also nearby and are essential to visit. Penrith is an ideal base, at any time of the year.
Reviews
"We trawled the internet for hours trying to find the perfect Lakeland cottage and we were truly delighted. Swallows Nest is the perfect place to look forward to coming home to after a hard days walking. Debbie and Derek have made the perfect holiday destination for us and thankyou for going out of your way making us feel very welcome. We have had a wonderful week visiting Kendal, Windermere, Keswick, Carlisle and Penrith not to mention miles of walking around Buttermere, Scale Force, Derwent water and up to Aira Force at Ullswater and Pooley Bridge. We were blessed with good weather and stunning views but the crowning glory goes to Debbie and Derek for providing Swallows Nest. We have booked again for 2017."
"Back from another February stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our family chose to return because your holiday starts as you step through the door. Everything is maintained to a meticulous standard by Debbie who welcomes you just like family. We love the area with Penrith being only 5 mins away and it's full of shops, restaurants, take-sways etc, as well as several supermarkets from Booths to Aldi. The stunning lake Ullswater is your closest lake around 15 minutes drive away. I love everything about Swallow's Nest and will certainly be returning soon. "
"We have stayed several times at Swallows Nest and each time it has been perfect! The cottage is contemporary and stylish yet feels very homely and cosy! The cottage has everything you could want and two bathrooms make it ideal for a family. The hosts are so friendly and accommodating and nothing is too much trouble. Penrith with Booths supermarket is less than 10 mins away as is Ullswater. Fabulous and we cannot wait to stay again!"
"If you are wanting a location that can access the Lake District and beyond, this is your place. It may have tight bedrooms but the view from the upstairs and space to spread out is great after a day of running around. The kitchen was better than my own at home."
"This was our first visit to both the Lake District and to Swallow's Nest. We didn't get the best of weather but despite that we still went out each day to explore the area and admire the stunning scenery. We felt totally at home in the beautiful cottage and nothing was too much trouble for the owners to make our stay so comfortable and enjoyable. We enjoyed the freedom to come and go as we pleased and, whilst our accommodation was in a peaceful rural location, we were only minutes away from nearby pubs and Penrith was just a short drive away. We look forward to making a return visit in the future. The property is upside down insomuch that the two bedrooms (one with en suite) and bathroom are on the ground floor with stairs leading up to the living room, kitchen and dining area."
"We stayed here for a week in March and were made ever so welcome by our hosts. A lovely guide around the property and a welcoming drink was a very nice touch. The property has been very well and thoughtfully constructed from and old stable area and everything you need is provided, beds extremely comfortable, even WIFI. It's an upside down design which worked very well for us. Warm throughout with underfloor heating downstairs was always nice to enter after a cold long walking day. Our hosts were always happy to have a chat and see if anything else was needed or chat about the area and events. Very close to the M6 junction 41 exit so no long drive down country lanes to search in the dark. This gives easy access to all parts. We will certainly come back for future stays."
"I would recommend this rental, especially at Xmas because of the lovely log burner - very cosy and comfortable place near to Penrith with a range of shops and resteraunts."
"our 4th stop, will not be our last. Debbie does an amazing job with this property, nothing to fault, Wish we could keep it secret so when we want to go we always will be able to, but it deserves to be experienced by many lucky people,"
"As soon as you enter the cottage the quality of material used is fantastic. Every room is finished to a high standard. The master bedroom and its en suite have heated floors, as does the other bedroom and the main bathroom. Upstairs in the kitchen and lounge which is spacious with comfy seats, the kitchen has everything you need. Upstairs has radiators, the water pressure is fantastic with hot water straight away. The wifi is a little slow to what I'm used to but nothing to get upset about. The owners are very nice, not in your face all the time but there if you need them. The cottage is in a quiet village but close enough to main roads. Overall a great place to go to for a week or a few days."
"3rd time we have been to this amazing barn conversion and it remains excellent- we had yet another amazing week, Debbie is a great hostess and nothing is too much trouble for her. It was like going home! My hubbie becomes caveman here and must make fire! - lovely cosy nights"
"Genuinely warm welcome, superb quality of finish throughout the property, warm quiet and cosy. Good location for north of the park, convenient access to M6 very near. Fabulous service, nothing would have been too much trouble. Thoughtful welcome hamper supplied too! Have already recommended to others."
"Sue and I stayed at Swallows Nest last week and I just wanted to recommend it to anyone looking for a holiday home in the lake district. The house was spotlessly clean, the welcome from Debbie was warm and friendly . I would be quite happy to recommend this property to anyone, in fact I have already done so to several friends."
"We stayed in February at Swallow's Nest and could not have been happier with the accommodation. Everything was very stylish, everything had been thought of and we were warm and cosy despite the February chill. The log fire is lovely to snuggle around. The situation is excellent for the northern Lakes with great access to the M6 and a66. Could not have been happier with things."
"We have just returned from a fantastic new year break at this cottage with some friends and would highly recommend it. It is beautifully decorated and has pretty much everything you could need for a short break. Wi-fi, underfloor heating and powerful showers were just a few of the things that we really appreciated. The owners were really friendly and helpful and provided a good deal of written information on the surrounding area. The cottage is perfectly situated just off the M6 (no traffic noise at all), which meant that we could easily travel to Penrith, Ullswater and beyond. There's plenty to do in the local area and it was lovely to come back to this homely cottage at the end of each day. Would definitely return."
"Stayed for a week to visit the Lake District for the first in many years, we looked around a chose this cottage on location, reviews and having parking for two cars. As others have said this is an upside down barn conversion with a double and "compact" twin, with a good size lounge, dining and kitchen areas upstairs. The conversion had been carried out last year to a very high standard, we loved the bathroom and would have happily taken it home with us, and the furnishings were generally good. Downsides? The Wifi was not really usable and there is no garden - but neither of these things spoiled our holiday in any way"
"We stayed at Swallow's nest for our anniversary in Sept 11. The interior was finished to a very high standard, it was like staying in a 5 star hotel. The kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed buying the amazing produce of the lake district and cooking it up back at the cottage, enjoying the views as we ate. The location is good, close to Penrith town centre, and good transport links into the Lake District. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back."
"We rented Swallow's Nest with another couple for a week's stay in the Lake District - and all 4 of us were very impressed with the friendly welcome from Debbie. The amenities in the cottage were all of a high standard, the kitchen was fitted to impressive level as well. The location was fairly well suited for us to explore the area for the first time, we all really enjoyed the whole experience and will be back for another visit very soon. It only took half an hour to get to Kendal and Carlisle so most convenient. Only slight downside was the twin bedded room was on the cramped side and did not have much storage space."
"This cottage was very comfortable, we received a lovely welcome from the owners. The cottage was in a delightful village not far from the motorway therefore we spent of our time exploring the area. The cottage was well equipped with superior bathrooms and kitchen. A real home from home!"
"an excellent and stunning accomaodation- well thought out and stocked. nothing negative to say about this accomodation. the owners are fantastic, friendly but not obtrusive"
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Swallow's Nest soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at PENRITH (observations for Penrith).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Broken Clouds | -3°C - 3°C | 0.00mm | 16mph NNW | 53% | 1,000mb | 67% | |
| Tomorrow | Sky Is Clear | -1°C - 4°C | 0.00mm | 9mph NNW | 0% | 1,005mb | 65% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | 0°C - 10°C | 31.88mm | 25mph NNW | 100% | 995mb | 99% | |
| Sunday | Heavy Intensity Rain | 8°C - 12°C | 26.67mm | 24mph NNW | 95% | 988mb | 84% | |
| Monday | Moderate Rain | 7°C - 8°C | 8.64mm | 35mph NNW | 87% | 985mb | 84% | |
| Tuesday | Moderate Rain | 4°C - 8°C | 17.27mm | 26mph NNW | 96% | 1,003mb | 80% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 3°C - 6°C | 2.16mm | 7mph NNW | 61% | 1,015mb | 80% |