Swallow's Nest | Penrith | Catterlen | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

94 Customer Review(s)

Rachel
April 2024

“A delightful cottage.”

Spacious, airy, comfortable.

Spacious, airy, comfortable.

- Rachel, April 2024
Alison April 2024

“Swallow’s Nest was perfect for 4 adults (two couples) who wanted to explore the Lake District.”

It is ideally situated close to the M6 but looking out onto beautiful countryside (the balcony is a delight with a cup of coffee, listening to the birds). The property is clean and is comfortable and plenty of space for the 4 of us for the week.

- Alison, April 2024
Stuart September 2023

“Easily located property with good area for car parking.”

Tastefully decorated bedrooms and living area. The kitchen was fully equipped with an extensive range of cooking equipment and appliances. Thank you for the welcome pack of milk, juice, croissants and wine. Efficient heating system so we did not need to use the log burner. As another review mentioned the towels were barely adequate for showering. The second(twin) bedroom would be more suited to children than adults as space and storage is minimal. Penrith was an easy drive away for supermarket shopping and the Sun Inn in Newton Reigny had a good menu with friendly service.

- Stuart, September 2023
Cynthia September 2023

“We enjoyed our stay at this cottage very much.”

The natural oak woodwork everywhere is very attractive, and having two bathrooms in a two bedroom cottage is a rare luxury. It is conveniently situated for visiting both the Lake District and Northumberland, and very accessible from the M6, yet in quiet countryside. There is no garden to sit out in, but so much magnificent countryside to visit that you won’t want to stay back at base, and the Juliette balcony gives the large living-dining area a lovely open and fresh feel in warm weather.

- Cynthia, September 2023
Carolyn July 2023

“Good location and adequate accommodation.”

Bedrooms very small with uncomfortable beds. Good shower but awful worn out towels with only one toilet roll provided, very mean! Upstairs lovely with open plan lounge and diner/ kitchen. Outside limited parking for 2 cars. No outside area apart from a bench where your cars are parked. Overall okay but would not return as have stayed at a lot better self catering accommodation in the Lakes.

- Carolyn, July 2023
Sarah May 2023

“Fantastic stay at Swallow’s Nest.”

A welcome pack of milk, juice, croissants, wine and biscuits was a lovely surprise. Great, quiet location just minutes from the motorway. Kitchen had everything we needed to self cater and the cottage in general was a lovely home from home. Would definitely stay here again.

- Sarah, May 2023
Emma April 2023

“We had the most amazing time and would love to come again.”

Such a delightful cottage. Quiet and cosy. Perfect for us! The welcome pack was generous. Easter bunnies for the kids was a lovely touch which added to the excitement of arrival. The facilities were spotless and everything we needed was provided. It was always warm so we didn't need the log burner but tried it once for fun. It took us a while to work out the DVD player but we eventually found the tiny buttons at the bottom right side of the TV. If that was added to the information pack it would save some frustration as I read other people had the same issue. The shower was amazing and the kids enjoyed the novelty of a corner bath! The property is close to Penrith so we could top up groceries easily. Ullswater and the surrounding area is stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring it. The steamers were great fun after a long day walking. We also took a trip out to Hadrian's Wall, which also had lovely views. I can't recommend this lovely cottage enough. I'd live there if I could. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.

- Emma, April 2023
Maria March 2023

“A lovely cottage close to the lake district and Penrith, had everything we needed and more”

- Maria, March 2023
Diane October 2022

“Excellent property fitted out to a high standard and set in a quiet but convenient location.”

It was ideal for the four of us - 2 couples. Everything we needed was provided and we had a very good and comfortable stay. The property was very clean and warm and we loved the downstairs underfloor heating Just two very minor niggles -the chairs at kitchen table were a little low and when the sun shone a blind on the high kitchen window would have been useful. But these are minor and we would happily stay here again.

- Diane, October 2022
Carla October 2022

“This was our second stay at Swallows Nest and it was just as good as we remember it, really warm and cosy after a day out exploring the beautiful lake district.”

There was nothing that wasn't thought of, would definitely recommend.

- Carla, October 2022
Alan August 2022

“It was a lovely holiday made all the more special by the lovely accommodation.”

- Alan, August 2022
Luella August 2022

“We had a fantastic stay in Swallows Nest.”

The accommodation was clean, comfortable and had a very well equipped kitchen. The welcome food pack was a lovely addition, especially as we had forgotten to bring milk!!! We would definitely recommend Swallows Nest to anyone wanting to visit to Northern Lakes.

- Luella, August 2022
Anthony August 2021

“It is a really lovely property and well laid out the open plan kitchen living area really works well and was spacious for the 4 of us.”

It is very well located for the northern Lake District and has easy access to the M6. We would happily book Swallow's Nest again and have recommended to friends.

- Anthony, August 2021
Joanne July 2021

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country, with easy access to the Lake District.”

The welcome package of bread, milk, croissants, jams and a selection of drinks was very thoughtful. The cottage was very comfortable, clean, and more than enough room for myself, my husband and teenage daughter and even though we had good weather we did enjoy lighting the log burner.

- Joanne, July 2021
Carla June 2021

“Excellent accommodation, cosy and comfortable and extremely clean.”

Found it really handy for penrith as well as close to the beautiful lakes for some great days out exploring. Had a fantastic week with lots of sunny weather.

- Carla, June 2021
Sarah May 2021

“Very comfortable and well equipped upside down property.”

Woodburning stove upstairs but it wasn't cold enough to light it! Underfloor heating downstairs and two bathrooms. Everything we needed in the kitchen and complimentary items included. Nice countryside views from the upstairs. Short drive to Penrith. Lovely quiet area.

- Sarah, May 2021
Marcus May 2021

“Chairs at dining table too low.”

Bed uncomfortable & too short. Both sofa's uncomfortable.

- Marcus, May 2021
Neil October 2020

“The pictures of the cottage do not do it justice!”

The conversion has been carried out to a very high standard with an exceptionally well kitted out kitchen. A real home from home, perfect for going back to after a soggy walk in the beautiful Lake District!

- Neil, October 2020
Margaret September 2020

“Though we were not allowed into the property until later because of extra cleaning because of covid we found dirty tableware which we had to wash before using also the chopping board.”

There where lots of cobwebs particularly in the twin bedded room, there was a brochure under the double bed so had not been hoovered properly, also dead insect on skirting board in twin bedroom. Trying to get the DVD to work was a work of art, following the instructions in the folder didn't achieve anything, possibly because of different remote. The views were disappointing as being an upside down house we expected much better. The cottage was certainly not older person friendly, it needed a banister on the other side of the wall at the bottom of the stairs.

- Margaret, September 2020
Ruth September 2020

“Fabulous little cottage.”

The only disappointment was that we were so warm we didn’t need to light the stove - even when temps outside were 7 degrees. Hardly used the CH either. The living area is a delight in the mornings with the high windows letting in all the morning sun. All mod cons but with a lovely traditional feel. And wonderful lights everywhere. We felt we were in a remote part of Cumbria, but the motorway (unheard) is 2 minutes away and Penrith is a great little town just a short drive away. And not far to Borrowdale, Ullswater and the rest of the. Or there Lakes. Highly recommended.

- Ruth, September 2020
Andrew August 2020

“Outstanding cottage in good location.”

Extremely well equipped and very little to be able to suggest to improve things. Perhaps a larger outdoor space would be desirable.

- Andrew, August 2020
Judith October 2019

“Lovely cottage, well equipped in a lovely area for exploring Northern Lakes”

- Judith, October 2019
Allen September 2019

“Comfortable, clean and well equipped accommodation Good location Welcome gifts Friendly host”

- Allen, September 2019
Darren August 2019

“The accommodation exceeded our expections and was ideally positioned to explore the lake district and surrounding area.”

- Darren, August 2019
Annie August 2019

“The warm welcomewe received - the extras - soap, toilet paper, teas, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, bread,butter and marmalade.”

- Annie, August 2019
Melanie June 2019

“One of the best holiday cottages we’ve stayed at, it had everything you’d need and so clean.”

I would definitely recommend this place. Thank you x

- Melanie, June 2019
G April 2019

“The location was good, off the motorway at junction 41 and within minutes we were at Swallow's Nest, ideal location for visiting Ullswater ( for walking the Ullswater Way ) and for Keswick, such a lovely relaxing cottage to come back to after our days out.”

So handy having the Booths Supermarket at Penrith, it was good to be able to stock up on supplies en route. Only had a 3 day break and with so much to do around the area, would definitely like to come back for longer.

- G, April 2019
Kate March 2019

“Excellent accommodation ideally situated for exploring the Lake District.”

Lots of good places to eat within a short distance. The Sun Inn just up the road at Newton Reigny serves lovely home cooked food and a delicious Sunday roast. We would highly recommend Swallows Nest as a base. Cosy, warm and spotlessly clean.

- Kate, March 2019
Lucinda February 2019

“We really appreciated our welcome email from Swallows Nest with super useful information.”

The welcome 'basket' was a lovely touch along with the fresh croissants, bottle of wine and fresh flowers. The location was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, many thanks!!

- Lucinda, February 2019
Edwin January 2019

“Very good accommodation double bedroom (twin beds) quite cramped but dictated by the size of the overall footprint.”

However great use of the space and all other items excellent

- Edwin, January 2019
Peter September 2018

“My wife and I have used Sykes Cottages for years and Swallows Nest is one of the best cottages that we have stayed in.”

Everything that one would need for a vacation rental is included in the cottage and it is well situated for days in the Lake District and exploring Cumbria. I would recommend this vacation rental to anyone.

- Peter, September 2018
Jim August 2018

“We were met by the owner of the property shortly after we arrived and he was very helpful and welcoming.”

We also met up on departure and were thanked for our choice of cottage. Everything about the cottage was excellent and its location perfect for what we wanted to do. All in all, a good holiday in a lovely cottage.

- Jim, August 2018
Sharon July 2018

“Swallows Nest is an excellent base for seeing the lakes and being just off the motorway, it is very easy to get there.”

- Sharon, July 2018
Derek June 2018

“We have had the 'Best' holiday ever at Swallows Nest in Catterlen the barn conversion is of the very highest order in our opinion ,we have stayed in a variety of cottages through a variety of companies over the last 40 years and this is the first one to not only match the brochure description but exceed it by a long way!”

!!!...…..Many places of interest were but a short drive away from the property. I wish I could give Sykes the complement for the fantastic weather we had but I think that will be put down to luck.Our fourth visit to the Lakes since 1972 and the first in sunshine...Hot!. Just to repeat 'Swallows Nest' is Fantastic.

- Derek, June 2018
David April 2018

“Really enjoyed our stay at swallows Nest.”

Every thing was so easy to use as there was instructions for everything. Even the wood burner lit 1st time. Ideally placed to visit more popular places in the lakes. Was good that they were happy to let the property for 3 nights even over the Easter period. Will definitely return to swallow nest.

- David, April 2018
Sharon February 2018

“Absolutely beautiful, comfortable home from home.”

. Debbie is extremely kind, friendly and helpful.. Highly recommended❤️

- Sharon, February 2018
Neal August 2017

“A wonderful property with all the facilities you could need.”

Myself and my family had a lovely stay here and would happy go back to this cottage again.

- Neal, August 2017
Colin July 2017

“"Swallows Nest" is superb and so too are the owners Debbie and Derek.”

- Colin, July 2017
Colin July 2017

“Perfect bolt hole for the Lakes”

- Colin, July 2017
Lorraine June 2017

“The owners Debbie and Derek have created the most amazing Barn Conversion.”

It was certainly 5 star quality . Everything was just perfect and you felt as if you were the first people to stay there .......

- Lorraine, June 2017
Ross October 2016

“The cottage was beautifully kept and a credit to the owners.”

The only thing I didn't like about Sykes was the amount of marketing emails (which I have now opted out of ). If there was just one every 3 weeks I would probably read them but an email every 4 or 5 days is overwhelming and just feels like spam.

- Ross, October 2016
Graham October 2016

“Staying at the location for this property was ideal for getting around the area.”

The property was excellent and met our needs perfectly. It is certainly one of the very better ones in which we have stayed (have used self catering accommodation now for over 30 years). The thoughtful development of the barn by the owners is to a very high standard and they who live adjacent to the property are extremely welcoming. We really could find nothing to be critical about.

- Graham, October 2016
Sarah August 2016

“Swallows nest Is a cute cottage wich had everything we needed.”

Debbie provided us with a cot, highchair and stair gate for our 7 month old baby. It was clean and comfortable and we had a great time. One downside was that the rooms are very small and we couldn't fit the small travel cot in and close the bedroom door so we had to move our double bed up to the wall so the cot would fit next to our bed. But besides for that, all was perfect! Thank you Debbie and family for the wonderful friendly service. Gerald and Rebecca

- Sarah, August 2016
Geoffrey August 2016

“What a fab cottage.”

Excellent location.owners on scene to help with any questions/queries.Plenty of info about local area.Welcome pack of food/drink.Rooms excellent & plenty of tv's. Certainly want to return sometime in near future.have told friends all about it!

- Geoffrey, August 2016
Christine July 2016

“Everything was wonderful.”

- Christine, July 2016
Colin July 2016

“Swallows Nest is the perfect holiday cottage.”

An immaculately turned out barn conversion with all the modern conveniences. It is run by a lovely family with a hands on personal touch.

- Colin, July 2016
Janet May 2016

“We liked the warm welcome and helpful, caring attitude of the owners.”

Throughout the week, they were really helpful when needed. The situation of the cottage also provides easy access to the marvellous scenery and places to visit within the Lake District.

- Janet, May 2016
Seamus April 2016

“The cottage was outstanding with everything you need, we were amazed that the little details had been catered for.”

The owners are lovely and really made us feel welcome.

- Seamus, April 2016
Kathryn April 2016

“Liked the welcoming host and the boutique hotel feel of the cottage.”

- Kathryn, April 2016
William August 2015

“A superb cottage and we had a wonderful welcome from the owner.”

The cottage was a warm and welcoming "home" to come back to after a long day out.

- William, August 2015
Caren July 2015

“We had such a good stay and very much enjoyed the owners warmth and friendliness.”

- Caren, July 2015
Marion May 2015

“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 a nearby pub. We look forward to making a return visit in the future.

- Marion, May 2015
Catherine March 2015

“It was our first time staying at Swallow's Nest and we will definitely be going back.”

It was so cosy, we had everything we needed and we were well looked after also. A fantastic holiday.

- Catherine, March 2015
Barbara December 2014

“The location is excellent, being close to junction 41 on the M6 allows easy access to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Hadrian's Wall.”

One of the best properties we have stayed over many years.

- Barbara, December 2014
Anna November 2014

“Absolutely spotlessly clean and very welcoming.”

A great relaxing week. Thanks, we will be back

- Anna, November 2014
William November 2014

“We had a lovely warm welcome and felt like it was a real home from home, we can't wait to come back!”

The photo's are lovely but really don't show the love the owners have put into the property.

- William, November 2014
Ghassan October 2014

“Swallows' Nest was excellent.”

It has everything we needed especially that I have young family. The owner was very helpful and sweet. The Lake District was beautiful part of the country. I would definitely recommend it, and I'm sure I will go back again.

- Ghassan, October 2014
John September 2014

“Swallow's Nest is a superb cottage, spotlessly clean with a very friendly owner.”

- John, September 2014
William June 2014

“There is a warm welcome awaiting from the owner to this amazing upside down barn conversion, situated just a minute from the M6 motorway and convenient for jaunts both to the Lakes and the lovely Cumbrian villages further east.”

Clean, comfortable and quiet, with modern décor, plus upgraded WiFi, it was a joy to spend the week here - Our best self catering break in over 40 years. Highly recommended.

- William, June 2014
Nonie May 2014

“The owners were very helpful and welcoming.”

Their hospitality was second to none, as they provide you with a 'welcome package' to ensure you don't have to rush out for necessities. The cottage was beautiful, comfortable and spotless. My children were even able to feed their lambs and it just made our stay there that little bit more special.

- Nonie, May 2014
Clive May 2014

“A beautiful area and a comfortable cottage with everything we could need.”

- Clive, May 2014
Mike March 2014

“The accommodation was very good we would like to return.”

- Mike, March 2014
Anne October 2013

“We spent a four night break with friends and found the accommodation perfect, meeting all out needs.”

The barn was beautifully converted to a very high standard, and the décor and comfort of the accommodation was excellent. The owners extremely friendly and helpful in every way. We would most definitely recommend this property

- Anne, October 2013
Milan August 2013

“Inside the property was very clean, relaxing, and well cared for.”

The property is easily accessible. There is good car parking space.

- Milan, August 2013
Christophe August 2013

“Very nice cottage, with all comfort and very very clean.”

Good place to visit the Lake District and the North of England. All was perfect.

- Christophe, August 2013
Michael July 2013

“Overall, the Swallows Nest was a great place to stay.”

A major town was nearby for all requirements, with good access to the lakes and villages of the district.

- Michael, July 2013
John June 2013

“The house was everything that we hoped for and was immaculately clean.”

The welcome from Debbie was warm and friendly and I would recommend Swallows Nest to anyone, in fact I already have .

- John, June 2013
Judith June 2013

“Accommodation excellent in every way.”

It was like walking into a dream home. Nothing out of place and the welcome package had everything you needed and more. Luxury comes to mind, surrounds lovely, places to see just minutes away. Owners really nice and helpful. Truly brilliant place cannot wait to go again.

- Judith, June 2013
Richard March 2013

“Great welcome, relaxed approach, every need had been thoughtfully anticipated, with Easter Eggs for the weekend as an extra to the welcome pack.”

The holiday was very relaxing, with this property very well situated for the northern lakes and the Eden Valley. The warmth and quality of the property made for a relaxing, enjoyable evening after a good day enjoying the countryside.

- Richard, March 2013
Heather March 2013

“Quiet location, comfortable, very clean and friendly owner.”

- Heather, March 2013
Claire February 2013

“Swallow's Nest was the perfect base to explore the lakes.”

The cottage was cosy especially with the log burner. The welcome pack on arrival was greatly appreciated! We had a fantastic holiday and will definitely be returning to Swallow's nest.

- Claire, February 2013
Gillian February 2013

“Very stylish, everything that we needed was there and very warm and cosy.”

Excellent position for getting around the Lakes.

- Gillian, February 2013
Joe December 2012

“Made to feel welcome by the owner.”

A fantastic cottage - brilliant New Year getaway!

- Joe, December 2012
Annie October 2012

“Excellent - welcome provisions, owner delightful and great for exploring Northern Lakes.”

- Annie, October 2012
Jeffery September 2012

“The friendly welcome from the owners, the excellent accommodation and the advice about local attractions and restaurants.”

They went out of their way to make sure we had a pleasant stay at the Swallow's Nest.

- Jeffery, September 2012
Andy August 2012

“Very helpful owners, a great base for exploring.”

- Andy, August 2012
Mrs Jack June 2012

“Very friendly welcoming hosts.”

A beautiful cottage.

- Mrs Jack, June 2012
Jenny June 2012

“The cottage was decorated and maintained to a very high standard.”

The owners provided a very warm welcome and the welcome pack was very thoughtfully put together. The cottage was very conveniently situated approx 5 or so minutes from the M6 but still nestled within lovely countryside. This made it an ideal base for visiting such places as Ullswater and Lake Windermere. We had a very enjoyable stay.

- Jenny, June 2012
Kathryn February 2012

“The owners of the cottage were very friendly and helpful and the accommodation was excellent.”

- Kathryn, February 2012
Sue December 2011

“Swallow's Nest is a perfectly quaint cottage, decorated beautifully with everything provided.”

Our Christmas break was made perfect by the little extra's provided by the extremely helpful and friendly owners.

- Sue, December 2011
Pauline December 2011

“A fantastic place with a very warm welcome.”

It was really handy to have a few basics on our arrival and a few treats. Really helpful with providing highchairs and stair gates.

- Pauline, December 2011
Elisabeth December 2011

“The owners of this holiday accommodation were very welcoming and friendly throughout our stay.”

We loved the rural location and the wood burning stove was a definite plus!

- Elisabeth, December 2011
Judy October 2011

“The cottage was in a very good position to explore the Lakes and beyond.”

The whole area is stunning and we will definitely be visiting again.

- Judy, October 2011
Mark October 2011

“The Lake District is beautiful and the cottage was everything we expected.”

Beautifully decorated and equipped. It was home from home, very comfortable and in easy reach of all the Lake districts attractions. Only met the owner on arrival and as we departed but she seemed lovely and we would not hesitate to return.

- Mark, October 2011
Peter October 2011

“Best ever cottage in over twenty years self catering!”

- Peter, October 2011
Agnes September 2011

“This holiday let was the highest standard that we have come across so far and we have stayed in a good number.”

The hospitality of the owners was great. We had a very enjoyable week.

- Agnes, September 2011
H September 2011

“The entire cottage was of an excellent standard.”

We had a lovely warm welcome. A lot of time and care has been put into making this a lovely holiday cottage.

- H, September 2011
Roger September 2011

“A beautiful barn conversion which was tastefully decorated and furnished.”

We were simply delighted. Our congratulations to the owners and we would strongly recommend the property to our friends and family.

- Roger, September 2011
Christine August 2011

“Beautifully presented cottage, great location and a lovely welcome.”

- Christine, August 2011
Martin August 2011

“Loved the house, very clean and comfortable.”

Location was great for getting around the Lakes, Penrith and Scotland. Would highly recommend.

- Martin, August 2011
Debbie July 2011

“The Swallow's Nest is an absolutely stunning barn conversion; beautifully furnished and finished.”

The property was a delight to go to and the owners are lovely hosts. We will definitely return.

- Debbie, July 2011
Shona June 2011

“Beautiful property.”

- Shona, June 2011
Bridette May 2011

“Beautiful, high quality converted barn with an ideal layout, close to Penrith and Keswick.”

Excellent welcome pack. Excellent audio and visual entertainment setup.

- Bridette, May 2011
Polly May 2011

“The best property we have been to.”

Excellent quality of decoration and furnishings with lots of thoughtful little extras.

- Polly, May 2011

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Summary

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.
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.

The property

Penrith 4 miles. A fabulous semi-detached, sandstone barn conversion, situated in the small hamlet of Catterlen, four miles from Penrith. Offering delightful accommodation, this upside down Penrith cottage has an open plan living area with woodburner, exposed beams and French doors that open onto a wonderful Juliet balcony. Downstairs, this Penrith cottage features two light and airy bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room and lovely underfloor heating. Ideally placed for exploring the Lake District and the Eden Valley, the market town of Penrith offers a good selection of restaurants, pubs and shops plus a swimming pool and cinema. Close to this Penrith cottage lies the C2C Cycle Route, whilst a short drive away are Appleby, Keswick and the magnificent lakes of Ullswater and Haweswater. A Penrith cottage providing a great base all year round.

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About the location

PENRITH

Keswick 17 miles; Carlisle 20 miles.

The bustling market town of Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, enjoys a central position between the Lake District, the Westmoorland Dales and North Pennines and is ideally placed for taking in all that the region has to offer. Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops, the sandstone buildings of Penrith hide intriguing yards, lanes and alleyways, with a myriad of attractive cottages, gardens and little shops. With a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment, Penrith also offers a museum, and Millennium Trails round the historic city streets. Within easy reach of the town is Rheged – an innovative visitor centre with shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a giant cinema screen showing educational and informative films. Brougham Castle, Brougham Hall (The Windsor of the North), Lowther Castle and Gardens, Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England) and the historic city of Carlisle are all a short drive away, as is the stunning scenery of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night breaks.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A delightful cottage.”

“Swallow’s Nest was perfect for 4 adults (two couples) who wanted to explore the Lake District.”

“Easily located property with good area for car parking.”

“We enjoyed our stay at this cottage very much.”

“Good location and adequate accommodation.”

“Fantastic stay at Swallow’s Nest.”

“We had the most amazing time and would love to come again.”

“A lovely cottage close to the lake district and Penrith, had everything we needed and more”

“Excellent property fitted out to a high standard and set in a quiet but convenient location.”

“This was our second stay at Swallows Nest and it was just as good as we remember it, really warm and cosy after a day out exploring the beautiful lake district.”

“It was a lovely holiday made all the more special by the lovely accommodation.”

“We had a fantastic stay in Swallows Nest.”

“It is a really lovely property and well laid out the open plan kitchen living area really works well and was spacious for the 4 of us.”

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country, with easy access to the Lake District.”

“Excellent accommodation, cosy and comfortable and extremely clean.”

“Very comfortable and well equipped upside down property.”

“Chairs at dining table too low.”

“The pictures of the cottage do not do it justice!”

“Though we were not allowed into the property until later because of extra cleaning because of covid we found dirty tableware which we had to wash before using also the chopping board.”

“Fabulous little cottage.”

“Outstanding cottage in good location.”

“Lovely cottage, well equipped in a lovely area for exploring Northern Lakes”

“Comfortable, clean and well equipped accommodation Good location Welcome gifts Friendly host”

“The accommodation exceeded our expections and was ideally positioned to explore the lake district and surrounding area.”

“The warm welcomewe received - the extras - soap, toilet paper, teas, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, bread,butter and marmalade.”

“One of the best holiday cottages we’ve stayed at, it had everything you’d need and so clean.”

“The location was good, off the motorway at junction 41 and within minutes we were at Swallow's Nest, ideal location for visiting Ullswater ( for walking the Ullswater Way ) and for Keswick, such a lovely relaxing cottage to come back to after our days out.”

“Excellent accommodation ideally situated for exploring the Lake District.”

“We really appreciated our welcome email from Swallows Nest with super useful information.”

“Very good accommodation double bedroom (twin beds) quite cramped but dictated by the size of the overall footprint.”

“My wife and I have used Sykes Cottages for years and Swallows Nest is one of the best cottages that we have stayed in.”

“We were met by the owner of the property shortly after we arrived and he was very helpful and welcoming.”

“Swallows Nest is an excellent base for seeing the lakes and being just off the motorway, it is very easy to get there.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at swallows Nest.”

“Absolutely beautiful, comfortable home from home.”

“A wonderful property with all the facilities you could need.”

“"Swallows Nest" is superb and so too are the owners Debbie and Derek.”

“Perfect bolt hole for the Lakes”

“The owners Debbie and Derek have created the most amazing Barn Conversion.”

“The cottage was beautifully kept and a credit to the owners.”

“Staying at the location for this property was ideal for getting around the area.”

“Swallows nest Is a cute cottage wich had everything we needed.”

“What a fab cottage.”

“Everything was wonderful.”

“Swallows Nest is the perfect holiday cottage.”

“We liked the warm welcome and helpful, caring attitude of the owners.”

“The cottage was outstanding with everything you need, we were amazed that the little details had been catered for.”

“Liked the welcoming host and the boutique hotel feel of the cottage.”

“A superb cottage and we had a wonderful welcome from the owner.”

“We had such a good stay and very much enjoyed the owners warmth and friendliness.”

“This was our first visit to both the Lake District and to Swallow's Nest.”

“It was our first time staying at Swallow's Nest and we will definitely be going back.”

“The location is excellent, being close to junction 41 on the M6 allows easy access to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Hadrian's Wall.”

“Absolutely spotlessly clean and very welcoming.”

“We had a lovely warm welcome and felt like it was a real home from home, we can't wait to come back!”

“Swallows' Nest was excellent.”

“Swallow's Nest is a superb cottage, spotlessly clean with a very friendly owner.”

“There is a warm welcome awaiting from the owner to this amazing upside down barn conversion, situated just a minute from the M6 motorway and convenient for jaunts both to the Lakes and the lovely Cumbrian villages further east.”

“The owners were very helpful and welcoming.”

“A beautiful area and a comfortable cottage with everything we could need.”

“The accommodation was very good we would like to return.”

“We spent a four night break with friends and found the accommodation perfect, meeting all out needs.”

“Inside the property was very clean, relaxing, and well cared for.”

“Very nice cottage, with all comfort and very very clean.”

“Overall, the Swallows Nest was a great place to stay.”

“The house was everything that we hoped for and was immaculately clean.”

“Accommodation excellent in every way.”

“Great welcome, relaxed approach, every need had been thoughtfully anticipated, with Easter Eggs for the weekend as an extra to the welcome pack.”

“Quiet location, comfortable, very clean and friendly owner.”

“Swallow's Nest was the perfect base to explore the lakes.”

“Very stylish, everything that we needed was there and very warm and cosy.”

“Made to feel welcome by the owner.”

“Excellent - welcome provisions, owner delightful and great for exploring Northern Lakes.”

“The friendly welcome from the owners, the excellent accommodation and the advice about local attractions and restaurants.”

“Very helpful owners, a great base for exploring.”

“Very friendly welcoming hosts.”

“The cottage was decorated and maintained to a very high standard.”