Smithy Cottage

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

20 Customer Review(s)

“Things are getting a little tired ie items coming loose filthy toilet brushes etc”

- Mr Poultney, September 2021
Ms Marriott August 2021

“The cottage was lovley and in a good location.”

It was comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay. There were a couple of problems in that the cottage could have been cleaner particularly in the kitchen, the boiler went off twice meaning we had no hot water and the second time I couldn't reset it and one morning there were slug trails on the rug in the living room.

- Ms Marriott, August 2021
Mrs Blackhurst August 2021

“The cottage was absolutely filthy when we arrived.”

My sister-in-law and I spent a long time cleaning the downstairs so that we could be comfortable for our stay. There were slug trails all over the lounge rug, the fireplace was thick with dust and the hearth had an old spillage on it. The TV stand, again, thick with dust. We had to pull the sofa out as my little boy dropped something behind it, it was full of dust, fluff, and some strange black feathers. Our dog would not leave one of the sofas alone, eventually, he found a large dog chew down the cushion which did not belong to us! Can you imagine if a toddler had discovered that? The kitchen was disgusting. We had to place all the pots in the dishwasher before we could use them. There were chipped glasses that we placed on the top shelf. The floor has clearly not been mopped and the appliances were dirty, including a squashed fly on the washing machine. When you went upstairs, it was like a different cottage, bright and clean. The outside of the property was also a shock. The lawned area was lovely but to the side of the cottage, it was a different matter. There was a rusty old bbq, full of rainwater with a cigarette butt end in it. Some random pieces of wood on the top of a garden storage box and a (we presumed) a broken vacuum cleaner. The following morning, Sykes Cottages rang to see if all was ok. I said the cottage was nice but it was absolutely filthy. Also that we were annoyed that there was a note in the cottage to say that we were required to be out of the property for 9am on the day of departure (not 10am) as expected as the caretaker had to do a thorough covid clean. Seriously???? The member of staff from Sykes Cottages asked if we would like the cleaner to return. I refused as we had done the cleaning ourselves as it was so bad. I then emailed Sykes Cottages with our disappointment of the standard of the cottage along with photos. That was on the Saturday. A week later, I still have not had a reply. For the price of the accommodation, we were expecting a much higher standard. Very, very disappointed.

- Mrs Blackhurst, August 2021
Mrs Smith July 2021

“We had a lovely week at Smithy cottage.”

The cottage is surprisingly large and roomy. Great for the dogs as it has a fully enclosed garden so they could go in and out without worry of them disappearing. The cottage itself is quite basic and is beginning to look a little tired. It does need a lick of paint in places and generally a little TLC throughout. Previous reviews have mentioned that the cottage wasn’t very clean. We did find it to be a bit hit and miss. Some rooms had obviously been cleaned well while others looked as though they hadn’t been touched. However, the positives outweigh the negatives and we had a very enjoyable week. One suggestion that I will make is that the cottage could supply a simple welcome pack of milk, bread etc. There is no shop in the village so it would be a nice extra and this is the first cottage in several years that I’ve been to that hasn’t provided one. Also a few dish washer / washing machine capsules would have been good too.

- Mrs Smith, July 2021
Mrs Waktare July 2021

“Our stay in Smithy Cottage was fantastic.”

The cottage was lovely and spacious. The beds and furniture where all very comfy. We ate out some evening but on the evening we did stay in the kitchen was equipped to enable a nice meal to be cooked. There was an information file provided in the cottage which was very informative and helpful. The location of the cottage was fantastic. The local pub literally less than 2 minutes walk was lovely. Staff where helpful and friendly and the food was very nice and very reasonably priced. I have a gluten intolerance which they catered for and even had gluten free lager. We took our dogs with us and there was plenty of places to take them for a walk of a morning and evening within the village. It was a 10 minute drive in to Penrith, where there is a good selection of supermarkets to stock up on essentials: Morrisons, Aldi and Booths. It was a 5-8 minute drive to Pooley Bridge which was an amazing place. Plenty of pubs, some shops and access to the Lake. We had lovely weather and the kids went swimming in the Lake everyday. You can also get the Ullswater Steamer from Pooley Bridge which is a nice trip out. We also did Paddleboarding. We hired our paddleboards from Ullswater Paddleboarding, which was about 25-20 minute drive from the cottage. We had a fantastic staff at Smithy Cottage and would certainly recommend it.

- Mrs Waktare, July 2021
Mrs Anderson May 2021

“Spent one week at Smithy Cottage in May 2021.”

Prior to arrival we had been worried about some online reviews suggesting poor cleanliness but we contacted Sykes about this and they checked with the owner and informed us that the owner had responded to comments and changed their cleaning company. We were not disappointed - the cottage was a great find, well laid out, homely and spotlessy clean. It lacked some basic kitchen utensils (serving spoon, pasta bowls, functional tin opener) but otherwise was perfect with everything we needed (loo roll, kitchen roll, tea, coffee, dishwasher tabs, washing up liquid etc provided). The location is within easy reach of the whole of the North Lakes whilst being off the main tourist routes. The village of Tirril is quiet with short walks from the door and a welcoming pub with good food. I would definitely stay again.

- Mrs Anderson, May 2021
Mrs Edwards May 2021

“We've just come back from a lovely weekend break at Smithy Cottage, Tirril.”

On entry the cottage was beautifully warm, clean and spacious. We did not do too much cooking during our break, but found the kitchen was very well equipped with usual pots, pans and crockery. The adjoining conservatory is small and only has 2 chairs, thankfully we had some camping chairs with us, so we could all enjoy the conservatory for our morning coffee. The lounge was very comfortable, however it did not have a ‘starter pack’ of kindling or logs for the open fire, (which thankfully we did not need in May) - so those that love an open fire, particularly during colder seasons should take that into consideration. Underfloor heating made the whole property very warm and cosy. The bedrooms were well appointed and the beds (we used the 2 en-suite rooms during our stay) were so comfy and the showers were lovely. I would certainly stay there again

- Mrs Edwards, May 2021
Mr Pye March 2020

“No logs or kindling left for our first night.”

Needs a bit of routine maintenance, light bulbs in kitchen,but the main thing was the outside light over front door,very dark at night and a trip hazard,ie old grinding wheel protruding from flags.apart .pity its lost its views round back with new houses.Apart from that beautiful place

- Mr Pye, March 2020
Miss Mckenna December 2019

“Absolutely loved it was perfect for all family lovely surroundings brilliant for ...”

Absolutely loved it was perfect for all family lovely surroundings brilliant for dogs, really didn’t want to leave, would definitely come again

- Miss Mckenna, December 2019
Mrs Hargreaves October 2019

“We had a very pleasant week in the cottage .”

We have three very small dogs and the back garden is fully secure which was fantastic. The cottage is clean with a good standard of decoration.it was warm with lots of hot water. We would certainly stay again .

- Mrs Hargreaves, October 2019
Mr Russell September 2019

“WE really liked the cottage and the area but have a few small issues , firstly there was no blind in the en suite and when you had a shower the builders could look straight into the bathroom , also there was no mention of the building site next to the back garden , which was not that noisy but other people staying may have found it annoying .”

the pub was great and you should mention it more , the wi-fi was a bit hit or miss as it did not work for 3 days and only then on the phones and not on the tablets or ipads the accommodation had everything and could not be faulted , but it could do with a small lick of paint here and there as it made the cottage unloved a bit would recommend it despite these issues

- Mr Russell, September 2019
Mr Kennard August 2019

“Cottage was basically clean (Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Kitchen) and comfortable but the following points need to be addressed.”

Dirty windows (inside & out). Cobwebs on window frames. No light in conservatory or garden (not helpful with dogs staying). Family bathroom taps dripping (unable to turn off) & freestanding bath is free to move. Several light bulbs

- Mr Kennard, August 2019
Ms Aspinall August 2019

“The cottage is beautiful and well equipped.”

Plenty of space and lovely views from the conservatory.

- Ms Aspinall, August 2019
Mr Nedley May 2019

“Impressive property that met our requirements.”

Few small issues that reduced the overall enjoyment of the weekend. Boiler problems resulted in cold water for last two days. Cleanliness was not of the standard, I expected but mostly a positive experience.

- Mr Nedley, May 2019
Mr Lofthouse February 2019

“A great cottage was just what we wanted.”

It catered for all our needs and was ideally placed for our travels.

- Mr Lofthouse, February 2019
Mrs Bond November 2018

“The taps on the sink in the bathroom were very awkward and didn’t work properly and there was no light bulb in the bedside lamp of the adjoining twin room.”

However, everything else was excellent. The 6 of us were very happy with the accommodation. All necessary appliances in the kitchen and a very roomy lounge. Lovely cosy cottage.

- Mrs Bond, November 2018
Mrs Haigh October 2018

“Central heating and hot water didn’t work on second day.”

Managed to figure it out that night but felt it was tricky to understand. Would have been even trickier for someone from a foreign country with limited English. Loved the little pub down the road!

- Mrs Haigh, October 2018
Mrs Colclough September 2018

“I made a formal complaint and the info is all in the e-mail I sent during my stay”

- Mrs Colclough, September 2018
Mrs Brumpton August 2018

“Taps in the sink in the bathroom leaked.”

The hot water would not turn off. No wardrobes in the two twin rooms. Only 2 chairs in the conservatory for 6 people. Basic but comfortable.

- Mrs Brumpton, August 2018
Mr Hart July 2018

“Very spacious and well-equipped cottage handily situated between Penrith and Ullswater; on this road but not too noisy.”

View from the back was of fields, which we enjoyed very much. The pub a few doors away was good - competent pub food and very friendly and efficient. Bus service was useful - every 2 hours to Ullswater when we were there (early July), every 2 weeks in the high season. Only gripe was that the wi-fi was very slow - only just about usable; a small criticism of a very good cottage, though.

- Mr Hart, July 2018
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The property

Smithy Cottage is a traditional Cumbrian cottage ideally located to explore Lake Ullswater.

With beams and cosy open fire for cosy nights in and garden for summer relaxation the cottage is an all year round home from home.

Keswick and Penrith are within a 20 minute drive and Ambleside is half an hour away. Tirril is located mid way between Penrith and the bustling village of Pooley Bridge on the shores of Lake Ullswater.

Nearby is Rheghed Visitor Centre and Lowther Castle with its restored gardens.

Keswick is a 20 minute drive and a trip over Kirkstone Pass leads to Ambleside or Windermere.

The market towns of Penrith and Keswick have shops, bars, restaurants, a cinema and swimming pool to amuse children on rainy days, or fell walks can be enjoyed straight from the door. Smithy Cottage is a refurbished 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom cottage located overlooking the village green, only 100 yards from the award winning village pub, noted for its excellent meals.

Retaining traditional charm with a beamed lounge and open fire the cottage is cosy for winter nights in and the cottage garden provides a relaxing haven to enjoy al-fresco dining or a glass of wine on a summers evening. The oil centrally heated accommodation comprises: Beamed lounge with open fire, TV and DVD player. Dining room with patio doors leading to the garden. Kitchen with electric double oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave opening out to Conservatory with delightful rural aspect over the rear cottage style garden. First floor: Double bedroom with plasma TV with en-suite shower room with hand basin and WC. Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room with hand basin and WC. Children's twin bedroom. Superb bathroom with freestanding roll top bath, hand basin and WC.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double bedroom with en-suite shower room with hand basin and WC, 1 x twin bedroom with en-suite shower room with hand basin and WC, child's twin bedroom, family bathroom with roll top bath, wash basin and WC
Sitting room
Dining room
Kitchen/conservatory.
Oil central heating plus open fire
Electric double oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave
TVs, DVD, Wifi
Oil, electricity
Bed linen and towels provided
Travel Cot and highchair available
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed lawned garden
Three dogs welcome
Pub 100m
Fell walks in the neighbourhood
Penrith, Ullswater 10 minutes drive
Logs are not provided.

About the location

POOLEY BRIDGE

Penrith 6 miles.

The picturesque village of Pooley Bridge sits on the northerly edge of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District National Park. The name Pooley came to be due to the forming of a large pool, which was left by the fast flowing River Eamont, and the word Bridge was later added when a bridge, which is now 250 years old, was built over the river. Pooley Bridge has many traditional inns and tempting tea rooms, plus the Ullswater Steamers depart from the village, from where a tranquil cruise down the lake to the villages of Glenridding and Howtown can be enjoyed. There are numerous walks with breathtaking views nearby, plus a short walk up to Dunmallard Hill reveals fascinating Iron-Age remains, whilst the towns of Penrith and Keswick are within driving distance. Pooley Bridge is an ideal base for a cottage holiday stay in the stunning Lake District.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Things are getting a little tired ie items coming loose filthy toilet brushes etc”

“The cottage was lovley and in a good location.”

“The cottage was absolutely filthy when we arrived.”

“We had a lovely week at Smithy cottage.”

“Our stay in Smithy Cottage was fantastic.”

“Spent one week at Smithy Cottage in May 2021.”

“We've just come back from a lovely weekend break at Smithy Cottage, Tirril.”

“No logs or kindling left for our first night.”

“Absolutely loved it was perfect for all family lovely surroundings brilliant for ...”

“We had a very pleasant week in the cottage .”

“Cottage was basically clean (Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Kitchen) and comfortable but the following points need to be addressed.”

“The cottage is beautiful and well equipped.”

“Impressive property that met our requirements.”

“A great cottage was just what we wanted.”

“The taps on the sink in the bathroom were very awkward and didn’t work properly and there was no light bulb in the bedside lamp of the adjoining twin room.”

“Central heating and hot water didn’t work on second day.”

“I made a formal complaint and the info is all in the e-mail I sent during my stay”

“Taps in the sink in the bathroom leaked.”

“Very spacious and well-equipped cottage handily situated between Penrith and Ullswater; on this road but not too noisy.”

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About the location

POOLEY BRIDGE