An inviting retreat set near the fringes of the picturesque Lake District National Park, this characterful hideaway suits families and couples. Sleeping five guests, the three-bedroom cottage is situated in Papcastle, 1 mile from the charming market town of Cockermouth. Potter in the shops, pause for a pint in a local pub and visit Wordsworth House and Garden, the birthplace and childhood home of renowned Romantic poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. Head 7 miles into the national park to arrive on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. Venture 6 miles to explore Whinlatter Forest, with its footpaths, mountain biking trails and adventure play areas. Bustling Keswick, on Derwentwater, is 15 miles away. Here you can hire canoes, take a cruise and book tickets to see a show at the Theatre by the Lake. Allonby Beach, popular with walkers, is 9 miles from the cottage.


Pull in to the front of the cottage and step through the front door into the small foyer. Hang your coats and kick off your boots before ambling through to the utility room to pop any damp walking gear straight into the washing machine. There is a useful WC here too. Also leading from the foyer is the welcoming beamed kitchen/diner, where a wood burner sits within a stone surround. This space features everything you need to conjure up hearty Cumbrian feasts for your group with the tasty produce you have sourced close by. Light the wood burner and dine in its cosy glow. While away your evenings together in the lounge, settled on the comfortable sofas in front of the Smart TV, or in the airy, timber-framed garden room, where you can read your books and look out over the garden. When you are ready to turn in for the night, climb the stairs up to the first floor of the cottage, where your three thoughtfully finished bedrooms are positioned. Here you have a king-size, a twin (which can be made into a super-king on request) and a single. The lovely family bathroom, which has both a shower and an elegant clawfoot bath, is also here.


The enclosed, lawned garden, which is to the rear of the retreat, is the perfect place to unwind on summer afternoons. Dine out here under the stars on fine evenings too and soak in the wood-fired hot tub as you indulge in a spot of stargazing. This property comes with private parking for one car, and on-street parking throughout the village.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin (can be super-king on request) and 1 single

- 1 family bathroom with a bath, shower and WC

- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher

- Washing machine and tumble dryer

- Travel cot and highchair available on request

- Wood burner (First basket of logs included)

- Smart TV in lounge and TV with DVD in master bedroom

- Enclosed garden, with lawn, patio, outdoor furniture and BBQ area for disposable BBQ's

- Wood-fired hot tub (First basket of logs included)

- Private parking for 1 car (additional free on-street parking available throughout the village)

- From 7th August 2026 - 2 small dogs are allowed at the property.

- Please note that dogs are not allowed upstairs

- Shop 1 mile, pub 0.5 miles, beach 9 miles


Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin (can be super-king on request) and 1 single

- 1 family bathroom with a bath, shower and WC

- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher

- Washing machine and tumble dryer

- Travel cot and highchair available on request

- Wood burner (First basket of logs included)

- Smart TV in lounge and TV with DVD in master bedroom

- Enclosed garden, with lawn, patio, outdoor furniture and BBQ area for disposable BBQ's

- Wood-fired hot tub (First basket of logs included)

- Private parking for 1 car (additional free on-street parking available throughout the village)

- From 7th August 2026 - 2 small dogs are allowed at the property.

- Please note that dogs are not allowed upstairs

- Shop 1 mile, pub 0.5 miles, beach 9 miles



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.