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Benstead Cottage

(Ref. 1157162)

Gosforth, Lake District Show on map

Customer rating 5.0

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

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

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  • cottage (13)
  • lovely (10)
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16 Customer Reviews

  • "Banstead is a beautiful cottage, very comfortable home from home with everything you need for an enjoyable stay."

    It is ideally positioned for visiting the lakes or the local beaches and has some great pubs nearby. The owners are lovely and very helpful we hope to book again later in the year.

    Hi Rob thank you so much for the fabulous feedback it was a pleasure having you all stay at the cottage ☺️ we hope to see you all again, take care Margo Ian JB & MadMabel() Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rob5.0★Jan 2026

  • "We stayed over Christmas."

    Ian and Margo are wonderful hosts they made us very welcome and the cottage is perfect for a family holiday. Would reccomend to anyone coming up to the Lake District.

    We are so so pleased you and your family enjoyed your Christmas break at Benstead cottage Mark it was lovely to meet you, best wishes for 2026. We hope to see you again Ian Margo JB &Mabel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark5.0★Dec 2025

  • "We had a brilliant stay at Benstead Cottage."

    The location was perfect to explore the beautiful scenery of the lakes, and we did some lovely walks around Gosforth and Eskdale. Our children loved the parks in Gosforth and Seascale, as well as the ice cream parlour! Ian and Margo were brilliant hosts, and made us feel very welcome. The cottage is gorgeous and vey well equipped. It was the perfect retreat in the evenings! Thank you for a wonderful stay, gifted to us through the Time Away charity - we are so grateful!

    It was truly lovely to meet you all Alice☺️ we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in the cottage and the little ones enjoyed the play parks and of course the amazing ice cream parlour! Hope to see you again ☺️Margo Ian & Mad Mabel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alice5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Wow,what an exceptional holiday cottage!"

    ! Everything you need and lovely friendly hosts who go the extra mile to make sure that everything is OK. Fresh milk and eggs on arrival and it is so conveniently placed for both beach and mountains. Loved it and will definitely be going back again. Thankyou Ian and Margo and of course JB and Mabel. We really enjoyed ourselves, Dave, Karlene and Molly x

    Thank you so much for the lovely feed back Dave☺️ it was so lovely to meet you and Karlene and obviously the absolutely beautiful Molly. Hope Molly is doing well. You left and it’s not stop raining!! take care and hope to see you all again ☺️ Ian Margo JB and MAD Mabel xx Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2025

  • "It was a lovely, spacious cottage with high ceilings, spotlessly clean, and nicely done up."

    Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped, even had a dual airfryer. The best part was the powerful shower with lots of hot water which was a welcomed treat after a day of hiking. The owners lived nextdoor and very responsive to any questions. Highly recommend for anyone looking to hike the western part of Lake District - it was about half hour drive to Scafell. We also walked from the cottage to Seascale beach.

    Thank you very much Michael, great to meet you guys, hope you are well and look forward to welcoming you back to Benstead Cottage ☺️ take care Ian Margo JB and Mad Mabel ☺️ Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Fab holiday, thank you for the lovely welcome pack for us and our dog."

    It was so thoughtful

    So glad you enjoyed your stay Catherine so lovely to have you at Benstead Cottage..take care and hope to see you again Ian Margo JB and Mabel x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Aug 2025

  • "We stayed at Benstead Cottage for a few days as our base to climb Scafell, and it couldn’t have been more perfect."

    Ian and Margo, who live right next door, were absolutely lovely—they out together a great welcome basket, always on hand if needed and a pleasure to chat with when we bumped into them. The cottage itself was much bigger than expected, beautifully decorated, and full of character. It truly felt like a home away from home. Gosforth Village is only a short walk away and well worth the visit—especially for a meal at the Inn, which served fantastic food and added to the charm of the stay. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cosy, welcoming place in the area!

    Thank you so much for your lovely feed back Iain, pleasure to have you guys at the cottage hope you are well and look forward to welcoming you back sometime .take care Ian Margo JB & Mabel ☺️ Property Owner

    Reviewed by Iain5.0★Aug 2025

  • "2:8.25 - 9."

    8.25 (Second visit this Year Anotner fabulous stay very lucky with our enguish weather Managed to get out everyday. St Bees beach - a must: Our Springer Spaniel timo Loved it, the beach Suitable for kids to pLay too! Had an amazing experience Visiting Emerald Pools - Facebook Says. Its an easy walk but terrain quite bad on foot and its a good 45 mins there and same back . Well worth a visit, scenery in was Sensational and the pools were out of this world. ( Don’t forget a towel if you fancy a dip!) Beer Garden and food at the Gosforth Inn is about 5 mins drive in car to Gosforth - we visited almost everyday - well worth going staff very friendly . Bridge Inn, Holmrook - we nad a beautiful meal there too. But most of all this being our Second visit to Benstead Cottage and both times we have been made so welcome, a comfortable, clean and stunning cottage. Ian and Margo - Well I think we can all say we have now two new friends in you both ! Oh' and Mable and J.B. too , gorgeous dogs . Thankyou So much for being the best host and Making our stay a Special one. Lets Keep in touch via F.B. love Mandy Phil Stewart Gaynor And Elmo . Middleton, Manchester

    Such a lovely kind family we loved seeing all you guys again ☺️ thank you so much for the fantastic feedback, warm friendly and hilarious at points Take care guys and see you all again Ian Margo JB & Mad Mabel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Aug 2025

  • "A fabulous, clean, comfortable, gorgeous, welcoming home from home."

    The owners amazing, couldnt be any nicer. The holiday home was immaculate and the welcome gifts perfect. We will definitely return. A perfect stay.

    Hi Andrew,me and Margo are delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay at the cottage and it was great to meet you all,getting feedback like you have given us makes it all worth while and we look forward to welcoming you back Ian and Margo Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jul 2025

  • "We had a wonderful few days at Benstead cottage, the cottage itself was absolutely beautifully decorated and furnished to a very high standard."

    It was ideally situated for Wasdale, Eskdale and the coast. Sadly the weather didn't play ball for us so will absolutely return for Kirk Fell and Pillar. We did still manage to get out and Wasdale Emerald Pools and Burnmoor tarn were ideal low level days out.

    Thankyou very much for the positive feedback Susan,it was great to meet you both and were delighted you enjoyed your stay at the cottage,it’s a shame about the Cumbrian weather but it’s even more reason to visit us again Ian and Margo Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Lovely stay and lovely owners who are on hand to answer any questions."

    Good base to explore other areas of the Lake District

    Thank you Joann and thank you for choosing Benstead cottage for your stay, so lovely to meet you both and paddy, thanks for your feedback it was appreciated. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joann5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Really lovely cottage with great facilities."

    Well situated to access key areas in West Cumbria

    We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage mick and we hope we can welcome you back in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mick5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Beautiful cosy cottage."

    Tastefully decorated throughout. Thoughtful Easter touches made it even more special. Thank you. Spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything you could possibly wish for. Comfortable sofas and extra comfy beds with gorgeous linens. It’s the best night’s sleep we’ve had in any holiday accommodation. The owners are really friendly and approachable and left us a lovely welcome pack including treats and brand new toys for our dogs. Thank you! Lakes and coasts on the doorstep. Wastwater is magnificent. Breathtaking. Seascale is beautiful and Mawson’s ice cream is delicious. Drigg is another beautiful beach and sand dune spot. Quiet and peaceful. Everywhere is dog friendly. We’ve loved our stay and didn’t want to leave. We would definitely like to return.Thank you again.

    Thank you very much for the lovely feedback☺️we are so pleased you had a great stay at Benstead Cottage. Hope to see you all again at the cottage Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steven5.0★Apr 2025

  • "A superb holiday cottage."

    It is very comfortable with lovely soft furnishings, bed linen and towels. Well fitted out kitchen including an air fryer. Lovely big smart tv and good internet connection. The courtyard is a sun trap and has great outdoor furniture. The location of the cottage is 500 yards from Gosforth which has lovely restaurants and a local bakery. The A595 road runs outside which takes you the length of the western Lake District. Golf available locally at St Bees and Eskdale. The owners are always contactable if required and are so welcoming to guests. Would highly recommend.

    Thank you very much for the positive feedback allister,we are delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay in the cottage and hopefully we can welcome you back in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Allister5.0★Apr 2025

  • "This property is top class , everything you need , clean , comfortable and everything you need ."

    Only a 5 min drive away from a lovely pub to eat , a b akery and a co-op . The beach is a 5 min drive away too.The owners Ian and Margo were so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed , I would recommend this property to anyone you certainly won't be disappointed. I hope if you read our feed back and you book ,you will love the cottage like we did, we didn't want to leave .

    Hi Phil I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay it was really lovely to meet you all. We hope you come and visit again soon with Elmor ☺️ and thanks for all the little tips Margo Ian Mad Mabel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Apr 2025

  • "A very comfortable and well maintained cottage."

    A great base to explore the coast and Western Lakes. The bakery at Gosforth is worth checking out!

    Thank you very much for the review Alastair,we are very pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay at the cottage and hopefully we can welcome you all back in the future Regards Ian,Margo,Jb and mad mable Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alastair5.0★Apr 2025

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
  • Entrance conservatory/boot room
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, ninja air fryer
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • 2 well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3 miles and pub 0.5 miles, beach 3 miles
  • Note: This property does not have a garden but benefits from a small secure outside courtyard
  • Please note: the owners are providing a 10% discount to veterans and servicemen, please contact Sykes or the owners for further information
  • Please note: This property has a minimum of 2 nights

The property

Benstead Cottage is a delightful abode, lovingly restored and brimming with character, perched in an endearing location on the outskirts of the heart of Gosforth in Cumbria.

Perfect for families, friends, and their canine companion, this cottage offers an idyllic base to explore the coast, and is encompassed by the delights of the Lake District National Park.

Off-road parking greets you on arrival, before stepping into the kitchen offering a contemporary design, yet keeping with the charm of the property, and is fit with everything you need for a self-catered stay.

Afterwards, the living/dining room beckons you to unwind on the two three seater sofas, with your favourite film on the Smart TV.

Or, why not enjoy dining alfresco in your quaint courtyard, a sun-soaked spot perfect for leisurely meals amidst the occasional birdsong?

Gather around the dining table set for six where you can plan your itinerary for the days ahead after dinner.

Rest up for another day of adventure by ascending the wide stairway, where you’ll find three beautifully appointed bedrooms, each offering stunning views of the countryside and charming village, a perfect backdrop to wake up to each morning.

The king-size bedroom is enhanced by exposed wooden beams and original windows, carrying through the home’s timeless charm.

The double bedroom, also featuring original window beams, and the snug twin, are equally inviting and thoughtfully designed to unwind.

Freshen up in the sleek shower room, before heading into the local village of Gosforth.

Gosforth has a beautiful bakery selling lots of freshly made food.

Gosforth has some amazing pubs.

Dine out at The Wild Olive, The Lion and the Lamb, Gosforth Hall or The Kellbank when you don't feel like cooking.

Some of these are also dog friendly.

Just a 7 min drive or long and leisurely walk with your pooch will lead you to Seascale where you can enjoy the sounds of the sea and a beach-side walk, mawsons ice cream parlour and coffee shop with amazing sea views.

There is a fantastic play area and the beach is dog friendly.

Railway enthusiasts will love a day at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, while history lovers can spend the afternoon exploring the ruins of Ravenglass Roman Bath House and the grand grounds at Muncaster Castle.

Be sure to take advantage of your surroundings in the Lake District National Park, with a trip up Scafell Pike if you're feeling energetic, or with a day of watersports at one of the many lakes including Wastwater, Buttermere, further afield, Ullswater, Coniston or Windermere.

Enjoy a relaxing break in a picture-perfect area with a stay at Benstead Cottage.

EPC Rating: Band D

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

Where you’ll be staying

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GOSFORTH

Wasdale Head 9 miles; Eskdale 3 miles; Seascale 4 miles.

The small village of Gosforth sits amongst beautiful Lakeland countryside and consists of a scattering of traditional cottages, farm dwellings, and pubs serving good food. The village forges links far back into the history books and proudly shows the tallest, and oldest Viking Cross in England, plus the church holds many treasures not least the amazing Hogsback Tombs. Close by are the towering peaks of Scafell - England's highest peak, as well as Great Gable, Hard Knott, Harter Fell and Muncaster Fell, whilst the nearby valleys of Eskdale, Wasdale and Dunnerdale provide breathtaking scenery. There are many local attractions in the area including Muncaster Castle, the World Owl Centre and the Ravenglass to Eskdale miniature railway. This great location has something for everyone.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
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  • Last minute
  • Christmas
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