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Pea Top Cottage

(Ref. 940896)

Culgaith near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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70 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a lovely holiday at Pea Top Cottage."

    Owner was very welcoming and the cottage was perfect for our stay. Cottage well equipped and the bacon and eggs were delicious.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Sep 2024

  • "We enjoyed the holiday , the cottage was great"

    Reviewed by Stuart5.0Aug 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our day at Pea Top Cottage."

    The host was welcoming and very helpful and the cottage well equipped clean and comfortable. The property is also very conveniently situated for visiting the North Lakes.

    Reviewed by Chris4.7Jul 2024

  • "Joanne gave us a lovely, friendly welcome to the cottage."

    Beautiful cottage. Very well equipped. Very comfortable. Perfect base for visits to the lakes. Would definitely go back.

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Jun 2024

  • "Joanne met us at the cottage and was very welcoming."

    Showing us around telling us all about it. Lovely welcome pack of wine, bacon and eggs. Always on hand when required if we needed anything, We hopefully will be back again. Thankyou Vic & Jennifer Dance

    Reviewed by Vic5.0May 2024

  • "We had a lovely welcome when we arrived."

    The cottage was lovely and cosy. We will be staying again

    Reviewed by Claire5.0May 2024

  • "We had a wonderful stay at Pea Top cottage."

    The cottage is very clean and has everything you need.The cottage is ideally loctated to explore the lakes. We were made very welcome by the owner.The outdoor patio area was lovely to sit out on in the sunshine! Very relaxing. Would definately recommend.

    Reviewed by Jayne5.0May 2024

  • "We had a lovely time at Pea Top Cottage."

    It is in a lovely village location, ideally placed for exploring the Eden Valley, the Lakes and even a trip to the coast. The living area is small but perfectly adequate for a short holiday. We had everything we needed and the friendly owners couldn’t be more helpful.

    Reviewed by Lynne4.7Apr 2024

  • "Warm and comfortable with everything we needed."

    Reviewed by Brenda5.0Apr 2024

  • "Lovely warm cottage with everything provided for a comfortable stay for 4 adults."

    Perfect location for exploring the fells and other places of interest. The welcome pack of bacon, eggs and wine was much appreciated. The owner was there to welcome us and was always available next door.

    Reviewed by Linda5.0Mar 2024

  • "The owner of the property was lovely offered help if needed ."

    The property its self was O K but it was lacking in home comforts The chairs in the main room were not very comfortable we couldn’t sit on them . TheTV in the room was very small and no T V in the bedrooms . Lack of a ironing board and iron no hairdryer little thing it’s a shame because it was a lovely place and we would of gone back again if it hadn’t been lacking what l would expect from a holiday home .

    Hi Yvonne & Mick. Thank you for coming to stay at Pea Top Cottage and taking the time to write your review. I’m sorry there were no hairdryers - an oversight on my part for not checking. The originals must have gone on walkabout, but please be assured they have now been replaced. I’ve added that an iron & ironing board are available on request on the information page - this is a great idea, thank you. That said, I’m disappointed you didn’t ask about either of these when you were here as I’d have sorted them for you straight away. We do not advertise televisions in bedrooms, and whilst I appreciate I cannot cater to everyone’s requirements the feedback on comfort is good, so I was surprised to read your comment on the sofa and chairs. I’m glad you were able to enjoy your stay nonetheless and appreciate the thank-you-card you kindly left. With best wishes, Joanna Property Owner

    Reviewed by Yvonne2.5Mar 2024

  • "What a gorgeous find."

    A lovely cottage with beautiful views and facilities. It was an easily accessible property and well maintained throughout. The owner was very welcoming and made us feel at home straight away with a lovely welcome pack. All in all a great holiday

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Sep 2023

  • "Lovely stay at Pea Top Cottage, very comfortable and had everything we needed for our self catering break."

    Very friendly owners and beautiful location. Was a very reasonable price and we would highly recommend

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0Aug 2023

  • "Difficult to find any faults, comfortable and well equipped."

    The owner was very helpful and accommodating. Parking available immediately outside and a dog friendly enclosed garden with furniture was great! A super welcome pack was provided upon our arrival and the local pub/restaurant was just a few yards away, great food and beer. We will certainly be back! . .

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0Aug 2023

  • "Lovely cottage in a great location with loads to do in the area."

    Owners were very friendly and could not have done more to help us. Could not recommend enough and would definitely go back.

    Reviewed by Scott5.0Jun 2023

  • "Lovely little cottage owner was very welcoming nothing was too much trouble gave ..."

    Lovely little cottage owner was very welcoming nothing was too much trouble gave us ideas and places to go and the welcome pack lovely touch to the start of our break would recommend

    Reviewed by Allison4.7May 2023

  • "We had a great holiday at pea top and hopefully will be back soon, we thought the owner was such a nice lady really made us feel welcome."

    The local pub/hotel was a really good we had a evening meal there and it was excellent, it’s a ten from me

    Reviewed by John5.0May 2023

  • "A very nice little well equipped cottage, not too far from various places to visit ."

    We had a pleasant relaxing break & Joanne, the owner was always available if we needed any local information.Highly recommended . Pat & Bill Fraser, Inverness.

    Reviewed by William4.7Apr 2023

  • "I stayed here with my partner and two young children."

    We had a great time The cottage is very clean and the lay out works well. It’s well equipped and very quiet, the host is also very friendly and the welcome pack a great touch Would definitely stay here again

    Reviewed by Nick5.0Apr 2023

  • "Pea top was perfect for our stay."

    It was a lovely cottage; comfortable, good amenities, beautifully situated. The owners were so friendly and helpful, we could not have asked for a lovelier place.

    Reviewed by Jos5.0Apr 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay thank you"

    Reviewed by Hilary5.0Feb 2023

  • "The cottage was lovely and clean."

    We loved the welcome pack. Ideal location to explore surrounding areas. Owners were warm and friendly, we would recommend this cottage to others.

    Reviewed by Stanley4.4Jan 2023

  • "We had a fantastic week Joanne was very helpful and friendly amazing views of ..."

    We had a fantastic week Joanne was very helpful and friendly amazing views of the hills central location also let us exercise our two dogs in there large horse paddock and what a fantastic welcome pack bacon and eggs to die for thanks

    Reviewed by Neville4.4Sep 2022

  • "Pleasant cottage and helpful owners."

    Lots of places to visit in the area. Everyone knows about the Lake District and we did some very enjoyable walking there. We have a nervous border collie and the Eden Valley is equally beautiful but the quieter nature of the Eden Valley helped her to relax while on holiday. We were allowed to use the paddock for short walks while we were at the cottage; also very helpful. All in all a very enjoyable holiday and we will very probably return sometime in the future.

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Sep 2022

  • "Excellent place to stay Lovely owners, very helpful ."

    Reviewed by Linda5.0Jul 2022

  • "When we arrived at the property we were met by the lovely owners and provided with a welcome pack including fresh eggs."

    The accommodation was spotless , well organised, plenty of storage and very comfortable. There was a safe outside area for the dog. The accommodation was in a beautiful quiet country location, but with easy access to the lakes including Keswick, Penrith and other areas of interest. Acorn Bank Trust house is close by and is definitely worth a visit,If you do visit Penrith, park at Sainsbury you get three hours free parking. We visited during the heatwave and the owners were very helpful in looking after our needs, providing a large fan to keep us cool. Nothing was too much trouble , we had a lovely restful stay at the property and would visit again.

    Reviewed by Christina5.0Jul 2022

  • "An excellent cottage in a converted farmhouse adjoining the owners property."

    All the facilities you need for your stay and a nice welcome pack awaited us. The friendly owner was usually around and provided good local knowledge about the area.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0May 2022

  • "Loverly property the owner was always helpful."

    welcome pack was great. there own fresh eggs were tastey. great walks easy access to the A66 is minutes away half way between Appleby and Penrith. Would go back again to this loverly pet friendly property

    Reviewed by Barbara4.7May 2022

  • "Thank you so much for our lovely stay."

    The owners were extremely accommodating throughout. The property is very well furnished. The kitchen was the best equipped in a holiday rental we have ever been to which meant we could cook/bake as well as much as we would at home. The property was well situated for some excellent days out in the North Lakes. Thank you once again.

    Reviewed by Craig4.7Apr 2022

  • "Lovely comfortable well maintained cottage with excellent facilities."

    A real home from home! Culgaith is ideally situated for a base to explore the Lake District or if your preference is to stay local a lovely village to take life slower, lovely walks etc. The owners were so friendly and welcoming; nothing was too much trouble. The Black Swan Culgaith is worth a mention here too, great food and ambience.

    Reviewed by Gillian5.0Nov 2021

  • "Lovely cottage in a quiet setting."

    Very friendly owners.Nice place in Llangwathby for a meal.Also a little petrol station & shop.Had a most relaxing enjoyable holiday.Thank You.

    Reviewed by Sandra3.8Sep 2021

  • "We had a fab time."

    Wonderful friendly hosts who were accommodating and friendly. Thank you

    Reviewed by Joanna4.7Aug 2021

  • "The hosts Joanna and family were lovely and helpful."

    The cottage was spotless and although initially unsure about the bed being comfortable I had 7 nights of great sleep. The only thing that would have been beneficial would have been a washer. The dishwasher we never used and I think the space, for us would have been better used with a washing machine. I would recommend Pea Top Cottage and would stay again, great holiday

    Reviewed by Emma4.4Jul 2021

  • "Lovely warm welcome from owners hospitality second to none ."

    We had a very enjoyable stay and doggie friendly

    Reviewed by Audrey4.7Jul 2021

  • "Enjoyable and restful week."

    Cottage owners were helpful and friendly. Lots of lovely places to visit in the area. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Alan4.4Jun 2021

  • "Joanne and David made us very welcome and were easy to approach for advice."

    A big plus for us was a safe area for our little dogs to run around in. The cottage was immaculately clean and having a full-length bath was a big plus. There is lots of storage and drawers and the rooms are of a good size. The seating in the living room needs some attention and Joanne is aware of this and is going to improve it. We had a lovely week and are looking forward to staying next year all being well.

    Reviewed by Maureen4.4Oct 2020

  • "The annex was nice and warm but beds really need replacing as mattress springs very uncomfortable and chairs to sit on not good the settee was old and very low and very uncomfortable to sit on and the chairs modern but tip forwards when you sit on them."

    They are not suitably for people with disability’s even though there is a ramp for easy access the owners very helpfull

    Thank you for your feedback. Although the property does have ramp access to it, it is not advertised as suitable for those with a disability and had you had any concerns prior to booking we could have contact the owner to gain further information to ensure it was suited to your needs. The owner was disappointed to read your comments on the soft furnishings, while they appreciate they cannot cater to everyone's requirements the usual feedback regarding beds and sofas are excellent. Had they been made aware of your struggle with the sofa they could have made implements available for you to combat your problem and make your stay more enjoyable, it is regrettable that they were not given this opportunity. Over all the owners hope this didn't detract from your stay at Pea Top Cottage and look forward to seeing you again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan3.4Sep 2020

  • "Spotlessly clean, cosy and comfortable cottage."

    Nice welcome from friendly owners. Good base for the Lake District, plenty to see and do without too much travelling.

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0Sep 2020

  • "Property ideal for exploring Lake District and Carlisle area very helpful hosts situated in a quiet village and a nice homely place to stay."

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Sep 2020

  • "Made very welcome Every thing you could want was there,very comfortable"

    Reviewed by Cherith5.0Sep 2020

  • "Pea Top Cottage is lovely, uncluttered and spotlessly clean with everything you could want and handy little garden for the dogs and to relax in the sun."

    The cottage is modern and tastefully furnished, plenty of hot water and everything well maintained. Easily accessible off road parking too, Pea Top ticked all the boxes for us. The owners are helpful and friendly without being intrusive and it was a pleasant place to relax after a day of sightseeing. There’s loads to do and explore in the area and Culgaith is a pretty, quiet village with lovely walks. Nearby Lowther Castle was stunning, we enjoyed our visit, I would highly recommend Pea Top Cottage and hope to visit again.

    Reviewed by Clare5.0Aug 2020

  • "Lovely quaint cottage of a good size."

    Living room/ kitchen slightly snug but ok for our needs. perfect location, near places of interest and eateries but in very quiet village.

    Reviewed by Erwin4.7Aug 2020

  • "Pea top cottage is a lovely clean well equipped cosy cottage with enclosed garden for our dogs."

    We enjoyed our stay immensely which was made special by our hosts Joanna and david they are a lovely friendly couple who couldn’t do enough for us would definitely stay there again

    Reviewed by Sandra5.0Jul 2020

  • "The location was lovely and quiet a very friendly welcome."

    The eggs, bacon and wine when we arrived was very much appreciated and a pleasant surprise.

    Reviewed by John5.0Sep 2019

  • "Excellent location for train links from Langwathby (only a few miles down the road) to Carlisle or Settle / Leeds and free parking at station."

    Reviewed by Mark4.1Jun 2019

  • "Very friendly and helpful owners."

    Reviewed by David5.0Jun 2019

  • "Pea Top Cottage, was clean and well stocked with everything you could need for your stay."

    The owners were very friendly and helpful. The cottage is well placed approximately 8 miles from Penrith to tour the local area. We would definitely return at some point in the future.

    Reviewed by Debbie5.0Jun 2019

  • "Cottage was lovely and very clean!"

    Will definitely go back next year!

    Reviewed by kayleigh5.0Jun 2019

  • "We stayed at Pea Top for 5 nights using it as a base to go walking in both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Moors."

    The village of Culgaith is extremely friendly and welcoming. The cottage itself has good parking for 2 cars, is well laid out, clean and comfortable with extensive T.V. channels if you have time to watch the T.V. As for Joanne and her husband, you really couldn't ask for better hosts. Friendly, informative if you have a question about the area, welcoming without being intrusive, I just can't express enough how friendly these two people are, this knits with the village where everyone I met was welcoming, friendly and helpful. If I was going to move too Cumbria I would move to Culgaith. In short, if you are planning to stay in Cumbria, you will not find a better location than Pea Top Cottage Culgaith. Brilliant.

    Reviewed by Robert4.7Jun 2019

  • "Hospitality was super: friendly, relaxed, sincere"

    Reviewed by Annie5.0May 2019

  • "The owners of the cottage were very helpful and friendly."

    This cottage is the perfect location for both the lake district and the north yorkshire dales. We will certainly use again

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0Apr 2019

  • "The cottage was a home from home, our hosts were exceptional nothing was too much trouble and the location is perfect for the lakes and surrounding areas."

    Reviewed by Joyce5.0Mar 2019

  • "Lovely little cottage people friendly and accommodating very clean"

    Reviewed by Ann Marie5.0Oct 2018

  • "Stated dog friendly but there is no enclosed garden for your pet"

    Thank you very much for your feedback my cottage now have an enclosed area for my guests. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alice3.8Oct 2018

  • "We were made to feel very welcome and given a lovley welcome pack."

    This was our first experience of just the 2 of us on a self catering holiday and after this cottage it will not be our last.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Sep 2018

  • "Joanne and David were most welcoming, the cottage was well equipped, warm and cosy."

    Just perfect for a quiet, get away from it all break in the lovely Lake District.

    Reviewed by Edward5.0Sep 2018

  • "Pea top cottage is lovely."

    The owner was so welcoming and friendly, the area is beautiful and an ideal place for exploring the lake district or the Scottish borders. Will definitely remember it for our next journey to the region.

    Reviewed by Ian4.7Sep 2018

  • "Joanna and David were very helpful and especially good with my 12 year old grandson."

    The village is very quiet but near enough to Penrith. The Black Horse pub in the village is very welcoming and serves excellent food. If we are around the area again we would stay here again. The cottage itself is only small but has everything you need and was very clean. We enjoyed our holiday in the area.

    5.0Aug 2018

  • "Very much enjoyed our stay here, the owners were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay and the welcome pack was very much appreciated and enjoyed."

    This lovely cottage is in a quiet peaceful village, within walking distance to the excellent local pub/restaurant whose food and hospitality we can highly recommend.The location is a good base for exploring the local area.

    Reviewed by J5.0Jul 2018

  • "Mr and Mrs Donaldson were extremely welcoming and friendly and we really appreciated their friendliness."

    Reviewed by Denis5.0Jul 2018

  • "Lovely cottage, situated in the quiet little village of Culgaith."

    Offers a peaceful place to relax, nice food in the local hotel, and a good coffee shop with homebaking nearby. Proximity to the M6 sets it up as a good base for visiting the Lakes, Hadrian’s wall, and an hour or so away, the Yorkshire Dales. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming, provided us with extras, and were knowledgeable about the local area which was helpful. Would happily return.

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Jun 2018

  • "Good Holiday, Host very friendly, enjoyed being shown the Market Garden, Chickens & Alpackas."

    . Suprised not to find an information pack as we have been used to. Local Pub very good food and again very friendly. Not been to this area before but found lots of places to visit & things to do. Really enjoyed the peace & quiet, cottage had everything we needed.

    Reviewed by Rita3.8Jun 2018

  • "The cottage was warm and comfortable and we had everything we needed."

    The owners were very friendly and accommodating. We had a very pleasant stay.

    Reviewed by Ria4.8Oct 2017

  • "Fantastic owners."

    Great location

    Reviewed by David5.0Oct 2017

  • "We had a truly wonderful time."

    The cottage owner couldn't have been more helpful, kind and generous and was very knowledgeable about the surrounding area and best places to visit. The cottage was immaculate, very very comfortable, parking was easy and the directions were really good. The welcome pack was fabulous. I can't praise Joanna and David more highly than to say that they simply made our holiday for us.

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Sep 2017

  • "Overall the cottage was what we were expecting the owner very friendly and the welcome pack was very welcome"

    Reviewed by Steve5.0Jul 2017

  • "Lovely welcome from owners just like home from home"

    Reviewed by Robert5.0Jun 2017

  • "Lovely warm cosy cottage, friendly owners."

    Would recommend.

    Reviewed by Ann4.8Feb 2017

  • "Lovely place."

    great local hotel the black swan. Central amend yet very quiet.

    Reviewed by Lee5.0Oct 2016

  • "A wonderful warm and comfortable cottage."

    Facilities are all of good quality and everything you could need is provided from toaster to tin foil. Owner Joanna was very welcoming and helpful. The Eden Valley is a beautiful location twixt Lake District and Yorkshire dales.

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0Sep 2016

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Summary

  • All ground floor
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Lockable bike storage
  • Front patio with furniture
  • Access to the owners’ paddock
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 4 miles, pub 2 mins walk
  • Note: Ramped access to front door
  • Note: Dogs are not allowed in the owners' paddock
  • Please Note: Iron & Ironing Board on request
  • Please note: This property only accepts bookings for a minimum of 3 nights.

The property

This lovely detached cottage is situated in a courtyard next to the owners' home on a non-working farm, in the rural village of Culgaith, within the beautiful Eden Valley.

Located between the Lake District and the Northern Pennines, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this traditional cottage will provide the perfect accommodation for a small family or a group of friends in need of a countryside holiday at any time of year.

Pea Top Cottage is set all on the ground floor, with ramped access to the front door, and once you step inside you’ll find all you need for a comfortable and relaxing break away.

Inside, there is an open plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area, a bathroom, super king-size double bedroom and a twin bedroom.

Outside, there is a front patio ideal to relax with a good book and a refreshing drink, whilst guests are also welcome to visit the owners’ paddock to admire their hens.

Whether it’s boating, yachting, mountain walking or cycling that you love to do, this cottage is the perfect base from which to indulge in your favourite outdoor activity.

You can also tour the gorgeous Eden Valley and hop on board the Settle - Carlisle Railway, or travel over to the Lake District to visit splendid villages such as Pooley Bridge, where you can ride the Ullswater Steamer and cruise gently down Ullswater Lake.

The ancient market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland is also highly recommended, with its quaint cobbled streets, boutique shops and charming tea rooms just waiting to be explored.

No matter where you decide to visit, a holiday to this pretty corner of England is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed.

A sweet cottage in a quiet, village location, perfect for those in need of a rural retreat to remember.

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About the location

CULGAITH

Skirwith 2 miles; Penrith 8 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 9 miles

Culgaith is a small rural village, located in The Culgaith Parish, between the North Pennines and the Lake District, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the historical market towns of Appleby and Penrith. There’s a lovely old village church and a splendid pub, The Black Swan, offering hearty food, wines and its own stretch of river for fishing. Just two miles away is the village of Skirwith, with a village green and a beck running through its centre. Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England) are close by, as is the market town of Penrith with its sandstone buildings, specialist shops, pubs and restaurants. Hadrian's Wall and the historic city of Carlisle are within driving distance, or why not discover the stunning scenery of both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks? Culgaith is the perfect rural retreat for a holiday in this region.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas