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Lonsdale Villa Retreat

(Ref. 1125802)

Penrith, Cumbria Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

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  • 14 Guests

  • 7 Bedrooms

  • 5 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • house (9)
  • owners (8)
  • well (8)
  • great (7)
  • stay (7)

16 Customer Reviews

  • "What a wonderful stay we had."

    The house was amazing and had everything we needed. Everything from the quirks in each room to the hot tub and the garden was absolutely perfect. Once could book it for weeks and never get bored.

    Reviewed by Laura5.0★Aug 2026

  • "Excellent period property with lovely and extensive grounds."

    Great facilities and responsive owners. Thoroughly enjoyed by all the family celebrating my 70th.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2026

  • "Lansdale Villa Retreat was the ideal location for our family New Year’s get together."

    The property was very well equipped, and it was nicely decorated for Christmas/New Year. Having several communal rooms meant that small groups could meet to do their own thing, but come together for meals and other activities. The property was well situated in Penrith. Turn right at the end of the drive and it’s a short walk into the town, turn left and in a few minutes you’re in open countryside. The owners had thoughtfully left some bottles of wine/prosecco and chocolates. We can highly recommend the property and would consider returning next New Year.

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★Dec 2025

  • "We had a wonderful stay at Lonsdale villa over the Christmas period."

    The home was accommodating for all of us and we loved the quirkiness of the bedrooms and such a traditional feel around the house. Great location for beautiful walks in the Lake District and easy access to the local town. The only things to mention was that the main in the lounge would only turn on but not access wifi or even normal TV. Additionally, there was heavy condensation which did cause large amounts of water on carpets under the window in one of loft bedrooms.

    Hi, glad your stay at Lonsdale was enjoyable. Sorry to hear about the TV in lounge, if you had mentioned we could have arranged to call round straight away and sort, so sorry about this. Condensation is an issue when external temps are very low, and internal are high, Not ideal but sadly the nature of an old houses, again if we had known we would have arranged house keeping to call around and sort. Many thanks for your feedback, and please do let us know if you intend to book again and we can offer some Discount. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lily4.0★Dec 2025

  • "Fabulous property for a large gathering."

    Kitchen well stocked with equipment. Comfy beds and hot showers. Lovely hosts, thanks for a great stay.

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Great property!"

    We visited as a family for my 40th birthday and had a great weekend. Spacious so everyone could have their own space and having 2 dishwashers made a massive difference. Penrith is a 5 min walk away with plenty of bars, restaurants and supermarkets. Grounds were beautiful and I loved the added touches like the apple trees. Icing on the cake was the neighbours cat visiting

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2025

  • "The place was amazing, lots of space for everyone to not feel like they are living on top of each other."

    Place is well decorated and lots of great facilities and amenities. Grounds are fab and the woofer loved the sniffs. Hot tub was a big hit with the kids. Owners and David are lovely, super helpful and responsive. We had a minor issue and it was resolved super quikcly. Would highly recommended staying here. Hope to be back

    Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Very well apportioned house with plenty of rooms for a large party with entertainment and positioned within Very short distance of the town."

    Excellent all round

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2025

  • "We had a fabulous stay in your beautiful and well equipped property."

    Thank you Louise, we are so pleased you had a wonderful time and thank you for choosing to stay with us. If you ever want to rebook please get in contact so we can offer you a discount. Happy new year to you all. Collette and David Property Owner

    Reviewed by Louise5.0★Dec 2024

  • "The property is absolutely stunning, set in a beautiful location."

    The facilities are amazing, the welcome pack was so thoughtful, the owners were friendly, kind and really went out of their way to make our stay special. I cannot recommend highly enough!!

    Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Oct 2024

  • "A brilliant house for a large group, the kitchen especially is great for a large group working together and the two dishwashers - a game changer!"

    !! Very comfortable throughout and a real home from home, had everything you needed and the welcome box such a bonus. A big thank you to David and Collette for that little bit more that they provide.

    Reviewed by Clare5.0★Aug 2024

  • "A beautiful old house, set in lovely grounds."

    There was plenty of space for our large family group and lots for children and dogs to enjoy. The owners responded well to questions/issues. It felt like a special place for our get-together.

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Beautiful house surrounded by lovely well maintained gardens."

    Excellent venue to celebrate my mother’s 80th birthday. Facilities excellent and rooms all decorated with an individual flair.We also had dogs with us and the owners even provided beds for them.Easy walking distance to Penrith town centre for a pint or two although there is a bar in the house. Thankyou for a lovely experience

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Apr 2024

  • "A lovely comfortable large house which was perfect for our large family group."

    It was extremely well equipped. Our grandchildren loved the trampoline and hot tub. The house was beautifully decorated with great artwork throughout and the garden was delightful. Ideal position within walking distance of Penrith centre and lots to do. We walked, hiked, ran, cycled, kayaked and visited a couple of castles during our week stay. The owners, Collette and David, were extremely helpful and friendly.

    Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Beautiful large house."

    Perfect location. Owners extremely helpful. Ideal for family gathering. Definitely recommend.

    Reviewed by Ingrid5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Fantastic week long stay at Lonsdale villa for my wife’s 50th shared with family/friends & 4 dogs."

    Perfect location , wonderful house and hosts. Many thanks to David and Colette for your attention to detail and rapid response when required. We will be returning to property soon , sincerely Jason/gaby friends & family…..

    Reviewed by Jason5.0★Aug 2023

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Summary

  • The house is set over 3 floors and sleeps 14 with seven bedrooms
  • First floor - 2 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower , basin and WC named 'Helvellyn' and 'Langdale' ,1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC plus private sitting area and Smart TV named 'Honister'
  • Second floor - 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request) named 'Glenridding', 2 x second-floor twin bed rooms that (can be zip linked to king size beds on request) , named 'Patterdale' and 'Blencathra', 1 x second-floor double plus single on request called 'Gillside'
  • 2 x second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Second-floor sitting room
  • Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Utility: 1 x washing machine, 1 x tumble dryer
  • Dining room with woodburning stove
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Snug with woodburning stove
  • Nook Bar with woodburning stove
  • Games room off the Nook bar with karoke, table football, arts and a selection of board games.
  • Property heating: Gas, other heating sources: Woodburning Stove
  • 1 oven of type: electric, 1 oven of type: electric
  • Hobs
  • Microwave
  • Fridge Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • TV TV TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • 1 Highchair
  • Parking
  • 1 x Garden
  • Hot Tub
  • Pets allowed
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Pub within 0.1 miles
  • Shop within 0.1 miles
  • Note: Please no stag or hen party bookings
  • Note: There is an option to book a private chef
  • Note: This property accepts a maximum of 3 nights for bookings, for any stays between 4-6 days please contact Sykes
  • Note: 7 well behaved dogs are welcome, the first 3 dogs are free and any additional dogs are charged at £30 per dog, per stay
  • Note: this property can be booked with Ref 1137588, together sleeping 18 guests
  • Please Note: This property can be booked with less facilities to accommodate a smaller party of 6 at a discounted rate
  • Please enquire with Sykes 01244 345700
  • Please Note: The Lonsdale Villa only accepts a maximum of 3 Nights or a stay of 7 Nights
  • Please contact Sykes if you require a different number of nights

The property

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant town of Penrith settled in Cumbria’s Eden Valley is Lonsdale Villa, the ultimate rural retreat.

This impressive Victorian villa has been thoughtfully renovated, blending its historic charm with beautifully-appointed, contemporary and stylish decor.

Offering guests a taste of country house life, this is the perfect dwelling for large families or a group of friends looking to explore the wonders of Cumbria and the Lake District with their beloved canine companion.

After a day full of exploration, cross the threshold into your new home-from-home, find a welcoming sitting room, a snug and bar area, all boasting woodburning stoves so you can unwind and rest your feet.

The interior also houses a wonderfully-appointed kitchen with all the necessary appliances to rustle up a hearty meal that the whole family can enjoy at the dining table with room for everyone in front of the gentle warmth of the woodburning stove.

If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic dwelling venture into the heart of Penrith where you can stock up on essentials at the local stores or head to a local pub to toast your well-earned retreat including The Druid Arms, The Woolpack Inn or Dappers Bar.

The town is also home to the historic ruins of the 14th-century Penrith Castle; continue the historic excursion by visiting Brougham Castle, Clifton Hall or the breath-taking Lowther Castle and Gardens.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be in their element thanks to the abundance of walking, hiking and cycling trails on offer in the Lake District National Park.

Head to Ullswater lake to admire the Aira Force Waterfall or embark on Brae Fell, Great Mell Fell and Nethermost Pike hiking trails.

All this and more awaits at Lonsdale Villa where unforgettable family holiday memories are made.

Note: this property can be booked with Ref. 1137588, together sleeping 18 guests

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £750.

Where you’ll be staying

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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.

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Please Note: The Lonsdale Villa only accepts a maximum of 3 Nights or a stay of 7 Nights. Please contact Sykes if you require a different number of nights

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before midnight , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.

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