The Oaks Cottage

"Lovely little cottage in a great location, done to a decent overall standard.

We encountered one main issue which would stop us returning or recommending it if the basement bedroom is being used. There was a pungent smell in the basement bedroom which appeared to get worse during our stay. It was an unpleasant and unusual smell that we had not experienced before, a mix of floral and chemical odours, and it was difficult to identify where it was coming from. Unfortunately, this had a significant impact on those sleeping in this room."

Here’s a polished, friendly review that keeps an overall positive tone while mentioning the small issues constructively: --- We stayed at Oak Cottage with five adults and a dog and overall really enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was decorated for Christmas, which was a lovely touch and made it feel very welcoming. Everything was very clean and tidy on arrival, and the owner kindly came and turned the heating on about 30 minutes before we arrived, which was much appreciated on a cold evening. The kitchen was very well equipped and had everything we needed for our stay. We also appreciated the nice welcome basket with Bucks Fizz and snacks – a thoughtful extra. The beds were comfortable and we didn’t have any major issues with sleeping. Parking was manageable; we parked around the corner on Roper Street without much difficulty. Penrith can be a bit annoying for parking (having lived there ourselves), but Sainsbury’s nearby offers three hours free parking, which was useful. The location is very central and convenient, although the road can be a little noisy on weekdays. There were a few small points worth noting. The window seal in the master bedroom has a slight gap, so traffic noise is noticeable when it’s busy. A couple of doorstops downstairs would be helpful, as there are several doors that are easier left open. A small shoe rack or space near the door would also be useful, especially with five adults. Our dog struggled a little with toileting in the yard as it’s fully paved. The living room felt slightly small for more than four people, but it was still workable for us. Overall, Oak Cottage suited our needs well, felt homely and well cared for, and we enjoyed our stay. We would happily recommend it for a central and comfortable base in Penrith.

We really enjoyed our time at the Oaks cottage.

It was well positioned and close to all the bars, restaurants and tourist facilities. The 3 bedrooms were decent size and beds were very comfortable. The bedroom in the basement was great for us to not hear our noisy teenagers. There was a lovely bathroom and nice terrace. The fact it is dog friendly was great as these are few and far between. We had a lovely welcome basket upon arrival and good instructions for the cottage and surrounding area and things to do. There were plenty of TVs too but we couldn't figure out the bedroom ones but didn't really need them anyway. The keybox made arrival and departure easy too. We would recommend this and it was good value for money.