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Squirrel Cottage - Greystoke

Greystoke, near Penrith, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Towels included
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Teeming with chocolate box charm, this cottage offers a peaceful respite in the Cumbrian countryside
  • Set opposite the village green, you can embrace the slow pace of Greystoke life from this holiday home
  • Rest and recharge by the warmth of the electric fire, no doubt exhausted after long Lake District walks
Overview
Property code: OC-S30412

Escape to this stone-built retreat in the picturesque village of Greystoke, perfect for a getaway with family, friends, and your four-legged adventurers. Discover a wonderful blend of timeless charm and modern comfort with exposed wooden beams overhead and a warming wood burner-effect fire in the cosy lounge.

Step inside, and the dining room welcomes you with its stone-flagged flooring, wooden beams, and exposed brickwork. A couple of steps lead to a bright, well-equipped kitchen ready for preparing delicious meals after a day of exploring. Across from the dining room, the cosy lounge invites relaxation with soft seating, a Smart TV, Wifi and a wood burner-effect electric fire for snug evenings in with Rover curled up in the warmth. Head upstairs to find two light and airy bedrooms—a comfortable double and a spacious twin—along with a gleaming family bathroom lit by skylights in the roof. While the property doesn’t have its own outdoor space, the village green is less than 200 metres away, where you can let your canine companion stretch their legs and soak up the fresh countryside air in this lovely community setting. Parking is on-street around the village square.

This welcoming village offers a heated outdoor pool (open from May to September) and a lively local pub just a couple of doors down from the cottage, where furry friends are encouraged to join you. History hounds will enjoy exploring Greystoke''s medieval castle, which hosts bars, live events, and walking trails. 6 miles away lies Ullswater, England''s second-largest lake, where you can wander along scenic shores, visit the stunning Aira Force Waterfall (9 miles), or explore the quaint village of Pooley Bridge (6 miles). For hiking enthusiasts and their four-pawed pals, nearby Great Mell (6 miles), Little Mell (6.5 miles), and Blencathra (10 miles) offer trails with breathtaking views stretching to the Solway Firth and the Pennines. For a slower-paced day, the market town of Penrith (5 miles) boasts cobbled streets, independent shops, and dog-friendly eateries, while a train ride to Carlisle (17.5 miles) reveals a historic city with a striking castle and cathedral.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher, washer/dryer and microwave
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • WIFI provided
  • No garden
  • On-street parking
  • Pub and shop less than 0.5 miles
  • Please note this property contains beams and low ceilings in places so please take care
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Amy 20th April 2026

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Check in was very easy (key outside in keysafe). Bottle of fizz, bread, butter & milk was waiting for our arrival. We stayed here for 3 nights and found it ideally located. The village pub (The Boot & Shoe Inn) is dog friendly and does lovely food (gets busy at weekends so pre book a table if you wish to eat there). The cottage itself is very coRead moresy and well equipped with everything you need. The beds are really comfy with plenty of extra pillows and bedding if needed. Some issues we experienced were that the tv in the lounge had no tv channels due to poor aerial signal but it does have Netflix via the wifi. The shower was quite small and it wasnt a power shower, also there was an issue with hot water, there was a note left explaning how to overcome this but it still caused some inconvenience. The heating in the cottage is by way of wall mounted electric heaters, they took abit of sussing out how to operate but once working they did a great job of warming up the cottage. The mentioned issues aside, overall we enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 15th November 2025

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Another lovely stay, contrary to past reviews, we cannot smell damp at all. This is our third stay and cannot fault the hosts efforts to accommodate and welcome their guests. A huge thank you

Reviewed by Kaley 9th September 2025

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The cottage is spacious, well equipped and in an excellent location (very close to the local pub, up the road from the village shop and opposite the village green). If you stay in summer, theres also an outdoor pool which offers some sessions to the public. The whole area is dog walking heaven! Our host provided a generous welcome pack complete witRead moreh bread, butter, bacon, beer and Prosecco. Sadly, the cottage smelt of damp downstairs. Not overpoweringly so, but definitely there and not pleasant. Also, the bedsheets are not pure cotton so if that matters to you, you may wish to bring your own bedding. Those two things aside, it was a very good stay. "Reply from holidaycottages.co.uk - Thank you, Kaley, for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. Were delighted you enjoyed the location, the welcome pack, and all the nearby amenities, it really is a lovely area for walks and relaxing breaks. Were sorry to hear you noticed a damp smell downstairs and appreciate you mentioning it, the owner is aware of your feedback and is looking into it to make sure its resolved. The owner did also want to reassure you that the bed sheets are 100% cotton, and is sorry to hear you felt they were not up to standard. Were so glad you had an overall good stay and hope we can welcome you and your dog back again soon!" Hide

Reviewed by Philip 23rd June 2025

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Reviewed by Louise 21st April 2025

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Squirrel Cottage was a lovely comfortable base for us to explore the more northern areas of the lakes, and we had a lovely stay. Its relatively small but very cozy and perfect for the three of us and a fluffy one. Weve visited the lakes for many years and stayed in various cottages and lodges but this has to be the most well equipped accommodatioRead moren weve ever stayed in, right down to having a step for our little girl to reach the sink, and a bean bag for her to relax on after busy days out! We arrived late and hadnt had chance to get the basics in so when we were greeted with thoughtful items such as Prosecco, eggs, bacon, bread, milk & biscuits we were very grateful. Things like kitchen foil, washing up liquid and shampoo arent usually provided in self catering accommodation so these were pleasant surprises too. Parking was sometimes a problem getting a space on the road in front of the cottage but the village had other places to park so wasnt too much of an issue. Lots of really nice places to eat nearby; The Sun, Pooley Bridge Inn and Ullswater Inn. Im aware the owners are new to holiday rentals but would be good to get a visitor book for future visitors to leave ideas for days out, places to eat, etc weve always enjoyed reading them in places weve stayed before and find them extremely useful. Lovely castle right on the doorstep too so be sure to visit Greystoke castle before you leave. Really enjoyed our stay :-) Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 11th March 2025

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What a lovely cottage, clean and fresh. The atmosphere was warm and cosy and we really appreciated the welcome treats that had been left for us. The owners have put thought and care into Squirrel cottage and the reward is a first class holiday home with lots of homely comforts. We will definitely stay again.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.