Chimney Gill | Penrith | Sour Nook | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.7★

12 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

70 Customer Review(s)

Margaret
September 2024

“One of our party had a nasty accident on the wooden floored landing upstairs, slipping off not very visible steps down from each room to the landing itself.”

Had to go to an and e, broken metatarsals in her foot. Going to be a long healing process. This has been pointed out to the owners, needs l e d lights or hazard tape on the edges. Also, no handrail up first part of stairs, something needed for older people. Radiator in one bedroom was on full at times and we were unable to turn it off. However, we did have a good holiday, great weather.

Had to go to an and e, broken metatarsals in her foot. Going to be a long healing process. This has been pointed out to the owners, needs l e d lights or hazard tape on the edges. Also, no handrail up first part of stairs, something needed for older people. Radiator in one bedroom was on full at times and we were unable to turn it off. However, we did have a good holiday, great weather.

- Margaret, September 2024
Jim April 2024

“Lovely homely cottage had everything we needed to celebrate our golden wedding ...”

Lovely homely cottage had everything we needed to celebrate our golden wedding well laid out for our family despite on a working farm it had no effect our our holiday we were not disturbed at all so a great big thank you to all bit out of the way but still that’s what we wanted a family get together so perfect we will definitely book this again best wishes for the future for the owners never got to meet them but my family had made arrangements for our anniversary

- Jim, April 2024
John December 2023

“Great cottage, very well appointed.”

Really enjoyed our stay.

- John, December 2023
Mary-louise May 2023

“We were a group of 6 adults and 6 teenagers from three different families.”

The house was perfect for us. Plenty of space in the house to relax and escape from each other when required. Lots of hot water for showers after water sports on Ullswater and walking the local peaks. We are able to cook perfectly well, although it took a little while to get used to the cooker - a bit fierce! The outhouse nextdoor with an additional fridge was ideal for overspill food and drinks and also for drying out kit. There were plenty of tea towels, towels, crockery etc. All very useful. The owners were responsive when we started to run out of toilet paper and bin bags. The toilet seat in the downstairs ensuite needs a bit of attention but that's a small detail. We made lovely memories at Chimney Gill with friends and would very happily return. Thank-you!

- Mary-louise, May 2023
Ally February 2023

“Great stay, thank you!”

Good communication in advance, spa passes were a great bonus (and the spa was lovely), comfy warm rooms and communal areas. We had a really lovely time and would totally recommend it for other groups. Only thing was we had to go out and get dishwasher tablets... would have been good to have a couple there to at least get people started but that's only a minor point.

- Ally, February 2023
Christine December 2022

“We spent Christmas at Chimney Gill with our family of 10 adults, 1 ‘pre teen’ and 2 toddlers.”

It is a lovely cottage with plenty of room for all of us. Lots of equipment ( high chairs, travel cots, cooking utensils, towels etc) provided by the friendly owners who were quick to supply extra forks when requested. They had decorated the cottage for Christmas with a real tree which we appreciated. The house is very warm for the most part and the heating is easy to adjust. My son and his family found the ground floor bedroom a little cold at first but he turned the radiator up and was impressed by how quickly the room heated up. The owners recently had a new door fitted in the shower in the main bathroom but the shower still has a slight leak. The showers in the en-suites are very good. As keen cooks and bakers, we enjoyed working in the large kitchen, although perhaps we could have done with slightly more work surfaces to prepare Christmas dinner. We brought extra baking pans and roasting tins to cook over the Christmas period but in normal circumstances the owners have provided adequate pans and crockery. The location is a little remote (although easy to find) but we enjoyed trips out driving round the lanes admiring the scenery on our way to Carlisle (25 minutes) and to Grasmere (1 hour). We didn’t get chance to use the spa pass, but maybe another time. To summarise, we had a great time and would love to return. Thank you.

- Christine, December 2022
Cate December 2022

“The cottage was beautiful and had enough space to fit us all in for the weekend comfortably however the WiFi didn’t work and no real attempt was made to fix it even thought the issue was raised as soon as we arrived as coverage was patchy this made communication with others in our group difficult.”

The main bathroom shower leaked into the kitchen dining room and again no attempt was made to rectify this. The promised fire supplies were a box of old fence posts with no kindling or fire lighters and with no close shops this was less than ideal. Given the issues we had v the cost of a weekend here I won’t be booking again.

- Cate, December 2022
Alana October 2022

“We spent the weekend at chimney gill with a big group of friends - 5 adults and 5 kids (aged 1-9).”

The house was absolutely perfect for our group- great big bedrooms with plenty bathrooms, big relaxing living space and fab outdoor space for the kids too. We enjoyed days out to Whinlatter forest and Keswick, and a morning swim at the hotel pool! The owners were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

- Alana, October 2022
Lisa August 2022

“Beautiful house, very well presented and plenty of room.”

Lovely views and great area for access to many walk’s within 20 miles.

- Lisa, August 2022
Susan August 2022

“We have been to this property before and have always had a wonderful stay.”

- Susan, August 2022
Barbara July 2022

“Great property for 10 people.”

comfy beds with good quality bed linen and towels.plenty of outside area to sit in and play games.would have liked a larger kettle,another frying pan and some milk on arrival.easy access to the lakes.

- Barbara, July 2022
James December 2021

“Two small areas for improvement.”

The house was very cold when we arrived. The heating could have been turned up the day before. We missed a few basics:: a frying pan, enough dishwasher tabs, washing up liquid, washing powder. We really enjoyed our stay!

- James, December 2021
Helen December 2021

“We loved our stay at Chimney Gill Cottage, such a beautiful cottage in such a beautiful location.”

The cottage was extremely clean, bright and fresh. We have done many self catering cottages where you have to bring everything with you including soap for the bathroom but Chimney had it all and it was such a nice touch! The kitchen was well equipped and I even managed to cook a roast dinner for the 10 of us. We loved the open plan living area and especially the fire, it made it extra cosy and warm! I would most defiantly recommend this cottage and we will be booking it again the in the future.

- Helen, December 2021
Rosie October 2021

“We had such a wonderful stay at Chimney Gill.”

The house was equipped with everything we needed, the kitchen had everything - maybe just put a note up saying you need to flick the switch for the oven! Beds were comfortable, plenty of bathrooms, the living space is bigger than the photos and we easily fir 12 around the dining table. You have to drive a bit for a walk but there are some great local pubs/villages and fab walks. Thanks so much!

- Rosie, October 2021
Kenneth October 2021

“6 adults 4 little ones,just back from a lovely stay.”

everything was fantastic, plenty of space for little ones to play indoors as weather was wet for them to play outside. We had one little problem which was soon sorted out by the owners. Loved loved loved it BIG THANK YOU

- Kenneth, October 2021
Michela September 2021

“Lovely cottage, good facilities, great location.”

- Michela, September 2021
Andrea August 2021

“Great position in August outside the National Park.”

Quiet and beautiful. Attractive villages and walks along the Cumbrian way.Surprising beaches along the Solway Firth, again almost deserted and yet safe and beautiful. The vouchers for the spa were much appreciated also. Some excellent and still challenging walks on the lower fells. Great pubs and gastro pubs within easy reach. Our only real issues were the Wifi. which for most of the holiday was down. This may be a blip as Graham told us they had been having some work done. We acknowledge that expectation needs to be lower in remote areas, but if Wi fi is offered it should be done so with some caveats.

- Andrea, August 2021
Lisa August 2020

“The accommodation was excellent, was like going into a posh hotel, very clean and spacious we would definitely return.”

- Lisa, August 2020
Jennifer December 2019

“Fantastic, well equipped home in rural Cumbria.”

It felt like a home from home with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Comfortable beds, plenty of hot water and not too far to travel for days out.

- Jennifer, December 2019
Rosemary December 2019

“We have just had a wonderful week with all the family at Chimney Gill.”

It is a wonderful house for a large group. We had a very warm welcome from Graham, and beautiful Christmas decorations and a very generous welcome pack. The house is spacious, warm and very well equipped. The children loved a visit to the barns - thank you Graham!

- Rosemary, December 2019
Rafeeq Ahmed October 2019

“Enjoyed staying there with family.”

- Rafeeq Ahmed, October 2019
Shirley October 2019

“We were a group of friends using the cottage for birthday celebrations.”

It was ideal for the purpose and to use as a base to go out and about, we did need a car for this. Although we had problems with the heating Graham and Tracey were on hand to sort things for us. I would certainly go back again.

- Shirley, October 2019
Sam July 2019

“Gorgeous cottage , photos didn’t do it justice!”

Immaculate inside and lovely furnishings Beautiful location

- Sam, July 2019
Jane May 2019

“We had an amazing stay at Chimney Gill.”

Large group of girls and cottage had everything we needed. Comfortable beds, great living space, great little suntrap and patio. Lovely touches included welcome basket with cereal, milk, bacon etc The cottage ticked all our boxes and we are already talking about booking up again. Can highly recommend the cottage - was perfect for our weekend away.

- Jane, May 2019
Sandra May 2019

“Loved this cottage.”

Comfortable, clean, lovely welcome pack. Highly recommend.

- Sandra, May 2019
Emma April 2019

“We stayed 2 nights for a friends' hen party and couldn't have picked a better place to stay!”

The house was well laid out with plenty of space for everyone, the bedrooms spacious and plenty of space for our 4 cars (could probably have got at least 1 more car in). We hired a private chef who had no complaints about the kitchen, although we weren't sure on how to use the oven at first! The owners are very friendly, it's a working farm so there seemed to always be someone around on site. It was also lovely to wake up to the sound of sheep every morning!

- Emma, April 2019
Richard February 2019

“As we have used Sykes on several occasions we knew exactly what (high level) service to expect and, yet again, were not disappointed.”

- Richard, February 2019
Jon February 2019

“The farm is really lovely, and bigger than it looked on the Sykescottages photos.”

Everything we needed was there, there were 12 of us staying and its is fully equipped for 12. It was a cold week in February when we went, the farm is centrally heated and lovely and toasty warm. The pretty villages of Hesket Newmarket and Caldbeck are near by and worth a visit. We loved the Old Crown Inn pub and Brewery in Hesket. The farm is roughly half way between Penrith and Carlisle which was convenient for people arriving and leaving by train and there are good supermarkets in Penrith.

- Jon, February 2019
Julie December 2018

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need in a rural setting.”

We were welcomed with fairy lights outside and a beautiful tree and decorations inside. Woke up to see the sunrising across the fields where the sheep were waiting patiently for the farmer to come and feed them. Perfect!

- Julie, December 2018
Mustafa July 2018

“Fantastic host and welcoming.”

Beautiful farm house and very spacious for 3 families. Highly recommended

- Mustafa, July 2018
Emanuel June 2018

“The house is really good size for a team of 10 adults and some children.”

We noticed one bedroom bed not very comfortable -the ground floor bedroom. Except that everything was very good.

- Emanuel, June 2018
Emily April 2018

“Doesn't specify right on a working farm, which may have been an overlook on my part.”

However, the cottage was beautiful. We arrived to a lovely welcome package and a clean, warm cottage. Towels were laid out on the bed and everything felt so cosy and warming. The stay was quiet, in a great location and such a wonderful way to spend a birthday. Everyone we passed on the farm was lovely and helpful. This place is perfect for a group of friends, a family or even a romantic trip away. I cannot fault anything.

- Emily, April 2018
Caroline April 2018

“We picked this cottage for a gathering of friends from around the UK.”

It is well located to the Lakes, just 30mins to Keswick and very easy to get to from the M6 and nobody had any issues finding the cottage. On arrival there was a lovely basket with things to get use settled in and milk, bacon and bread so we could get a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich. The cottage was spotless and well equipped for a group of people. Everybody said how comfy the beds were and there was enough space for everybody. The host family was amazing and catered for our every need, even when we left the key with the other half of the group they went out of their way to get another one for us. A definite plus was the access to the spa which was a lovely treat. In conclusion I would highly recommend this cottage and it was a pleasure to stay there. Thank you

- Caroline, April 2018
DILIP March 2018

“This was our first getaway holiday for three families with kids ranging from 2 to teens and this lodge was more than adequate to accommodate all of us.”

Tracey and her family were helpful with setting up beds for the little ones and the welcome pack was very generous, kids especially liked the local sourced bacon! The lodge was on a working farm so kids like seeing the baby lambs as it was Spring and the staff were more than glad to tell us about lambing season, although the weather didn't think so but held out for majority of our stay The property looked recently refurbished with tasteful contemporary colour schemes and very well kept with a log fire and central heating that was up to the task on the chilly nights. Everything from the room décor and bedding was fresh and served our needs well and space for kids to kick a ball around. Location was off a country road with good access to north lakes for days out but return to a cosy warm house. We made use of the complimentary passes to the local spa and baths at North Lakes hotel in Penrith, which the kids liked as an indoor activity on an evening and the adults relaxed in the sauna and Jacuzzi; Penrith was also handy for that shopping and for quick bites. Chimney Gill was a pleasant surprise when we first entered due to its size of rooms, cleanliness and facilities there with enough plates and crockery in the kitchen as well as a great range oven making nights in easy to feed everyone Plenty to do around this area weather dependant and we have some fantastic memories of our time there and highly recommend Chimney Gill

- DILIP, March 2018
Moira December 2017

“Chimney Gill was just the perfect place to stay with our far-flung family.”

There was plenty of space for everyone to sit, eat and relax, and the bedrooms were spacious and well appointed. We have been in some lovely cottages in the past but this house exceeded all of them and we would very much like to repeat the experience. We didn't meet Tracey but Joyce, her mother-in-law, was on hand to provide any help. She even sent on some money that we left behind. We couldn't have asked for better and look forward to seeing everyone again in the very near future.

- Moira, December 2017
Suzanne September 2017

“Wow. The web site doesn't do justice to this property.”

It was very spacious and it catered for all of our needs. The welcome pack was very generous. There was even a vase of fresh roses. Would definitely recommend it for all ages. We were aged 20 months to 83 and we had a wonderful stay.

- Suzanne, September 2017
James August 2017

“We were very pleased with everything from the generous welcome pack to the friendly and helpful owners.”

The use of the pool was fantastic for the rainy day and both children and their accompanying adults enjoyed themselves. The garden was a bonus and the layout of the house and size of the rooms really worked for our family group with the snug becoming a playroom for the children. The location allowed us to explore the lakes easily but was peaceful. I would definitely recommend this house to friends wanting a large property to stay in.

- James, August 2017
Margaret July 2017

“We were delighted with the cottage, it was very clean and comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen (except for a masher).”

The breakfast pack was a wonderful surprise. The cottage was easy to get to, in a quiet location on a working farm. Two minor issues were dealt immediately without any fuss. I wouldn't hesitate to book the cottage again, the children have all asked to visit again.

- Margaret, July 2017
Loraine July 2017

“Chimney Gill suited our family group extremely well in terms of space, comfort, layout of rooms, cleanliness, facilities and equipment.”

The beds were clean and comfortable and there were more than enough fluffy white towels and constant hot water for 9 adults and 4 children. A travel cot was provided for the youngest child. The kitchen was well equipped and the garden was a great space for our young grandchildren to run around and play in. The owners were friendly and approachable and live nearby, though not on site. They supplied a very generous welcome pack consisting of milk, fresh eggs, bacon, bread, cereals, jams, tea and coffee plus a couple of bottles of wine and some fresh flowers in a vase. All much appreciated. We were fortunate in having some good weather and had a barbecue one evening. The only suggestion we would have for the owners is to perhaps consider having some hooks in the bedrooms and bathrooms for hanging up clothes and/or towels, otherwise It was pretty much perfect. The location was great as it was not too far for family members to drive from Edinburgh and Newcastle as it is not far off the M6. This converted farmhouse sits in pretty countryside and has no neighbours close by to worry about noise levels with young children and it's location allows easy access to the Northern Lake District and the National Park. All in all we had a great week and can recommend Chimney Gill as a comfortable holiday house.

- Loraine, July 2017
Danny February 2017

“The owner was very helpful and friendly and far exceeded our expectations.”

The cottage seemed bigger when we got inside than it looked from the outside. I would definitely recommend it.

- Danny, February 2017
Michael November 2016

“Great for family get together in comfort and well appointed home.”

Welcome pack was great and everything needed was there. Would recommended

- Michael, November 2016
Claire October 2016

“The warmest welcome from the owners who were friendly and informative.”

The property exceeded our expectations in space, high spec finishes throughout and the excellent cleanliness. All the towels and bed linen were of the highest quality and again were spotlessly clean. The welcome pack was extremely generous. An amazing stay and we would highly recommend this property.

- Claire, October 2016
Jenni July 2016

“This was a fantastic holiday home which was clean, well equipped and with loads of space.”

The owners could not be more helpful. We will definitely be back and would recommend to others.

- Jenni, July 2016
Joy May 2016

“We were delighted with the cottage and there was plenty of room for the 12 of us.”

We loved staying at Chimney Gill and hope to return soon.

- Joy, May 2016
Chloe August 2015

“An absolutely beautifully looked after cottage with wonderfully spacious rooms and surrounded by fabulous walks.”

- Chloe, August 2015
Peter July 2015

“The accommodation was blissfully quiet and in an ideal location for travelling to places in The Lakes, Northumberland or even the Borders of Scotland.”

The owners were particularly thoughtful, helpful and friendly.

- Peter, July 2015
Trudi May 2015

“Chimney Gill was a beautiful cottage which we couldn't fault at all.”

The owners made us all feel welcome and the children got to feed a lamb. Overall space for the number of guests was excellent and we would certainly recommend.

- Trudi, May 2015
Peter August 2014

“Chimney Gill is a wonderful place to stay and easily accommodates twelve.”

We had six adults and six children and never felt like we were in each others way when cooking or relaxing. All the amenities and the games that are there even gave us something to do on a rainy day and the use of the spa in Penrith is fantastic for such days too. We would all heartily recommend. The garden gave us room to have a games of rounders and cricket. The children made good use of the garden at the end of every day. Overall it is a great place to stay with the lakes in easy access.

- Peter, August 2014
June May 2014

“It really was a lovely cottage with excellent facilities.”

It was a family break for 12 of us including 3 pre school children and a baby and everything you would need was catered for. The children loved the little fenced in garden which was safe for them to play in, they especially loved looking at the animals and sitting on the farmers tractor. A real family home from home.

- June, May 2014
Roger April 2014

“This was a superb holiday let, it suited our needs exactly.”

The property was exactly as described, fully prepared even to a bouquet of flowers and basic foodstuffs. The three families had ample room to play etc. The farm was extremely accommodating towards the children with new lambs and tractor rides. We certainly would recommend it to others.

- Roger, April 2014
Lesley December 2013

“Very clean and fully equipped.”

Comfortable and cosy.

- Lesley, December 2013
Steven October 2013

“The cottage looked even better in real life than the website photos suggested.”

The owners were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this cottage to any of my friends without reservation.

- Steven, October 2013
Will August 2013

“The property was well placed in Cumbria with easy access to Penrith.”

The cottage was beautifully renovated and it was clear this had been done recently and to a very high standard. Every room was well equipped and catered for the number of guests the cottage can accommodate.

- Will, August 2013
William August 2013

“The property was great.”

- William, August 2013
Joanne June 2013

“The location was fantastic for access to many places.”

The owners were very friendly and invited the children to see the sheep being shorn. The cottage was beautiful and well stocked for a large group. The showers and bath were divine. Many thanks for the welcome pack. All in all a super place to say!

- Joanne, June 2013
David May 2013

“We all totally loved it!”

- David, May 2013
Jenny May 2013

“The friendliness of the owners was lovely and added to the charm of the holiday cottage.”

The farmer offered to show us round his farm which the children looked forward to all week and was brilliant! Chimney Gill was a lovely base for day trips and it was always a joy to come back to. We had two couples with six children between 18 months and eleven years and everyone loved the space in the house which had such an unexpectedly high standard of interior design.

- Jenny, May 2013
Stephen May 2013

“This is a beautifully and recently furnished and equipped house.”

It comfortably caters and sleeps twelve people. Location on the working farm is very nice and it is in a very scenic part of the country. the owners are very hospitable and accommodating.

- Stephen, May 2013
Helen April 2013

“The cottage exceeded our expectations and we received a very warm and friendly welcome from the owners who welcomed the children on the farm and nothing was too much trouble.”

- Helen, April 2013
Beverley March 2013

“Beautiful cottage in s lovely location, friendly welcome.”

It was amazing.

- Beverley, March 2013
Clare March 2013

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful and exceeded all expectations.”

- Clare, March 2013
Hannah March 2013

“Really good location to get to some great lakes.”

A gorgeous property, really comfortable.

- Hannah, March 2013
Daphne March 2013

“Fantastic accommodation with everything that we wanted at hand.”

The cottage was appointed to a very high standard, we would definitely book again.

- Daphne, March 2013
Helen February 2013

“Every last detail thought of and provided for.”

The cottage was beautifully decorated and furnished. Welcome pack was excellent. The owner could not have been more helpful.

- Helen, February 2013
Michelle November 2012

“There was a great warm welcome and a welcome hamper which made the weekend more enjoyable.”

- Michelle, November 2012
Charlotte October 2012

“A wonderful warm welcome by the owners.”

They had thought of everything you may need during your stay. The cottage was decorated beautifully and no cost was spared fitting out the bathrooms and kitchen. We loved it.

- Charlotte, October 2012
Vicki October 2012

“Chimney Gill was an excellent holiday cottage and was perfect for our friends get to together.”

It was very clean and we had everything we could have asked for.

- Vicki, October 2012
Ash September 2012

“The cottage was fantastic, had all the things we needed, was cosy, well maintained and was a short drive away from all amenities.”

All the places that we wanted to see were all round us. The owners were so welcoming and nice.

- Ash, September 2012
Mr Wrycraft August 2012

“The accommodation far exceeded our expectations, and the owners were really helpful.”

Would highly recommend this cottage!

- Mr Wrycraft, August 2012
Meghan July 2012

“This cottage had it all for us.”

We were two American families coming to explore the Lakes District for the first time and the accommodations were above and beyond what we expected/hoped for. The cottage was newly renovated and outfitted perfectly. The bathrooms were luxurious, the beds perfectly comfortable, and the furnishings had everything we could think of .... and more (games, videos, all cutlery to make every breakfast/dinner at home). The hosts were also incredibly kind and gracious. They took the time to let us explore their farm as our kids were incredibly interested in learning more. All around we had a lovely vacation and much of it because our home base was such an enjoyable place to return to at the end of a day. Many thanks for the great visit. We hope to return some day.

- Meghan, July 2012

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x ground floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV, 2 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar (seats 2), dining area with electric woodburner-effect fire and sitting area with woodburning stove
Snug/playroom with TV/DVD and sofa bed (sleeps two)
Utility area with boot/equipment store.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove in sitting room and electric fire in dining area
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, 2nd TV, DVD, CD/radio, library of books, CDs, DVDs and games, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack of fuel for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Additional fuel available on honesty box basis
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair
Off road parking for 6 cars
Enclosed front lawned garden with patio and furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 3 miles
Note: 12 complimentary passes provided for use of pool, sauna, steam room and gym at North Lakes Hotel & Spa in Penrith
Towels provided
Personal training sessions can be arranged through Sculpt PT at an additional cost

The property

Penrith 10 miles. An outstanding detached farmhouse, in a beautiful peaceful location on a working farm just 10 miles from Penrith, 12 miles from Wigton, near the village of Sebergham.

Offering country living at its finest, this Cumbria cottage has been lovingly renovated by the owners to provide a first-class holiday home, ideal for a family or group of friends to get away from it all.

Full of character and charm throughout, this Cumbria cottage boasts a superb open plan living area with many outstanding features, including original oak beams, a feature fireplace with woodburning stove, and a beautiful farmhouse kitchen with shaker-style fittings and modern styling.

Completing the ground floor accommodation in this lovely Cumbria cottage is a convenient snug with sofa bed, a ground floor master bedroom with modern en-suite facility, a cloakroom and an area for outdoor clothing and boots.

Upstairs, this magnificent Cumbria cottage boasts a further four well laid out and spacious bedrooms, with delightful views of the surrounding countryside and lovely en-suite facility, as well as a family bathroom with first class quality fittings.

Outside, a spacious enclosed garden provides an ideal area for playing with the children and enjoying a summer barbecue.

This truly is a Cumbrian cottage with everything needed to ensure a relaxing break in this quiet and unspoilt corner of the county and as an added bonus, a complementary membership grants guests the use of the leisure facilities at the North Lakes Hotel & Spa in Penrith.

The area provides an array of interesting walks and excellent biking opportunities, and is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District and Cumbrian coast.

The market town of Penrith offers a good selection of restaurants, pubs and shops as well as a swimming pool and cinema, plus nearby villages offer pubs and shops.

The small village of Sebergham lies on the Cumbrian Way, whilst only a short drive takes you to Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater and Ullswater lakes.

A lovely Cumbria cottage, and great base for family and friends.

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About the location

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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Reviews & Ratings

“One of our party had a nasty accident on the wooden floored landing upstairs, slipping off not very visible steps down from each room to the landing itself.”

“Lovely homely cottage had everything we needed to celebrate our golden wedding ...”

“Great cottage, very well appointed.”

“We were a group of 6 adults and 6 teenagers from three different families.”

“Great stay, thank you!”

“We spent Christmas at Chimney Gill with our family of 10 adults, 1 ‘pre teen’ and 2 toddlers.”

“We spent the weekend at chimney gill with a big group of friends - 5 adults and 5 kids (aged 1-9).”

“Beautiful house, very well presented and plenty of room.”

“We have been to this property before and have always had a wonderful stay.”

“Great property for 10 people.”

“Two small areas for improvement.”

“We loved our stay at Chimney Gill Cottage, such a beautiful cottage in such a beautiful location.”

“We had such a wonderful stay at Chimney Gill.”

“6 adults 4 little ones,just back from a lovely stay.”

“Lovely cottage, good facilities, great location.”

“Great position in August outside the National Park.”

“The accommodation was excellent, was like going into a posh hotel, very clean and spacious we would definitely return.”

“Fantastic, well equipped home in rural Cumbria.”

“We have just had a wonderful week with all the family at Chimney Gill.”

“Enjoyed staying there with family.”

“We were a group of friends using the cottage for birthday celebrations.”

“Gorgeous cottage , photos didn’t do it justice!”

“We had an amazing stay at Chimney Gill.”

“Loved this cottage.”

“We stayed 2 nights for a friends' hen party and couldn't have picked a better place to stay!”

“As we have used Sykes on several occasions we knew exactly what (high level) service to expect and, yet again, were not disappointed.”

“The farm is really lovely, and bigger than it looked on the Sykescottages photos.”

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need in a rural setting.”

“Fantastic host and welcoming.”

“The house is really good size for a team of 10 adults and some children.”

“Doesn't specify right on a working farm, which may have been an overlook on my part.”

“We picked this cottage for a gathering of friends from around the UK.”

“This was our first getaway holiday for three families with kids ranging from 2 to teens and this lodge was more than adequate to accommodate all of us.”

“Chimney Gill was just the perfect place to stay with our far-flung family.”

“Wow. The web site doesn't do justice to this property.”

“We were very pleased with everything from the generous welcome pack to the friendly and helpful owners.”

“We were delighted with the cottage, it was very clean and comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen (except for a masher).”

“Chimney Gill suited our family group extremely well in terms of space, comfort, layout of rooms, cleanliness, facilities and equipment.”

“The owner was very helpful and friendly and far exceeded our expectations.”

“Great for family get together in comfort and well appointed home.”

“The warmest welcome from the owners who were friendly and informative.”

“This was a fantastic holiday home which was clean, well equipped and with loads of space.”

“We were delighted with the cottage and there was plenty of room for the 12 of us.”

“An absolutely beautifully looked after cottage with wonderfully spacious rooms and surrounded by fabulous walks.”

“The accommodation was blissfully quiet and in an ideal location for travelling to places in The Lakes, Northumberland or even the Borders of Scotland.”

“Chimney Gill was a beautiful cottage which we couldn't fault at all.”

“Chimney Gill is a wonderful place to stay and easily accommodates twelve.”

“It really was a lovely cottage with excellent facilities.”

“This was a superb holiday let, it suited our needs exactly.”

“Very clean and fully equipped.”

“The cottage looked even better in real life than the website photos suggested.”

“The property was well placed in Cumbria with easy access to Penrith.”

“The property was great.”

“The location was fantastic for access to many places.”

“We all totally loved it!”

“The friendliness of the owners was lovely and added to the charm of the holiday cottage.”

“This is a beautifully and recently furnished and equipped house.”

“The cottage exceeded our expectations and we received a very warm and friendly welcome from the owners who welcomed the children on the farm and nothing was too much trouble.”

“Beautiful cottage in s lovely location, friendly welcome.”

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful and exceeded all expectations.”

“Really good location to get to some great lakes.”

“Fantastic accommodation with everything that we wanted at hand.”

“Every last detail thought of and provided for.”

“There was a great warm welcome and a welcome hamper which made the weekend more enjoyable.”

“A wonderful warm welcome by the owners.”

“Chimney Gill was an excellent holiday cottage and was perfect for our friends get to together.”

“The cottage was fantastic, had all the things we needed, was cosy, well maintained and was a short drive away from all amenities.”

“The accommodation far exceeded our expectations, and the owners were really helpful.”

“This cottage had it all for us.”

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