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Rock Cottage, Penrith

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Rating
4.8
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Penrith
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4

Rock Cottage is a gorgeous 4-bedroom stone retreat in Cliburn, just 6 miles from Penrith in Cumbria. This spacious country pad sleeps 8 people and comes with fully secured grounds perfect for dogs who like to explore. It's the kind of place where you can kick off your muddy boots and sink into proper comfort.

Set in a peaceful village with fields all around, this accommodation gives you the best of rural life without being totally cut off. The Lake District's stunning landscapes are right on your doorstep. The private hot tub is absolute bliss after a day of hiking - nothing beats bubbling away with a glass of prosecco while your muscles thank you.

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About Rock Cottage

Rock Cottage is a gorgeous 4-bedroom stone retreat in Cliburn, just 6 miles from Penrith in Cumbria. This spacious country pad sleeps 8 people and comes with fully secured grounds perfect for dogs who like to explore. It's the kind of place where you can kick off your muddy boots and sink into proper comfort.

Set in a peaceful village with fields all around, this accommodation gives you the best of rural life without being totally cut off. The Lake District's stunning landscapes are right on your doorstep. The private hot tub is absolute bliss after a day of hiking - nothing beats bubbling away with a glass of prosecco while your muscles thank you. There's even a children's playground less than 150 yards away when the kids need to burn off energy.

Inside you'll find four beautiful bedrooms - one king-size on the ground floor with its own woodburning stove, plus a double and two twins upstairs (one can be made into a king). There's a ground floor shower room and additional bathroom facilities. The living-dining area features another woodburning stove and the kitchen comes fully equipped with range cooker, dishwasher and all modern appliances.

Explore Penrith Castle (6.3 miles, 15 minutes), visit the ancient Mayburgh Henge (7 miles, 17 minutes), hike the Beacon (6 miles, 14 minutes), or venture into the Lake District National Park (20 minutes). The nearest shop is just 1.7 miles away, with pubs 2.2 miles from your door.

Rock Cottage is ideal for families or friends wanting quality time together. The sensory garden with pergola makes outdoor meals special and those two woodburning stoves create the perfect atmosphere for evening games nights.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Rock Cottage

Hot Tub Paradise

The private hot tub gets rave reviews. Perfect after long walks, guests love unwinding under the stars with a drink in hand.

Dog-Secure Garden

Fully secured grounds mean dogs can roam freely. Owners appreciate the thoughtful setup and even the dog treats left by hosts.

Cozy Woodburning Stoves

Two woodburning stoves create a warm, homely atmosphere. Guests mention the starter pack of logs as a thoughtful touch.

Spacious Bedrooms

The bedrooms get high marks for comfort and size. Multiple reviews mention "super comfy mattresses" and appreciate the smart TVs.

Games Collection

The box of board games provides evening entertainment. One family played Articulate every night of their stay!

Peaceful Location

The quiet village setting offers genuine relaxation. Guests value the remote feel while still being close to attractions.

Getting To Rock Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Rock Cottage by car, take the M6 to Junction 40, then follow the A66 and B5320 toward Cliburn village. The cottage is located in the peaceful village with private driveway parking for up to four cars.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, Penrith is the nearest station, approximately 6.3 miles from the cottage. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to Cliburn.

Off-road parking for four cars
Penrith station (6.3 miles)
Accessible from M6 Junction 40

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Penrith Castle
Distance: 6.3 miles
CA11 7EA
Mayburgh Henge
Distance: 7 miles
CA10 2BX
The Beacon
Distance: 6 miles
CA11 7PF
Lake District National Park
Distance: 10 miles
CA11 0LP
Lowther Castle and Gardens
Distance: 5.5 miles
CA10 2HH
Ullswater Way
Distance: 12 miles
CA11 0LR
Penrith Town Centre
Distance: 6.3 miles
CA11 7PE
Cliburn Village Shop
Distance: 1.7 miles
CA10 3AL
Rheged Centre
Distance: 8 miles
CA11 0DQ
Local Bus Service
Distance: 0.5 miles
CA10 3AL
Penrith Train Station
Distance: 6.3 miles
CA11 7JA
Taxi Services in Penrith
Distance: 6.3 miles
CA11 7PE
Penrith Castle
Distance: 6.3 miles
CA11 7EA
Mayburgh Henge
Distance: 7 miles
CA10 2BX
The Beacon
Distance: 6 miles
CA11 7PF
Lake District National Park
Distance: 10 miles
CA11 0LP
Lowther Castle and Gardens
Distance: 5.5 miles
CA10 2HH
Ullswater Way
Distance: 12 miles
CA11 0LR
Penrith Town Centre
Distance: 6.3 miles
CA11 7PE
Cliburn Village Shop
Distance: 1.7 miles
CA10 3AL
Rheged Centre
Distance: 8 miles
CA11 0DQ
Local Bus Service
Distance: 0.5 miles
CA10 3AL
Penrith Train Station
Distance: 6.3 miles
CA11 7JA
Taxi Services in Penrith
Distance: 6.3 miles
CA11 7PE

Is Rock Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Rock Cottage is fantastic for families with children. There's a playground less than 150 yards away, a games box with board games like Articulate that previous families loved and Smart TVs in all bedrooms. The secure garden provides safe outdoor play space and the cottage offers a travel cot and highchair upon request. Kids will love spotting local horses mentioned in reviews.
For Couples
The ground floor king-size bedroom with its own woodburning stove creates a romantic retreat for couples. Evenings can be spent soaking in the private hot tub under the stars followed by curling up by the fire. The peaceful village location offers quiet walks together and the pergola in the sensory garden makes for perfect intimate outdoor meals.
Pet Friendly
Rock Cottage is exceptionally pet-friendly with fully secured grounds where dogs can roam safely. The owners thoughtfully provide dog treats on arrival. The rural location offers excellent walking opportunities right from the doorstep. Multiple reviews mention how much their dogs loved the garden, though one notes it might not contain very small breeds like Cairns.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Rock Cottage

The Crown Inn

Located 2.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA10 3AF

The Queen's Head

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA10 2RA

The George & Dragon

Located 4.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA10 2ER

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Rock Cottage

Does Rock Cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Rock Cottage features a private hot tub in the garden area. Many guests mention how wonderful it is for relaxing after a day of exploring the Lake District.
Is Rock Cottage pet friendly?
Yes, Rock Cottage welcomes dogs and has fully secured grounds where they can roam safely. Previous guests have mentioned that dog treats were provided by the owners as a thoughtful welcome gesture.
How many bedrooms does Rock Cottage have?
Rock Cottage has four bedrooms in total. There's one king-size bedroom on the ground floor with its own woodburning stove, plus three bedrooms upstairs including a double, a twin and a zip/link twin that can be converted to a king-size upon request.
What amenities are included at Rock Cottage?
The cottage includes gas central heating, two woodburning stoves (with starter pack provided), five Smart TVs, WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with range cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer. Bed linen and towels are also provided.
Is there parking at Rock Cottage?
Yes, Rock Cottage has private driveway parking for up to four cars. Additional roadside parking is also available if needed for larger groups.
Are there any facilities for children?
The cottage offers a travel cot and highchair available upon request. There's also a children's playground less than 150 yards from the property and the cottage includes a games box that many families have enjoyed.
What's the nearest town to Rock Cottage?
Penrith is the nearest main town, located 6.3 miles from the cottage. Here you'll find shops, restaurants and attractions like Penrith Castle.
Is there an electric vehicle charging point?
Yes, Rock Cottage does offer electric vehicle charging facilities. This makes it an excellent choice for guests traveling with electric cars who need convenient charging options.

Rock Cottage Reviews

Steven
Weve stay in a lot of cottages with the dog and yours was as dog friendly as ... Weve stay in a lot of cottages with the dog and yours was as dog friendly as any we have been in Rooms and beds are great and comfy absolutely no issue, the only little thing that could improve it is that in every other cottage we stayed in they had a few little cupboard essentials like condiments and cooking oil etc, however I may have missed them as kitchen space is limited but they did leave a nice filter coffee machine and coffee, Highly recommend
William
The property was in a lovely location very quiet and good position for touring round. The only negative comment I have is we could have made use of a washing line as the weather was so sunny and warm would have preferred hanging clothes out rather than using dryer which took forever to dry clothes. It was lovely that we had dog treat bags left such a thoughtful thing to do. Thankyou we had a great holiday with our family and our 4 yr old Grandson loved the village park. Jeff the horse was spoiled with apples and carrots too.
Jasmine
We will be back! We have had a lovely stay at Rock Cottage! Came for a nice, chilled weekend away with friends and Rock Cottage was the perfect place to do just that. Close to local pubs and shops and the area is remote and peaceful. The cottage was extremely clean and tidy and a true home from home feel. Great facilities and hosts were very helpful and contactable with any additional questions we had. We will definitely be back, recommend to all. Perfect place for friends after a chilled weekend away, families of all ages. Thanks so much for hosting.
Catriona
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Comfortable beds. Amazing log fires. Logs provided by owner to start. Dog proof garden if you haven't got a Cairn. Hot tub was amazing. Great downstairs shower room. Hope we didn't leave too much mess and we will be allowed back.
Very clean, warm and well presented upon arrival. The owner had left some bubbly and dog treats which was appreciated. But having paid 1700 for our 3 night stay at New Year, we were disappointed to have to make a last minute dash into the nearest town to pick up essentials like washing up liquid and kitchen roll. Didnt make sense to find liquid laundry detergent but nothing to wash up with. By New Years Day we had to try and find a store open to buy toilet rolls, dish cloths and tea towels as only 2 of each for a party of 8 during the festive season
Rebecca
Beautiful welcoming cottage in a very, peaceful village, we had a lovely stay. Our girls particularly liked the games box we played Articulate every night! and they enjoyed the horses. The teles in the rooms were well appreciated, super comfy mattresses. Hot tub was fab, especially after a long walkhike. Welcome teas, sugar, milk etc also well received
Lovely cozy cottage, very quiet so nice and relaxing. The cottage is well equipped, comfortable beds, beautiful secure garden which our dogs loved and the hot tub is great. We had lovely days out exploring, going for walks, pub lunches, then spent our evenings in the hot tub and playing games which were provided, lots of fun. Treats were provided for the dogs which was so nice and kind. Tea, coffee and milk were also provided so we could have a drink on arrival which was nice. We had an Asda food delivery arranged for when we arrived, no issues at all. I had messaged the owner a couple of times, just with questions, communication was great. I would highly recommend this cottage for a relaxing break away.
Our family of 6, along with our dog Bronte, had a wonderful stay at Rock Cottage. We had family visiting from Canada and Australia, so it was the perfect opportunity to all spend some quality time together. The cottage was exactly as described, and we were especially impressed by the size of the bedrooms, which were spacious and comfortable for everyone. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend Rock Cottage for a relaxing family getaway.
Fantastic stay. It would be great if you gave details of local walks and the exact location of the nearest shop and pub
Lovely cottage, location was gorgeous really quiet and peaceful. It was a bit out of the way but only 20mins for Penrith which has shops etc. It was such a lovely weekend and I highly recommend Rose cottage. Added bonus was the lovely addition to the bottom of the garden.Jeff & Lonestar
Carlole
Lovely spacious cottage with beautiful secure garden for the dogs. Plenty of parking space, easily accommodated our 3 cars. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely recommend a stay at Rock cottage.
Rachel
We had a lovely stay at Rock cottage. Shame about the weather but it didn't stop us having the best time. It had everything you needed for a stress free stay with the added bonus of the hot tub. It was so nice to let our dogs roam free in the garden. Jeff the horse would often pop over for a visit, which was lovely. We would definitely stay again and I will be recommending this cottage to my friends.
Carole
Lovely spacious cottage with beautiful secure garden for the dogs. Plenty of parking space, easily accommodated our 3 cars. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely recommend a stay at Rock cottage.
Sandra
Lovely cosy cottage great for a family break, The rock cottage provided all we needed and the welcome doggy packs was a nice touch.
Kristy
We had a wonderful stay at Rock Cottage, great location and lots to visit nearby. The cottage was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. The hosts were there if needed via the phone which we did due to a local power cut and were really helpful. They were even kind enough to post us an item we left at the cottage. We would highly recommend people visit. We were two families of four with children aged 38
Rachel
Lovely cosy cottage, had all the facilities needed for a comfortable stay. Really enjoyed our evenings by the fire after exploring surrounding areas. Also, this is the best cottage I have visited in terms of welcoming dogs. Towels, bowls, treats, bed, no restrictions other than to keep shedding under control by cleaning. Will recommend to all my friends and family looking for dog friendly holidays.
We had a fabulous time at Rock Cottage celebrating my husbands 60th birthday during our stay! The idyllic cottage is in a lovely quiet village and is very private. The owners were very helpful and quick to reply to any queries we had. The kitchen is well equipped providing all the cooking utensils we required during our stay. We ate at a local pub the Cross Keys twice which I would thoroughly recommend. The drive to Ullswater, Derwent Water and Bowness on Windermere was beautiful even if a bit icy! The hot tub was amazing even though it was 7 degrees! As a family ranging in age from 1 to 60 we had great fun and I would thoroughly recommend a stay at Rock Cottage
Daniel
Enjoyed everything about the cottage, a real cosy place. A couple of things could do with a small upgrade but thats to be expected in an old cottage and adds to the character. Owners very helpful for any needs that we had.
Elayne
A beautifully furnished, cosy cottage property. The cottage kitchen was well equipped with everything our group needed for a selfcatering minibreak. The property is centrally heated throughout. As ours was an autumnal visit it was great to be able to light a log fire in the evening to add to the overall ambience! Great location, with easy access to, amongst other places, Penrith, Lowther Castle and The Lake District by car. Highly recommend.
Michael
Lovely period property with a rustic feel. Travelled with 3 little ones under 3 and 2 German Shepherds but still had plenty of space. Garden was perfect for the dogs and the horses in the field at the end made the toddlers stay. The hot tub was a welcome addition to relax at the end of a tiring day. Would love to return hopefully with some better weather
Charlotte
Lovely Cottage, thank you for everything we had a wonderful time and would def recommend! The only thing I would mention for slight improvement was that could have left more toiletries i.e toilet roll in relation to number of guests staying as we were max capacity guests and we ran out just before we left but other than that all was great & would come again, thank you
Rachel
Rock Cottage was spotlessly clean, everything was fresh and pristine. We were a group of 4 adults and 4 children. It was perfect for our needs. Nice big living room and plenty of space outside. High chair, stair gate and cot were all ready set up for us on arrival. Would definitely stay again.
Loved the house, garden, tub. Felt very relaxed. Exceptionally maintained. Only slightly frustrated all cutlery and crockery not located in kitchen. Many thanks. Will certainly return and recommend.
Satpal
It was a great family stay and very comfortable. 2030 mins to Keswick which was close enough to travel and its just off the M6.
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