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Harbour House, Motherby - stone built, dog friendly cottage with lovely views

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Property grounds
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Motherby, England
  • Ullswater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Penrith Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Harbour House, Motherby - stone built, dog friendly cottage with lovely views

Harbour House, a spacious, stone-built holiday cottage, is conveniently located in the quiet village of Motherby on the Lake District fringes with Keswick and Ullswater both 15 min by car.

Sleeps 4: Dog friendly - and the local pubs in Penruddock and Greystoke welcome them too!

Two bedrooms - king size bed in the main bedroom and twin beds in the second

Two bathrooms - one upstairs and a downstairs wet room

Lounge with woodburning stove

Dining kitchen

Oil fired central heating

Wi-fi - fast fibre to door broadband

Outside: Parking for two cars and an enclosed south-facing garden with delightful views and garden furniture.

Harbour House is entered from the rear, through a porch and utility area, which houses the washing machine and with space for coats and boots. Off this area is the recently fitted wet-room with a shower cubicle, toilet and washbasin.

The kitchen is well equipped, with an electric double oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave.

There are also some little “extras” to make your stay more comfortable - an espresso coffee maker and slow cooker.

The centrepiece of the spacious sitting room is a sandstone fireplace with woodburner. A flat screen TV with Roku stick for catch-up, wi-fi router with unlimited broadband and a supply of games are provided. The sitting room's view across fields to the rear can be enjoyed from an additional drop-leaf table and 2 chairs placed by the window.

Upstairs are two bedrooms both looking out over the fields behind the cottage, one double with a king-sized bed and the other with twin beds. The bathroom has a bath with a shower over, toilet and handbasin.

Outside is an attractive garden with a southerly aspect enclosed by a low stone wall (please note if you have a small child that there is a 3ft drop down to the field at the rear) and a summerhouse. A table and 4 chairs are provided so guests can enjoy the extensive views across the fields and farmland to the Pennines to the east and the fells beyond Ullswater to the south-west.

There are pubs within walking distance which welcome dogs - The Herdwick Inn in Penruddock (0.5ml) and The Boot and Shoe In Greystoke(1.5mls) Greystoke also has a well-stocked village shop.

A garage is available for the storage of bikes on request.

One dog is welcome, at an additional cost of £15 per booking, but please note that dogs must not be allowed on the furniture and or left alone in the cottage.

Other information:

Heating included

Bedlinen and towels provided

Unlimited fast wi-fi

No smoking please

Min. booking 4 nights

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 dog at an additional cost of £15 pw.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs must not be allowed on the furniture, including beds, or left alone in the property.
Electricity for heat/lighting is included. Electricity to charge electric vehicles is charged at cost. Please tell me in advance so meter can be read.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Lodore Falls. Travelling with kids? Consider Rookin House Activity Centre and Glenridding Sailing Centre. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cycling nearby.
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Motherby, England

What's nearby

  • Aira Force - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Dalemain - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ullswater - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Penrith Castle - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 22 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rheged Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rooster - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour House, Motherby - stone built, dog friendly cottage with lovely views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Harbour House, Motherby - stone built, dog friendly cottage with lovely views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbour House, Motherby - stone built, dog friendly cottage with lovely views?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Harbour House, Motherby - stone built, dog friendly cottage with lovely views located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Rookin House Activity Centre, Ullswater, and Gowbarrow Fall. Dalemain Country Park and Aira Force are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a cozy vacation home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this little gem on the outskirts of the Lake District. Communication with the owner is very friendly, the house itself is very clean and cozy, equipped with everything we could have wanted. Waking up to a splendid view over the fells and sheep meadows from the bedroom windows, followed by a nice breakfast in the garden, was one of our everyday highlights during our one week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wundervoll !!!

Das Haus ist toll. Es war alles super sauber . Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Lage ist sehr ruhig , unsere Nachbarn waren Schafe 😃Städte in der Umgebung sind schnell erreichbar . Die Landschaft ist einmalig schön. Kontakt war problemlos , sehr hilfsbereit , es wurde umgehend auf unsere Belange reagiert . 5 Sterne ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hallo Kathy,

We had a nice time in the Lake District. The accomodation correspondend exactly to the description. The hosts were very supportive. We are happy to recommend the cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Escape

Loved our stay, gorgeous views, lovely old cottage combined with modern comforts. Enjoyed walking in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well equipped comfortable house in quiet area

We enjoyed a comfortable Easter family holiday at Harbour House. The area was very quiet which suited us away from the crowds, with nice walks on the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A., London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views, comfortable, Ideal

I've given a 5 star review but unfortunately its really 4.5, not 100% perfect. My problem ( and it might be me ) was the upstairs bathroom shower, the flex hose and showerhead have been replaced at some point and the new showerhead does not fit securely in the old head clamp, so when the water is turned on the showerhead moves around and up and down. Just difficult to shower. Otherwise the property is perfect. I agree with all the other reviews, great location, great open views from the property and garden, we kept our dog on along lead as the field beyond was full of sheep but our dog wasn't interested. Easy to explore the lakes, we did go down to Windermere, more commercialised then Keswick, visited many of the smaller National Trust locations around Keswick try "Surprise View" and also "Tarn Hows" past Ambleside. Diving up the M6 from the South it was easy to drop of the A66 into Penrith to stop at the Supermarkets to stock up the cottage. We did have a power cut and Kathy and Andy were quick to assist with getting the hot water back on again, very helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVID B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay in a lovely part of Cumbria.

Very Good .. Nice accommodation, tidy and clean. Have suggested a further television be available to allow different viewing - keeping a 3-1/2 year old happy with only one television is not easy!! Also having available a second key would allow the freedom of an early riser to go and get local eggs etc without having to worry about the door being locked and egress safety compromised.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We relatives that have a holiday home just south of Penrith. Needed somewhere to stay that was handy for visiting them and the fells etc. This was ideal, located just off the A66 with excellent access to the northern lakes outer fells. We will certainly be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well equipped cottage with outstanding view

Recommended at any time
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cosy and comfortable!

Stayed here to do the first section of the coast to coast walk. Excellent property, very warm for drying out wet walking gear! Fab pub in greystoke. All round lovely stay thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

christopher s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely views

This property is ideally placed for exploring the northern lakes-the best and least crowded in our opinion. We have a dog and she enjoyed a walk up the road to a path, between fields with lovely views, every morning. The view from the garden is wonderful so you can just sit there with a drink and enjoy it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Safi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, perfect location

My family and I had a really lovely fortnight in this house. It’s clean, spacious, very comfortable and well equipped. It’s got a pub within walking distance, and the best of the Lake District within reach. Everything was exactly as described and Kathy is a helpful and communicative host.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olga P., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Nice and clean house with lovely views of mountains and fields. Peaceful and quiet location, which we really appreciated after seeing crowds of people in Windermere and Grasmere. Easy drive to Ullswater, Keswick and Ambleside. The owner was very supportive, gave us some great tips. Totally enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue Cross

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Lovely cosy property. Within easy reach of Keswick, Ullswater, Penrith and Carlisle. Good food at The Herdwick Inn at Penruddock. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

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