Kent Cottage

Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
View on map

Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

12 Customer Review(s)

Sarah
May 2022

“The property was in a perfect position for discovering the Western Lakes.”

However, we did find it cold most evenings. The fire came in useful, unfortunately there were no starter logs on offer. The local shop had some but I have been to other properties where the fire was ready to put on for the first night. Also other places have provided kitchen towels, foil, clingfilm and sugar.

- Sarah, May 2022
Brian December 2021

“Kent Cottage was a perfect base with great walks straight from the doorstep.”

The cottage is very comfortable and cozy. It also had everything we needed for our stay. We would definitely like to return again sometime.

- Brian, December 2021
Phillippa October 2021

“The property is in a great location and is very cosy.”

It would have been nice to have a few logs for the fire when we first arrived or to know in advance what to bring so we could have had a fire on the first night. I think the info about the local shop opening is out of date. We couldn't find any information about where we might get heart of the lakes discounts using the card. I didn't expect to get discounts but saying that we could get them and then not telling us where was frustrating. It was nice thst there were a few games for rainy days and we had a lovely stay.

- Phillippa, October 2021
Julie October 2021

“Lovely cottage in peaceful and beautiful location.”

Lots of people visit several times and this was our second visit. Beware a couple of low doorways, otherwise fabulous. Wonderful to stay in such a historic and comfortable cottage.

- Julie, October 2021
Julie July 2021

“High Lorton was lovely and welcoming.”

We loved the scenery and the accessibility to Winlatter Forest Park. Kent Cottage was cosy and a great base to explore the Lake District.

- Julie, July 2021
Philippa June 2021

“We have stayed in this lovely cottage on 4 occasions now and each time it feels like we are coming home.”

I can think of no better a commendation than that!

- Philippa, June 2021
Nicola June 2021

“It was absolutely brilliant - the only thing we thought was useful as feedback is that we did realise the low doorways weren’t mentioned in the blurb for the cottage and my 6’3 partner thought it would be useful to advise of that in the description of the cottage.”

- Nicola, June 2021
Alan April 2021

“Kitchen could do with more/better utensils eg.”

spatulas, larger mugs, mid sized tumblers, non stick pans....

- Alan, April 2021
Reay Dec 2019

“Loved staying in a piece of history.”

Will be booking to come again next year

- Reay, Dec 2019
Anonymous Dec 2019

“Our 5th stay in this cottage.”

Snow on the top of the highest fells, stunning blue sky. We can't wait to make this an even 6.

- Anonymous, Dec 2019
Anonymous Dec 2019

“We have had an amazing week here in Kent Cottage.”

We particularly enjoyed the area and the waterfall at Buttermere.

- Anonymous, Dec 2019
Anonymous Dec 2019

“Fantastic cottage in a great location.”

Really enjoyed my stay here. We have already booked for next year! Thank you.

- Anonymous, Dec 2019
Show more

Show less

Awards

The property

Described by many of our guests as one of the best cottages they have stayed in and as a wonderfully relaxing place to return to after a day exploring the Lake District, Kent Cottage is a delightful and cosy Grade II listed property dating back to 1760. Full of character and recently refurbished it is an ideal base for walking and cycling the western valleys of the National Park. The small village of High Lorton is situated in Lorton Vale, described by the great fell walker, Alfred Wainwright, as one of the pleasantest of Lakeland Valleys, it is a particularly quiet, unspoilt, beautiful area. Fine walking can be enjoyed on the high fells around Buttermere and Crummock Water. England's only mountain forest, Whinlatter is close by with a superb visitor centre, mountain bike trails, osprey viewing and Go-Ape aerial adventure walkway. Keswick and Cockermouth with their many attractions are only a short distance away. The village has a good restaurant, pub and a small shop and the famous Kirkstile Inn, with its own micro-brewery, at Loweswater is close by. Accommodation: Central front door entrance leads into the sitting room (TV, DVD Wi-Fi and log burning stove)and separate dining room, both with original fireplaces. Small rear hallway accesses the newly fitted kitchen and separate utility laundry room with downstairs wc and basin. Inner door from just off the kitchen to the garage and door to back garden. The central staircase leads to the first floor where there are three good bedrooms - a spacious double with king-size bed, original fireplace and en-suite shower and basin, a twin room and a single. Family bathroom has bath with shower over, basin and wc. The property has been newly presented throughout - carefully chosen fabrics and furnishings and newly installed central heating with some stripped floors, others with fitted carpets. Character features have been retained including the spice cupboard and bread oven in the sitting room. The living rooms and bedrooms have views to the fells. Outside: The attractive rear garden has mature trees and shrubs and two places to sit out of doors. Parking in the garage and immediately in front. Safe bike storage in the garage. Short stroll to village shop and ten minute walk to the pub. Nearest supermarket in Cockermouth (Sainsbury's). Note: Sorry no cot or high chair.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower and basin, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility room
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD Player and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking available
Enclosed rear garden with patio featuring outdoor seating area and bike storage
Sorry, no pets and no smoking

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Calculate your drive time

Enter your postcode to see an estimate of how long it will take you to drive to the property

About the location

COCKERMOUTH

Bassenthwaite Lake 7 miles; Keswick 13 miles.

The small country market town of Cockermouth is situated in the quiet north-western part of the Lake District, a largely undiscovered and unspoilt area, yet only 13 miles from Keswick. The town is famous as the birthplace of both William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) and Wordsworth’s Georgian family home, on the main street, is now a popular visitor attraction, owned by the National Trust. Cockermouth offers a good variety of shops, pubs and places to eat, but (of course) the main attraction of the area is the beautiful scenery and excellent walking in the northern lakes – Bassenthwaite Lake, Ennerdale Water and Derwent Water.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Last minute

Lorton, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1042730)

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Available dates:

Other available dates:

Features

Reviews

“The property was in a perfect position for discovering the Western Lakes.”

“Kent Cottage was a perfect base with great walks straight from the doorstep.”

“The property is in a great location and is very cosy.”

“Lovely cottage in peaceful and beautiful location.”

“High Lorton was lovely and welcoming.”

“We have stayed in this lovely cottage on 4 occasions now and each time it feels like we are coming home.”

“It was absolutely brilliant - the only thing we thought was useful as feedback is that we did realise the low doorways weren’t mentioned in the blurb for the cottage and my 6’3 partner thought it would be useful to advise of that in the description of the cottage.”

“Kitchen could do with more/better utensils eg.”

“Loved staying in a piece of history.”

“Our 5th stay in this cottage.”