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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Balcony

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Room options

Interior

Stanwix Cottage. Walking distance of park and town

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
Stanwix Cottage. Walking distance of park and town
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About the area

Map
Carlisle

What's nearby

  • Carlisle Castle - 11 min drive
  • Magic Castle - 11 min drive
  • The Sands Centre - 11 min drive
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • Carlisle Racecourse - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Dalston (Cumbria) Station - 17 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drovers Rest Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Museum Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Border Reiver Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Original John's Plaice - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Joiners Arms - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

FAMILY FRIENDLY, PRIVATE AND SECURE. PEACEFUL. COUNTRY COTTAGE

THE COTTAGE HAS BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED. IT IS A TWO STORY LEVEL HOUSE WHICH SLEEPS 6 PEOPLE IN THREE BEDROOMS. IT IS CENTRALLY HEATED USING BIOMASS WOOD PELLETS. IT HAS ORIGINAL OAK BEAMS COUNTRY COTTAGE FURNISHINGS AND VELUX WINDOWS WITH BLACKOUT BLINDS. THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS A LARGE DOUBLE BED, A BUILT IN WARDROBE AND A CHEST OF DRAWERS, AND TELEVISION. THE SECOND BEDROOM HAS A COTTAGE STYLE DOUBLE IRON BED STEAD A SMALL CHEST OF DRAWERS AND A WARDROBE. THE THIRD BEDROOM HAS A DOUBLE BED WITH CHEST OF DRAWERS AND WARDROBE. THE COTTAGE HAS BEEN RESTORED TO A HIGH SPECIFICATION WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES PRESERVED. THE SMALL SHOWER ROOM AND TOILET UPSTAIRS HAS A COSY QUAINT FEEL. PORCELAINE SINK AND TOILET .
DOWNSTAIRS, THERE IS ANOTHER QUAINT BATHROOM WITH TOILET, SHOWER , BATH AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH EXTRACTOR FANS A LOVELY BATHROOM CABINET WITH SOCKET FOR SHAVER ETC.
THE KITCHEN IS FITTED WITH FRENCH GREY CABINETS , , FRENCH DOORS TO ENABLE GUESTS TO MOVE OUT ONTO A SMALL PATIO AREA TO EAT OUTSIDE IF DESIRED. THERE IS A STRPPED PINE KITCHEN TABLE WITH OLD RESTORED KITCHEN CHAIRS. IT IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH DISH WASHER,ELECTRIC COOKER/HOB WITH EXTRACTOR FAN, WASHING MACHINE , AND FRIDGE FREEZER. LIGHTING IS ALL LED.
THE LIVING ROOM IS OF MODERATE SIZE, WITH BEAMS, FRENCH DOORS TO THE GARDEN AND PATIO AREA, A FIREPLACE WITH AN ELECTRIC FIRE OF WOODBURNER STYLE, A THREE SEATER SETTEE WITH LOOSE COVERS FOR CLEANLINESS AND TWO LEATHER CHAIRS. THERE IS A PIANO FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PIANO PLAYING ABILITY OR FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO TRY. THE ROOM IS AGAIN OF CUMBRIAN COTTAGE STYLE AND ATMOSPHERE. VIEWS FROM THE FRENCH DOORS ARE OF GARDEN AND IN THE DISTANCE, SOLWAY COAST AND THE SCOTTISH HILLS. THERE IS A PEBBLED YARD BEYOND THE PATIO AREA. SOUTH VIEW FROM THE LIVING ROOM IS OF THE ANCIENT NORMAN VILLAGE CHURCH. THE COTTAGE IS FLOORED THROUGHOUT IN CHESTNUT LAMINATE APPART FROM BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN. THERE IS A SMALL GARDEN WHICH SURROUNDS THE PATIO AREA . .THERE IS ALSO A BARBEQUE AREA. THERE IS A SHED FOR BIKES TO BE STORED AND FOR REPAIRS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY VISITORS IF NEEDED. THE AREA IS A WORKING AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL REGION. THERE ARE FARM SHOPS IN THE AREA.
LILY COTTAGE IS THE IDEAL CENTRE FOR TOURING, WALKING AND CYCLING TO EXPLORE. WHETHER IT BE, A SHORT DRIVE AWAY OR AS CLOSE AS WALKING DISTANCE. THERE IS A WEALTH OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE IN THE AREA.

Property manager

Eileen Hodgson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Private Secure. Peaceful. Country Cottage
Family Friendly Private Secure. Peaceful. Country Carlisle
Family Friendly Private Secure. Peaceful. Country
Family Friendly Private Secure. Peaceful. Country Cottage
Family Friendly Private Secure. Peaceful. Country Carlisle
Family Friendly Private Secure. Peaceful. Country Cottage
Family Friendly Private Secure. Peaceful. Country Carlisle
Family Friendly Private Secure. Peaceful. Country

Frequently asked questions

Is FAMILY FRIENDLY, PRIVATE AND SECURE. PEACEFUL. COUNTRY COTTAGE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FAMILY FRIENDLY, PRIVATE AND SECURE. PEACEFUL. COUNTRY COTTAGE ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FAMILY FRIENDLY, PRIVATE AND SECURE. PEACEFUL. COUNTRY COTTAGE ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FAMILY FRIENDLY, PRIVATE AND SECURE. PEACEFUL. COUNTRY COTTAGE located?

This family-friendly Carlisle cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Watchtree Nature Reserve, Solway Coast and Saint Michael's Church. Knoxwood Wildlife Rescue and Magic Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet family holiday
Weather was bad for the first few days, but the cottage was lovely and cosy. We stovked up on food and enjoyed some family time. When weather improved we were able to enjoy several locations. It was a lovely qiuet lication perfect for de-sttessing, helped by the ducks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage with Wonderful Host
The cottage is beautiful, immaculately clean, very comfortable, well equipped, and spacious with 3 bedrooms snd two bathrooms. I would describe it as a little gem with oodles of character. Eileen and Richard are wonderful hosts. Such lovely people and gave great tips about where to go and where best to park. Got to mention Humphrey, Maple and Syrup - the adorable ducks! The cottage is in a great location to see Cumbria, the Lake District, Northumberland, and Dumfries & Galloway. Absolutely loved our stay here and wished we could have stayed longer. We are planning on booking another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located near Carlisle
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Few days away
Enjoyed our stay, the accommodation was perfect. Weather could have been kinder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
Clean and well presented had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Exactly what we needed , listing as described
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightfully cosy & comfortable
We regularly stay in holiday properties; most are adequate to good and they vary quite a lot in terms of being well equipped and the quality and taste of decor and furnishings. Eileen & Richard’s house is unquestionably one of the nicest we’ve ever stayed at. The entire house is tastefully and thoughtfully furnished, the kitchen has everything you could need and more; bedrooms comfortable and there are many small, but well considered little touches throughout the house that make it feel so welcoming and friendly. Eileen & Richard are lovely hosts; so friendly and knowledgeable about places to visit in the vicinity. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend in the highest possible terms.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our HOSTS at Lily Cottage
A bit hard to find but well worth it when we got there. Our hosts could not do enough to please us. They were absolutely brilliant. Also their knowledge and recommendations of the area were spot on.The cottage itself was immaculate and all the appliances and furnishings were 1st class. And as an aside Josephine and the ducks were a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely short break in perfect cottage
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lily Cottage. Well equipped, nicely furnished and spotlessly clean. The hosts were perfection and we discovered several gems (salvage yard/plant nursery/private swimming pool!) that we'd otherwise have probably overlooked. We'd love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G., Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
We loved staying at the cottage. It was quiet with a beautiful view in the distance. The cottage was spacious with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room. The kids enjoyed watching the ducks and sitting on the raised platform overlooking the duck pond. Eileen was a great and kind host. Super friendly and took great care of us. I would recommend staying here if you want a quiet retreat near Carlisle. It was a good 45-50 min drive to Keswick, but we like driving and had no regrets on location. We are so glad we stayed here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family break.
This homely cottage was perfect for our stay, it was very clean, well presented and equipped with good quality appliances. Eileen was the perfect hostess providing information about the area and a friendly chat, homemade scones and a bottle of fizz to help celebrate our daughter’s graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lily Cottage
We really enjoyed our stay here. Eileen and Richard were so welcoming, friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our little chats. The cottage was very clean, cosy, comfortable and well equipped. We will definitely be back for a longer visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Beautiful cottage, spectacular attention to detail which made our stay extra special. Eileen and Richard perfect hosts and made us very welcome. Loved the four ducks and the wee garden at back and the ongoing transformation of their further outdoor space. Thanks for use of balcony to enjoy the sunset over Solway Firth. We'll be back Claire, Fiona, Maureen & Dorothy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host had provided excellent basics like bread and milk as well as delicious extras. The facilities were efficient like the clothes washing facilities and the bathrooms. The decor was delightful although the street frontage was not easy to recognise or welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denae S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The place was wonderful, exceeded all expectations. Spotless and full of light. The hosts were so welcoming! We stayed for four days but could have stayed much longer. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, the children enjoyed the games and piano. We didn’t have a car for our stay there, and generally speaking you would need a car to enjoy the area properly, but we were able to get groceries delivered and so forth. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super stay in Lily Cottage
We had an excellent stay in Eileen and Richard's beautiful spacious yet cosy cottage. They are the most amazing hosts! So friendly, helpful and generous. Lovely welcome package, super clean, well kitted out, beautifully decorated cottage with very comfy beds, lots of storage space and amazing star gazing from the roof windows. Our children loved seeing the ducks. The photos don't do this cottage justice. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kam r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
Had a lovely time staying here for 5 nights. The host Eileen was fantastic and gave us tips on where to visit. Cottage has everything you need and was very clean and we had plenty of space. Thank you for having us. Kam and family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best family holiday with teenagers in Cumbria.
We have recently returned from a week at Eileen & Richard’s holiday cottage in Kirkbampton. We had the best holiday! They are the most welcoming couple, the accommodation was perfect & nothing was too much trouble. Within a week we felt like we had made new friends. Highlights of our busy holiday were a train trip to Settle, a day in Durham, a train trip to Edinburgh, a day at Buttermere Lake and a day in Dumfries & the beautiful Rockcliffe. A short trip to the Solway for the spectacular sunset is a must. Carlisle is very handy for trains & shopping. We were blessed with beautiful weather and it was so lovely to have our great little cottage to return home to each day. Really hope we will be staying with Eileen and Richard again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Such a beautiful cottage that is so well fitted out. We had such a lovely welcome from Eileen and Richard, with fresh scones all laid out for us. Perfect location for us as it was lovely and quiet, and such a beautiful view over to Scotland. Cant recommend this cottage enough, we will come back please! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emerald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
Lovely place to stay, so clean, has everything you need and Eileen and Richard are so helpful. The ducks were great to see every morning. We'd definitely recommend 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
The cottage is in a beautiful, quiet village not far from lovely places to visit. What made our stay so very special was the friendliness of the owners, Eileen and Richard, who could not do enough to make us feel welcome. It was the one of the most relaxing, happy and enjoyable holidays we've had. We look forward to our next stay at Lily Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Lovely little cottage. Very clean, tidy and well cared for. All we needed for a short break. Owners very friendly and views over Solway firth are a bonus. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage and great hosts
The property was even better than pictures, lovely converted barn with 3 double bedrooms - plenty of space for a family of 4 and 2 grandparents! The hosts did everything they could to make us welcome and even introduced us to their ducks! We loved sitting on the bench in the sun and really enjoyed watching the jubilee after taking part in the village festivities! Couldn’t have picked a better place to stay. If we venture up to Carlisle again we won’t hesitate to come back! Thanks for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage and amazing host
This perfect cottage is far enough away from the dramas of life but so easy to get out and about for days out. We had a day in Silloth hunting Fairy's one day to jumping on a train to Edinburgh to see the wonderful castle. The host went above and beyond and had decorated for Easter. We would all highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and lovely owners
Second time we’ve stayed here, and thoroughly enjoyed both
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021