Castle Terrace

About this property

Castle Terrace offers a welcoming place to settle into, set within the characterful market town of Penrith, a spot packed with history and plenty going on throughout the year. It’s well-suited to families or friends who want a straightforward, comfortable base while making the most of Cumbria’s landscapes and lively towns. Inside, the kitchen/diner has everything you need for easy mealtimes, from an electric oven and gas hob to a washing machine to keep things ticking along nicely. It’s a practical space for rustling up breakfast before heading out, or gathering for an evening meal after a day’s wandering. The sitting room offers a relaxed place to unwind, with a TV offering free view, books to dip into, and a gas fire that brings a warm touch when the weather turns.

Upstairs, you’ll find three well-kept bedrooms: a king-size for a proper night’s rest, along with two singles that work well for children, friends, or anyone after their own space. The bathroom includes a bath with shower over, basin, WC and a heated towel rail, a small detail, but a welcome one after a cool Lake District walk. Step outside to the enclosed rear garden, complete with a patio, lawn, pond and outdoor furniture. It’s an inviting corner for a cup of tea in the morning or something stronger as the day winds down, children will have fun picking strawberries straight from the garden in the Summer.

With off-road parking for two cars, WiFi, and family-friendly touches like a travel cot, the essentials are well covered. The property benefits from great public transport connections including easy access to both the train station and bus stops, so why not leave your car at home. Penrith itself is easily explored on foot. You’ve got independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and the impressive ruins of Penrith Castle all close at hand. Keswick can be reached by car or bus without any hassle and is great for lakeside strolls, boating and outdoor pursuits, while Carlisle offers deeper history, museums and a grand cathedral.

The Eden Valley, local villages and countless walking routes round out about the area, giving you no shortage of places to discover. Castle Terrace sets you up neatly for a laid-back yet rewarding break in this striking part of Cumbria.

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.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x single.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with gas fire

Gas central heating.

Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine.TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot available.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, pond and furniture.

Two well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.3 miles.

Note: There is a pond in the garden, please keep children and animals supervised.