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Ghyll Foot Cottage in Ainstable, Eden Valley, Cumbria

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Carlisle, England
  • Place, Calthwaite Hall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Nicholas
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Talkin Tarn Country Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Carlisle

At this cottage, you'll be 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from Saint Nicholas and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Calthwaite Hall. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A patio, a living room and a hairdryer are also available.

What's nearby

  • Calthwaite Hall - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Saint Nicholas - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Talkin Tarn Country Park - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Hutton in the Forest - 22 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Penrith Castle - 25 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Armathwaite Station - 17 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eat & Drink Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 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.

Ghyll Foot Cottage in Ainstable, Eden Valley, Cumbria

Ghyll Foot is a delightful 200 year old stone-built cottage. It is situated in the attractive Cumbrian village of Ainstable in the Eden Valley. The village is approximately 10 miles from both Penrith and Carlisle. The cottage is ideally located for touring the unspoilt Eden Valley, the Lake District, the Pennines, the Scottish Borders and Hadrian's Wall.

Accommodation and Facilities:

Ghyll Foot has the advantage of full central heating;

The kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven, electric hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge-freezer;

The spacious sitting room is provided with TV, DigiBox, DVD & Music System and wood-burning stove;

Outside is a small enclosed garden with a seating area;

Bedding, duvets and pillows are included;

Cot and high-chair are provided (but not cot bedding);

Electricity and central heating costs are included;

Free Wi-Fi is available;

There is ample street parking;

Children welcome;

Dogs are welcome (Maximum 2 dogs);

Sorry no smoking;

The cottage comprises:

Sitting room with wood-burning stove;

Fully-fitted kitchen with dining area;

Two bedrooms - one double and one twin;

Modern bathroom, with over-bath shower.

Location:

There is an excellent restaurant in the village.

At Armathwaite (1.5 miles) are local shops, pub-restaurants and railway station on the famous Settle to Carlisle Line.

Supermarket shopping is available in the larger village of Lazonby (4.5 miles).

The River Eden itself is ideal for angling, canoeing and other recreational pursuits.

The Eden Valley is excellent walking country with many interesting and attractive walks in the area.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding 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

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ghyll Foot Cottage in Ainstable, Eden Valley, Cumbria have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Ghyll Foot Cottage in Ainstable, Eden Valley, Cumbria family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Ghyll Foot Cottage in Ainstable, Eden Valley, Cumbria is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ghyll Foot Cottage in Ainstable, Eden Valley, Cumbria?

No, Ghyll Foot Cottage in Ainstable, Eden Valley, Cumbria does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Ghyll Foot Cottage in Ainstable, Eden Valley, Cumbria Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a lovely restful weekend, very well equipped cottage. Owner very attentive sent us loads of useful information before our stay. Definitely a great find.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dora w.

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

Absolutely lovely

Such a lovely cosy cottage, we had a super chilled out break with the dogs .the cottage had everything we needed .was very clean on our arrival. Access to walks ,penrith and carlisle was great .lovely peaceful little village. The village shop is well stocked .and the fox and pheasent is great for food .we had a lovely time .thanks to our hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage - in a friendly village. Can recommend the Sunday lunch at Heather Glen Hotel. Nice pubs in neighbouring village of Armathwaite, plus a very accommodating shopkeeper, who went out of his way to source a lovely pork pie. Very helpful host who provided lots of useful information before our visit. The cottage was cosy, well equipped ( apart from requiring an outdoor broom - to sweep up dropping wisteria flowers, so didn’t keep walking them into house - had to get hoover out daily! )Comfy beds and good shower over bath ( needs a grab rail on wall for us oldies though).Nice private little patio garden to sit out in - getting sun for most of the day. We enjoyed some lovely walks with Donald our whippet - along the river and into Coomb woods in Armathwaite - made this our early morning dog walk as only took a few minutes to drive there - and could pick up supplies from the shop at the same time. High Stand Plantation very close by in the car too - ideal in hot weather. Very enjoyable stay - our first visit and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026