At this cottage you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Derwent Pencil Museum and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available.
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Hope Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Derwent Pencil Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Derwentwater - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Theatre By The Lake - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Penrith Station - 19 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
The Round - 14 min walk
Crooked River Tap - 13 min walk
The Wainwright Pub - 15 min walk
Golden Lion - 14 min walk
Back Bar - 14 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Lydia's River Cottage is open plan downstairs, fully central heated with a remote control living flame gas stove to provide a nice cosy focal point on cooler days. There is a 40 inch Smart Super HDTV and a DAB radio.
The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, oven with ceramic hob above and a microwave oven.
The rear door leads onto a large elevated riverside patio directly above the river Greta, which is private and has spectacular river views.Relaxed outdoor dining can be combined with wildlife viewing (binoculars supplied). Ducks, goldeneye, mergansers, herons, white throated dippers and grey wagtails are common and the rarer sightings include kingfishers and otters.
Upstairs there are two pretty bedrooms - a double bedroom to the rear of the property which overlooks the river and a twin bedded room to the front with views towards Walla Crag.
The modern shower room washbasin and toilet are upstairs, as the cottage has no bath the owners installed a large shower with choice of monsoon or normal showering.
Parking for the cottage is private, off road and large enough for two cars.
WiFi is complementary and unlimited approx 16Mbps.
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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 11 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
642922
Frequently asked questions
Does Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool?
No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
As of 9 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 20 Feb 2026 start from NZ$1,142.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
No, Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cute cottage. Nice to be next to the river and appreciated the designated parking spot. Would have liked a few more amenities like shower gel in the bathroom and paper towels and cooking oil in the kitchen.
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Geoff C.
28 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lakes break in February
Cozy cottage, very well equipped for a couple or small family. Despite its location on the main road, it is set well back from the road and therefore quiet. Rear courtyard is set on the banks of River Greta. Beautiful. Parking at the front. Property is set just outside the centre of the town, 10-15 minute walk on the main road but a couple of minutes extra if you take the old railway line (accessed just behind the Shell garage) Convenience store on the garage forecourt was well stocked and had everything we needed. The only downside for the week was that our favourite restaurant Thyme was shut for February.
Geoff C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Gordon S., Glasgow
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed
This is a lovely cottage by the river and a short walk to the town centre. The nearby garage shop is very close for anything you need. Everything we needed was there for us and the crockery etc was of a very high standard. The smart tv was handy and wall mounted. We couldn't get the gas fire to work but the central heating was more than warm enough. The bedrooms were comfortable and we used both as the river noise can get loud at night. Parking was easy and we left the car there from arrival to departure.