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Apartment in central Penrith, at the gateway to the Lake District and less than 5 minute's walk from the train station
Apartment • Cumbria United Kingdom
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Listed January 2023
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General overview
Our one-bedroom apartment is located on the first (i.e. middle) and second (i.e. upper) floors of a 250-year-old three-storey building above a quiet office on a busy main street close to the centre of the historic market town of Penrith, in the county of Cumbria in north-west England.
The space
The apartment itself is self-contained, and you will have sole use throughout your stay. On the first floor (i.e. up the first flight of stairs) there is an open-plan, lounge/kitchen diner equipped with two sofas, a small dining table with two chairs, and a kitchen with oven, electric hob and fridge-freezer. Please be aware that there is no dishwasher or washing machine.
This room has a colour pallete of off-white, greys and blacks, and a clean and modern but cosy feel. The kitchen table provides a perfect spot for enjoying your breakfast and morning coffee, especially with the sunlight streaming through the window on a sunny day and, if need be, can be used as an extra work space. There is also a small WC room with toilet and sink on the same floor as the lounge.
On the second floor there is a stylish modern bedroom with a boutique feel, and an en-suite bathroom with toilet and shower. The bedroom has a colour pallete of deep green, grey and white, and is light and airy due to its two velux windows. It has a desk, which can be used either as a workspace or as a dressing table for getting ready for your days and nights out, along with two cosy chairs and a footstool which are perfect for just relaxing and reading, especially on a sunny day.
Should you plan to have extra guests, then one of the sofas in the lounge pulls out to form a small double bed, hence the apartment is listed as being able to accommodate up to 4 persons.
Please note that, as the apartment is on the first (middle) and second (top) floors of a three-storey building, and is subsequently accessed via a set of stairs to the lounge and a second set of stairs to the bedroom, it is therefore not accessible to wheelchair users or persons that would normally have difficulties in such situations. If you have any doubts regarding access in this respect then please make sure to ask us for more information prior to organising a swap.
Guest access
The apartment is up two sets of stairs, with the first set going from street level up to living room/kitchen area and the second going from this floor up to the bedroom and en-suite bathroom.
The street can be pretty busy throughout the day and during the evening, and cars can often drive too fast past the property. In turn, the pavement is not so wide outside the front door, so you need to be careful of other pedestrians (and vehicles) when leaving.
Guest access is via a set of keys kept in a lock-box outside the property at street level.
Notes
When it comes to your form of transport it's essential to be aware of the fact that the apartment DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN DEDICATED PARKING SPACE AND THERE IS NO ON STREET PARKING DIRECTLY OUTSIDE. There are various options for paid (and, if you're lucky, free) parking within 5 minutes walk that we can advise on directly though, and the town is a safe place to leave your vehicle overnight in a local street. As such, please consider this matter carefully in your decision making process before you decide if a stay at this property will work for you. This issue really has been a make or break decision in various past enquiries for bookings, so if you don't like to be away from your (hire) car for any length of time, then please consider this factor.
Features
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Mountains
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Penrith, which is also known as the 'Old Red Town' because of its sandstone buildings, has a historic town centre with a rich history. It's in a great location with stunning landscapes on its doorstep, and is an ideal base for exploring the Eden Valley, the Lake District National Park, the Scottish borders, and the north of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
For those that aren't aware, the Lake District is a mountainous region that is famous for its lakes, forests, and mountains (or fells), and its associations with William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin. It also as some of the most stunning scenery and views in the whole of the UK. As such, it is a popular holiday destination for visitors from all over the world.
From town, there are regular buses to various major Lake District attractions including Lake Ullswater, Keswick and Windermere, with daily bus passes being an affordable way to travel. If you're driving then the northern end of Ullswater is around 15 minutes from Penrith, Keswick is around 25 minutes, and Windermere around 45 minutes.
Other places of interest within a half hour drive include lakes Derwent Water, natural landscape features such as Aira Force Waterfall and Great Mell Fell, and ancient monuments such as Long Meg and Her Daughters and Castlerigg stone circle.
For those with an urge to bag a Wainright or two (of the 214 in total!) then Penrith is also within easy reach of most of the Northern, the Eastern and the Far Eastern Fells.
For the wildlife enthusiasts, red squirrels can be spotted in various locations near Penrith. Just ask us for details. The oldest herd of red deer in the UK can also be spotted around the fells near Ullswater. If you are lucky, you may also spot a fell pony; semi wild herds of fell ponies helped create the landscape of the Lake District. Great Mell Fell is a good place to start.
If you're into your outdoor activities such as fell-walking canoeing, paddleboarding, fell-running, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, etc., then you can't go wrong in the Lakes.
Equally, the area is perfect if you like something more sedate such as a round of golf at a scenic course, a walk on a deserted beach, a saunter around a historic village followed by afternoon tea, or a stroll around one of the more easily accessible lakes.
Penrith Castle Park, located just around the corner from the property, is home to the ruins of the medieval Castle which dates back to the 14th century. It's an ideal place for a stroll or, weather permitting, a picnic.
The Penrith Beacon, a monument built in 1719, is located on Beacon hill about a half hour walk from the flat, and has great views over the town.
The C2C (Sea to Sea) cycle route passes through Penrith, and the town has been designated Cumbria's first cycling hub. There are excellent cycling facilities, including cycle hire and specially designed routes starting from Penrith.
There are also a number of events held in and around Penrith throughout the year. Notably Kendal Calling music festival at Lowther Deer Park in July and The Winter Droving in October.
Getting to my home
We are easily accessible both by car and public transport. The apartment is less than 5 minutes' walk from Penrith train station, which is on the west-coast mainline route with regular direct connections to major cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. The town is also located just off the M6 motorway at the eastern extents of the northern Lake District, and a half hour drive south of the Scottish border.
Nearest airport
Taken from the internet; the nearest airport to Penrith is Newcastle (NCL) Airport which is 49.2 miles away. Other nearby airports include Leeds Bradford (LBA) (71 miles), Edinburgh (EDI) (92.3 miles), Manchester (MAN) (92.6 miles) and Glasgow (GLA) (106.5 miles).
Getting around
The apartment is less than 5 minutes' walk from Penrith train station, and approximately 5 minutes from the bus station.
The apartment is located close to the town centre and, as such, there are numerous pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, takeaways and independent shops, as well as several supermarkets including Morrisons, Booths, Aldi and Sainsbury's, within 10 minute's walk.
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