Guests say
The Crook receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location in a charming village with a friendly community. Guests appreciate the well-maintained property with modern amenities, cosy furnishings, and a welcoming atmosphere. The proximity to local attractions, including a great pub, adds to the appeal. The property is an ideal base for exploring the Northern Lake District, offering a peaceful retreat away from the crowds.
Reviewers consistently mention the immaculate condition of the property, highlighting its spotless nature and reassuring cleanliness, which is particularly appreciated during the pandemic.
The property is lauded for its excellent location in a quiet village, with easy access to the Lakes, Penrith, and Keswick. The local pub and community-run swimming pool are also appreciated.
Guests find the property very comfortable, with cosy living spaces, comfortable beds, and a warm welcoming atmosphere. The presence of a large utility room is particularly appreciated by walkers and cyclists.
The property is praised for its great facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, modern bathrooms with underfloor heating, and a utility room. Some guests suggest minor improvements, but overall satisfaction is high.
While guests express gratitude for the hospitality and helpfulness of the hosts, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that could be expected by future guests. Therefore, it cannot be confirmed if such gestures are a regular occurrence.
About this property
This delightful mid-terrace cottage rests in the charming Cumbrian village of Greystoke, offering four guests a lovely base for exploring the Lake District. The Crook enjoys bright and airy first-floor living areas, along with a rear garden and is just a stroll away from the amenities of the village. Upon entering the property, be welcomed into the utility room, with coat hooks and room to store shoes and boots, along with a washing machine and access to the back garden. Continue into the rest of the ground floor, home to the pretty twin bedroom and a shower room before heading upstairs to relax in the lovely living areas. Discover a homely sitting room with two sofas to spread out on and a Smart TV to provide ample entertainment while the electric stove-effect fire adds a warming ambiance. Make delicious meals in the kitchen/diner, boasting contemporary style and all the appliances you need for home-cooking including an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and a handy slimline dishwasher. The second bedroom can be found on this floor too, boasting a beautiful king-size bed and enjoying a spacious en-suite bathroom, perfect for freshening up or relaxing in after a long day of walking in the Lakes. Spend time outdoors in your own private courtyard garden area on the ground floor, with seating providing an excellent spot for enjoying your morning coffee in the sun. A short stroll can bring you to the lovely village shop where you can pick up any essentials, whilst the pub, The Boot & Shoe Inn, is a friendly local serving food too, perfect for a night off cooking. There is also a children's play area within walking distance as well as Greystoke open air swimming pool to enjoy in the summer months (May-August). Venture to Penrith, just five miles away, to enjoy a larger selection of restaurants, pubs and cafés as well Penrith Castle, once occupied by Richard III, with the Castle Park being wonderful for a picnic on a sunny day. Explore Penrith and Eden Museum, discovering the local history, as well as stopping at Mayburgh Henge, an impressive prehistoric monument which you can easily incorporate into a walk, as well as the Neolithic earthwork henge of King Arthur's Round Table. Explore the beautiful Lake District National Park where an endless choice of walks can be enjoyed as well as attractions; head to Ullswater for a walk around the water and see the amazing Aira Force Waterfall amid the pretty nature trail or hop on an Ullswater Steamer to cruise along the lake. The charming town of Keswick is another excellent place to visit, sitting at the head of Derwentwater and surrounded by wonderful peaks including Skiddaw, Blencathra, Grisedale Pike and Grasmoor, as well as the town being host to Puzzling Place, a unique attraction with optical illusions and artwork sure to impress! Enjoy a fantastic holiday at The Crook, making unforgettable memories in the Lake District.
Greystoke is a lovely village resting in Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District, just five miles from the bustling town of Penrith. Home to a number of quaint 17th century cottages along with Greystoke Castle built in the 14th century, Greystoke holds a wealth of history, whilst being surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a local Post Office and shop combined and a pub, The Boot & Shoe Inn.
Accommodation
Two bedroom: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor sitting room with electric fire
Electric heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On-street parking in village.
Back courtyard garden with seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile.
Nearby points of interest
- Coalhouse Fort
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Lodore Falls
Reviews (26)
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Sunita
Tastefully decorated. 2 of us stayed and there was plenty of space. Very comfortable lounge area and beds. Well thought out, with the entrance as a utility room where we could keep wet clothes/ dirty boots etc. It was very well equipped - the only real extras we bought for the kitchen were washing up sponges and kitchen roll. In a great location, easy to get to from M6 and easy to get out to a variety of walks and exploring local towns. The small village is very cute with a pub serving great food opposite and a small shop - all within a stones throw. The public outdoor swimming pool was also opposite and a beautiful church at the end of the road.
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Andrea
Although located in the centre of the village the cottage is quiet with a lovely back yard to enjoy on a sunny evening. The little village shop and excellent pub are just across the road, very handy. The owners have thought of everything, exceptionally clean and very comfortable and tasteful furnishings. We would not hesitate to recommend the Crook.
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David
Quiet location in easy reach of lakeland walks. Very comfortable and excellent facilities.