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The Rockery in Penrith

With a large enclosed garden this family house is great for spending time with kids before venturing out into the beautiful Eden Valley. .

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With a large enclosed garden this family house is great for spending time with kids before venturing out into the beautiful Eden Valley.. Ground Floor: Living room: With wood burner, Freeview TV and DVD player. Snug: With Freeview TV, DVD player and Wii. Dining room. Kitchen: With electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Boiler room: With washing machine. Separate toilet.. First Floor: Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet. Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet (Jack and Jill shared with bedroom 5). Bedroom 3: With double bed. Bedroom 4: With 3 single beds. Bedroom 5: With single bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet (Jack and Jill shared with bedroom 2). Bathroom: With roll top bath, shower cubicle and toilet.. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Large enclosed garden with patio, decking area, garden furniture and BBQ oven. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars, additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are unfenced drops in the grounds.. The Rockery, refurbished in 2020, is ideally situated between Keswick, Carlisle and Penrith in an unspoilt tranquil location and is perfect for large families and groups of friends holidaying together. Situated in the village of Shap, known locally as the ‘Gateway to the Fells and Lakes’, being on the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park and close to the second largest lake in the Lake District - Ullswater. The village offers a wide range of amenities including a good selection of pubs, shops, a public outdoor heated swimming pool, a children’s play area and tennis courts. The Eden Valley provides superb walking and cycling, and the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales are easy to visit too. The atmospheric, rugged area of Haweswater, 8 miles, has a viewpoint for golden eagles, pretty villages and bustling market towns abound, with a lively calendar of farmers’ markets and county shows. There is plenty of local produce to purchase or enjoy in the many restaurants and pubs serving regional favourites. There is also excellent road access to the historic border city of Carlisle with its castle and museum, and Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site, has interesting exhibitions to visit. The Northumberland National Park and southern Scotland are both within an hour’s drive. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards. The Rockery can be booked together with Primrose Cottage (UK1039) to accommodate up to 12 guests.

7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Penrith is detailed below.

Sun 19th Broken clouds 1°C -1°C 6mph 0.0mm 1,019mb
Mon 20th Light rain 3°C 0°C 6mph 0.6mm 1,017mb
Tue 21st Moderate rain 5°C 3°C 12mph 3.1mm 1,011mb
Wed 22nd Light rain 4°C 3°C 6mph 1.3mm 1,006mb
Thu 23rd Rain and snow 3°C 1°C 21mph 11.9mm 994mb
Fri 24th Moderate rain 8°C 1°C 42mph 13.3mm 977mb
Sat 25th Rain and snow 4°C 2°C 38mph 5.2mm 997mb

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