Gibson Cottage - Self catering accomodation near Ullswater

Gibson Cottage from the outside

Gibson Cottage is a cosy 18th Century cottage next to Gibson House in the popular village of Stainton. Minutes from Ullswater and Penrith and a short drive from Keswick, the cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Northern Lake District, the quieter but still scenic Eden Valley and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Stainton village has two pubs, both of which serve meals and a village farm shop with a tea room that serves very nice lunches. Rheged Visitor Centre is only half a mile from the cottage.

The cottage oozes character with many quaint and interesting features including exposed beams, a dual-aspect, open fire between the living room and kitchen and oak panelling in the bedroom. It is centrally heated and logs are also provided for the fire.

Gibson Cottage living room

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Living Room

As well as the dual-aspect fire mentioned above, this contains a selection of DVDs, videos, books and a satellite TV.


Kitchen/Diner

This has an oak kitchen (fitted in 2007) with ceramic hob, fan-assisted oven, microwave, and fridge with freezer compartment.

Shower/WC

With an exposed stone wall and a large towel rail radiator.

Gibson Cottage bedroom

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Bedroom

Open to the apex of the roof with exposed beams and oak panelling behind the super king-sized, zip-and-link bed. Sleeps 2 (+ cot available on request).


Places of Interest

(Just a small selection of what is available locally)

View towards Ullswater
View from Stainton village towards Ullswater and the Lakeland fells. (more/bigger pictures)

Directions to Gibson Cottage

From Junction 40 on the M6, take the A66 towards Keswick.
After about half a mile you reach the roundabout at Rheged. Take the A592 Ullswater road.
Turn right almost immediately towards Stainton village.
Turn left at the crossroads by the farm shop and Methodist chapel.
Go past the King's Arms pub (on your right). Gibson House is on your left, immediately after the Brantwood Hotel. Gibson Cottage is at the end of Gibson House.

Here is a map of where we are

There is a regular bus service to and from Penrith rail and bus stations and to Keswick.
Penrith trains
Buses in Cumbria

Rates per week

Weekend and short breaks are available.
20% deposit secures booking. Balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to the holiday.

Contact Details

Phil & Carolyn Leary
Telephone: 01768 863265

No smoking. One well behaved dog allowed.

www.gibsoncottage.co.uk