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About the Hotel
42A Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 0YL,
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Close to Wordsworth House and Garden
Great
8.6
/10
Loved by Red Rose Cottage guests
well equipped kitchen
comfortable beds
added extras
homey feeling
peace and quiet
"The owners had made good use of every bit of space and there was nearly everything you could need."
Kathy from United Kingdom
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"Kitchen was great, well equipped. Bedrooms were nice, and beds very comfy."
Sam from United Kingdom
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"It was a beautiful little cottage, nicely presented and furnished and had the little things like toilet and kitchen rolls."
Shelley from United Kingdom
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"Lovely home from home cottage. I was very impressed with the added extras, eg, cleaning products, tea coffee, and sugar."
Leanne from United Kingdom
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"The peace and quiet. The cottage had everything we needed, and is comfortable."
Crosland from United Kingdom
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5-star countryside cottage in Cockermouth with children's play area and riverbank walks
Amenities
Red Rose Cottage provides a children's playground on-site and an outdoor seating area. Evening entertainment is available for guests staying in. The property offers grocery deliveries and family rooms for groups of all sizes. Facilities for disabled guests and wheelchair accessible features are included. Express check-in/check-out and street parking are available. Free WiFi is accessible in public areas.
Accommodation
The holiday home has two bedrooms with a comfortable living room and a fully equipped kitchenette. A private entrance and a washing machine are included in the property. The accommodation contains a dining area and a work desk. Beds are described by guests as comfortable and the kitchen includes basic supplies such as teabags, coffee, and sugar. Some guest notes mention the beds are too soft for some and the parking requires using the street, as there is no space directly outside.
Location & Outdoor Spaces
The cottage is situated in a quiet village with riverbank walks a short distance away. Buttermere is 23 km from the property and Derwentwater Lake is 29 km away. Whinlatter Forest Park is 16 km from Red Rose Cottage and the coast is a 15-minute drive from the property. An outdoor seating area and a patio are provided for alfresco dining. The inner courtyard and quiet street views add to the setting. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 135 km from the property.
Family-Friendly
The hotel has a children's playground and family rooms to accommodate groups. Evening entertainment is offered for all ages staying at the property. Grocery deliveries allow families to prepare meals in the property's kitchenette. Guest reviews note that the cottage is suitable for both couples and small families. The location is described as peaceful and close to local attractions like Buttermere and Whinlatter Forest Park. Some guests mention there is no back garden or yard for sitting out in the evening.
Guest Experience
Guest reviews give the property average ratings between 7 and 10 out of 10 across different stays. The host, Karen, is described as responsive and willing to help with issues during a stay. The cottage is described as clean, warm, and comfortable with everything needed supplied. Some guests note the parking on the street can be challenging for loading and unloading. The WiFi connectivity was noted as not strong by some, though others found it fast. Beds are rated as comfortable by the majority of reviewers.
Highlights
Activities: Evening entertainment & children's playground
Location: 16 km from Whinlatter Forest Park, 15 min from coast