In the pretty Cumbrian market town of Penrith, Abbey House B & B provides attractive accommodations within half a mile of the train station, town center and Penrith Castle. Rooms with attached bathroom have free Wi-Fi and free parking. Each room has a TV, hairdryer, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities with hot chocolate and biscuits. Private bathroom facilities have a shower or bath. All rooms are showers only. You can enjoy a full Cumberland breakfast from 08:00 – 09:00, with bacon, eggs, sausage, tomato, mushrooms and baked beans, and a vegetarian version is also available. There is tea, coffee and juice, along with cereals, yogurt and fresh fruit. An earlier breakfast is available by arrangement. Breakfast is 7.30 until 9am. Five miles from Ullswater, Penrith lies just outside the Lake District, with Keswick just a 25-minute drive away. You can reach both Lake Windermere and Coniston Water in around 1 hour, and Kendal in less than 40 minutes. Parking is limited to 2 spaces in the car park after that it is parking on the road with a parking disc provided

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Penrith, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
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  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent Guest House run by Vickie who was so warm and welcoming. Breakfast was lovely, nothing more we could have asked for. Plenty of places to eat out within walking distance too.
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    Abbey House is an outstanding place to stay. Vickie was so welcoming and had thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible even to having a chocolate and fluffy robes. It felt very luxurious. The room and bathroom was spacious...
  • Poole
    United States of America United States of America
    Thank you Vickie for accommodating my picky eating children and your kindness with us. Your room was perfect for our family and your breakfast was delicious. Thanks also for your recommendation for a quick stop in the Lake District before making...

Hosted by Vickie Turnbull

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Vickie Turnbull
Abbey House B&B, offers a warm family atmosphere, comfortable accommodation and a hearty traditional Cumberland breakfast. Our Guest House is located in the busy market town of Penrith in Cumbria. You are assured of the ideal bed and breakfast base, where you can relax and unwind whether you have had a hard day driving, sight seeing, cycling or working! Don’t just take our word for it - why not take a look at some of our guest comments? Please note we are not pet friendly We are ideally positioned for visiting some of the country's most beautiful scenery including the Eden Valley, The Pennines, Scottish Borders and the Lake District, with the magnificent Lake Ullswater only five short miles away. Many of the finest lakeland fells are easily accessible, including Helvellyn, Blencathra and Skiddaw. The Coast to Coast Cycle Route is very close and have secure storage facilities for bikes. Our guest rooms are all en-suite, with excellent facilities including TVs, hairdryers and a hot drinks tray. All sky channels ( excluding movies) Abbey house has a small CAR PARK to the rear of the house, this cannot be reserved. There is parking outside the b&b and a parking disc is provided on arrival ( free)
Hi we are you hosts Vickie and Gary . We enjoy working with the public and have been in hospitality since we first met 30 years ago working together in a local hotel in Penrith . We warmly welcome all of you to our home and will do everything we can to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable . A home from home experience wether it be for one night or a longer stay
Penrith is a large town acting as a regional centre for the eastern Lake District, lying just outside the National Park. En-route to and from Scotland and only 10 miles from the north Pennines. The welcoming market town is the hub of the Eden Valley and a great base from which to explore the surrounding area. As well as the wealth of walking and cycling in the area, there are a host of other things to do and places to visit.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Abbey House B & B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Abbey House B & B takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Abbey House B & B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A deposit is required to secure your reservation (see Hotel Policies).

Please inform Abbey House B & B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Abbey House B & B

  • Abbey House B & B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling

  • Abbey House B & B is 1,300 feet from the center of Penrith. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Abbey House B & B is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Abbey House B & B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Abbey House B & B include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family

  • Guests staying at Abbey House B & B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Check-in at Abbey House B & B is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.