Askham – Sumarbústaðir

Judith Bretland

Warm, comfortable, clean. An old quirky property. Its not a new build with perfect walls and finishes and because it keeps its character there may be tiny nuances that upset those looking for immaculate perfection. If you are you won't get it. What you will get is an authentic old cottage property with character, genuine antiques, and a warmth. Linens and towels were fabulous. Shower was gushing and hot, kitchen facilities were great. Good wifi, comfy sofa. Lovely views of the river. Felt tucked away but a short walk to the pub. Host was delightful.

FRANCES Bandaríkin

Charming cottage. Beautifully decorated to maintain the character of the building. But with every modern convenience.

Helen Bretland

The location was in the area we wanted to be.

Laura Bretland

Set on the edge of the Lowther estate, quiet location and the outside space was a sun trap in the evening. Good selection of games for a rainy day. Bed very comfortable.

Jeanne Bandaríkin

Alice and George were wonderful hosts— so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The Widewath Barn and Cruise are both beautiful accommodations and very well-appointed. The walks from the property were beautiful.

Pardeep Bretland

A self catering cottage. Absolutely perfect for a family with children and a dog. The cottage had ample room and was spacious throughout. The en-suite was lovely attached to the main room; the guest bedroom had two single beds and the third room had bunk beds perfect for the younger kids. The two guest rooms shared a lovely clean family bathroom with a wonderful full size bath!. The garden was fully secure for the dog and there is a great climbing castle for young ones when the weather is better! The kitchen has a dining table for 4, with provision for any type of cooking, coffee or tea making that you could ask for! Superb. A lot of luxury items were left for us to consume should we want and there were fluffy towels in each bedroom. Finally the TV facilities were excellent. A Freeview TV with added Apps to watch when it was raining. All in all a lot of comfort on offer and excellent location just outside of Penrith. Convenient for the A66 to Keswick and to the shops should anything be needed in an emergency. I would whole heartedly recommend this cottage for a base to explore the Lake District for a family or adults of of all ages.

Zafar Bretland

Plenty of space and private parking Close to lakes and motorway Comfortable living with good central heating Everything you needed was there

Barrie Bretland

Brilliant comfortable open plan lounge. Spacious bedrooms. Luxurious bathrooms (two of the three are ensuite). Lovely garden. The whole barn was spotless and had everything we needed. We didn't have much need of our hosts but the advanced communication was brilliant and they were very welcoming.