This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice.

Cockermouth, Cockermouth
$164 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

This contemporary chapel conversion is the perfect choice. Cockermouth town centre is an easy stroll and fishing is available on the River Derwent by arrangement.. 1 step to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: 47 Freeview TV, Electric Fire

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, TV

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. . Enclosed yard with garden furniture (shared with other apartments on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.. Ghillie Cottage is tucked away in a private courtyard, set back from the main street and makes a great choice for your next Cumbrian adventure. Once an old chapel and now converted into six apartments, Ghillie Cottage has been renovated and refurbished for 2018. The good quality finish and thoughtful decoration is evident as soon as you walk in. Downstairs you have an open plan living/dining room leading to a brand new fitted kitchen for preparing that perfect meal. A lovely spiral staircase, a real feature of the property, leads you to two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The property sleeps up to four adults in a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, both of which have a TV and plenty of character. The property is aptly named Ghillie’s Cottage due to its links to the fishing rights on the River Derwent that are owned by the family. A ghillie being a person who acts as an attendant to someone on a hunting expedition, or in this case, a fishing trip. The River Derwent is a highly sought after river amongst anglers providing rich pickings of salmon and trout. As long as you have a National Rod Licence you may fish on the family’s beat. Details of the location and costs are available on request.

The popular Cumbrian town of Cockermouth, birthplace of William Wordsworth, is just a short walk away. In fact, the National Trust Wordsworth House is just a few minutes walk. Your nearest supermarket and a couple of pubs serving great food and local cask ales are also a few minutes walk away. The main town centre is also easily reached on foot. Cockermouth is a thriving market town full of hidden surprises at every turn. It boasts a great selection of pubs, quaint restaurants, micro-breweries, local craft shops, independent coffee houses, delicatessens, speciality shops and of course, well known retailers and branded stores too. If you like culture, Kirkgate Arts shows movies, arts and drama. Fancy a swim The leisure centre is also nearby as well as local cycle hire. You’ll also find the famous Jennings Brewery nestled beneath the castle walls where the River Derwent and River Cocker meet.

Cockermouth is on the border of the Lake District National Park, so whether you like the rugged adventure of the mountains or the serenity of the seaside, you’ve got the best of both worlds. You’re also within easy reach of some glorious lakes. Take a 5 mile drive to Bassenthwaite Lake at the foot of the Skiddaw range for fantastic walks, woodland, wildlife and watersports. You’ll also find the Lakes Distillery offering tasting tours as well as the Lake District Wildlife Park just 6 miles away. The popular town of Keswick is 14 miles away and can be reached in about 20 minutes. For walkers and cyclists, you’ll love the route through Whinlatter Forest Park, or continue down the valley to Buttermere which boasts stunning panoramic scenery. If you’re not into fishing, you’ll love Ghillie Cottage. If you are into fishing, life doesn’t get much better than this! Beach 9½ miles. Shop 175 yards, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

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There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The River
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Tracey Robbins

    Submitted May 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Very convenient location- comfortable cottage- great welcome

  • Ana S.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2021

    Stayed Dec 23, 2021

    Clean, comfortable and well-equipped. The convenience of a town centre with great access to this stunning part of the lakes.Thoughtfully prepped with Christmas welcome pack and festive extras. Really enjoyed our stay.

  • LISA

    Submitted Oct 25, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Great little cottage in a perfect location. Lots of lovely little touches to make us feel at home. Many thanks!

  • Craig

    Submitted Oct 24, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Lovely warm comfortable cottage. Ideally situated close to town centre. Lakes and mountains within an easy drive. Thoroughly recommended.

  • Sharon

    Submitted Aug 13, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Ghillie Cottage was in a great location for exploring the Western Lake District. It was comfortable and well equipped and Claire the owner was really helpful by sending a text when we got there and coming to see us to make sure everything was okay. She gave lots of ideas of places to go with the family. My family and I thourouly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning.

  • Sam

    Submitted Jul 26, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Would go back to this lovely cottage :)

  • Tom

    Submitted Jul 23, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Recently refurbished cottage situated in a quiet area two minutes from shops, bars, restaurants, etc. High quality furnishings with bright modern kitchen and stunning bathroom. Bedrooms are bright and airy with nice furniture and bedding. I would thoroughly recommend this property and hope to return again soon.

  • Annette

    Submitted Jun 3, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Cottage was well equipped with arrival gifts. Very modern and welcoming. A well thought out cottage.

  • Sarah

    Submitted May 21, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The place is very nice Lovely area Great atmosphere But the stairs need tightening and maybe get a bigger freezer

  • Ella

    Submitted Apr 8, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The street front, before you enter the courtyard is a bit scary,as not as nice as some of the surrounding houses and the actual court is clean , but dull. Certainly the outside does not match the inside which is gorgeous. Really nice town close to a lot of beautiful nature spots.

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