Cottage holiday in Great Strickland near Penrith - Sleeps 6 + 2 Children.

The Old Mill4 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 2 Children.

A beautifully renovated historic watermill overlooking the River Leith, near Penrith and Lake Ullswater. Ideally suited for exploring the Lake District, the Eden Valley and the Yorkshire Dales.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Step to entrance.
Bedroom 1: With 2 double beds (for 2 guests, flexible sleeping arrangements).
Bedroom 2: With double bed.
Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Cloakroom: With toilet.
Cupboard: With washing machine and tumble dryer.

First Floor:
Open plan living space: With beams and wooden floors.
Living area: With wood burner, Smart TV, DVD player and patio doors leading to balcony and terrace.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With breakfast bar, electric oven, electric hob, combi microwave/oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed. 3 steps to wood burner, dressing area and beams.
Cloakroom: With toilet.

Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: With kingsize bed, beams and en-suite with slipper bath, shower attachment and toilet. Maximum occupancy 8 guests.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Wi-Fi. Welcome pack.

Lawned garden. Balcony and terrace with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river in the garden. No more than 6 adult groups, but family bookings of 8 welcome.

This former watermill (thought to be 15th century), has been extensively renovated to a high standard. It retains many interesting features with oak beams, a wood burner, designer kitchen and a wall mounted TV.
The Old Mill is light, warm and spacious, and has a wonderful private terrace facing south to the sun overlooking the river and garden - perfect for breakfast, drinks or a barbecue. Situated on the outskirts of the village of Great Strickland, it is just a stone’s throw from the Lake District National Park. To the west, a mile away, is Lowther Castle (featured on the Antiques Roadshow) and the beautiful villages of Askham, Pooley Bridge and Glenridding.

Ullswater lake offers various attractions including a trip on the old steamer, sailing, paddle boarding, fishing and some of Wainwright’s favourite fell walks, including one of the big four, Helvellyn.
For walkers to the east, there are more opportunities to explore in the Pennine hills and Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are peaceful country lanes for cycling and the Eden Valley Circular Cycle Route runs through Great Strickland. There are good opportunities nearby for horse riding, golf, sailing, canoeing, fishing, quad biking and clay pigeon shooting.

Penrith is a short drive away to the north and has excellent shopping choices with five supermarkets, as well as an excellent local produce delicatessen, many arts and crafts shops, a cinema and a variety of restaurants. Within walking distance are two village pubs The Lowther Castle Inn and The Strickland Arms serving good food and a Michelin Star restaurant, Allium nearby in Askham. The Old Mill offers a perfect, relaxing, holiday base in a beautiful valley in the centre of this amazing scenic area