Abbey House B & B

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Abbey House B & B
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Abbey House B & B in Penrith offers family rooms with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and streaming services. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy an à la carte breakfast with full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free on-site parking, bicycle parking, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Local Attractions: Located 100 km from Newcastle International Airport, the bed and breakfast is near Askham Hall (8 km), Brougham Castle (4 km), and Derwentwater Lake (32 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best 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 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fabulous overnight stay on our way up to the Highlands, highly recommend ☺️”
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent communication. Lovely, fresh entrance and well lit. Nice immaculate room with all facilities. Comfortable bed with bathrobes. Beautifully renovated bathroom. Tv in a good position out of the way. Pre-ordered breakfast which was...”
  • Usyd95
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The whole thing was excellent . Great hospitality 5⭐”
  • Monica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A lovely house in a central location. The bedroom was beautifully decorated and the bathroom, although on the small side, was very clean and had a good array of toiletries. Breakfast was served in a spacious dining room. The preordered food was...”
  • Kay
    Australia Australia
    “The location is fantastic for both exploring the district and the town. Vickie is so warm and helpful, it’s like staying with family and the breakfast is fabulous”
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was very clean and Vickie was very friendly and efficient”
  • Tricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The welcome and kindness from Vickie on arrival The comfy accomodation The large bed”
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We chose this B & B at random because of the location, but it's a complete gem, within easy walking distance of the town and restaurants. We stayed twice, in room 4 and room 1 respectively (on our way to and from Scotland), both were lovely - so...”
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Food good but situation on the main road was not perfect”
  • Arwen
    Canada Canada
    “Very clean! Very friendly host. Comfortable room Close to amenities”

Managed by Vickie Turnbull

Company review score: 10Based on 449 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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

Property information

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 Please note that the double room is a smaller room 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)

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Abbey House B & B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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