About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Scales Cottage in Lorton offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a cozy fireplace. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying free WiFi throughout the property. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Local Attractions: Located 6.8 mi from Buttermere and 9.3 mi from Derwentwater Lake, Scales Cottage is close to Whinlatter Forest Park (2.2 mi) and Cat Bells (8.1 mi). Newcastle International Airport is 86 mi away. Guest Services: The property provides a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, and a TV. Reception staff speak English, and activities such as fishing are available nearby. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
everything that we needed was there. all was clean. proximity to everything was good and thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property is definitely a hidden gem. Keys were left on the inside of the door. Excellent places to walk and visit. Fantastic base. Will certainly book again.
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spacious property in a peaceful and remote location. We spent most of our time in the kitchen!

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 8.9Based on 98,374 reviews from 20785 properties
20785 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

Scales Cottage is a lovely renovated Lakeland Cottage in the village of Lorton, near Keswick in the Lake District National Park. The cottage can sleep six people in three bedrooms; two king-size doubles and one double. There is a family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. A large sociable kitchen with dining area and wood burning stove and a comfortable sitting room. To the outside of the cottage is off road parking and a lovely patio garden. Scales Cottage is a lovely cottage in a fabulous part of the Lake District.

Neighborhood info

Lorton is a village in the district of Allerdale, in Cumbria and is made up of two small villages – Low Lorton and High Lorton, both of which are nestled at the northern end of the Vale of Lorton. Surrounded by the mountains such as Grasmoor, Hopegill Head and Whiteside it is a perfect destination for exploring a number of hillwalks and visitors are encouraged to visit the 12th century St. Cuthbert’s church.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Scales Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

Scales Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Sykes Cottages will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

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

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