10/10 Excellent
Stephen M.
12 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old rail line
Stephen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing
Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Check out the area
Cliburn, Penrith, Cumbria
- Lowther Park7 min drive
- Whinfell Forest12 min drive
- Lowther Castle and Gardens18 min drive
- Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)98 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
Lounge
Shower room 1
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing
Property manager
Mr Gavin Matier
Premier Host
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Renovated Railway Weigh Office In A Tranquil Location and perfect for Stargazing
Renovated Railway Weigh Office In A Tranquil Location and perfect for Stargazing
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (53 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Please be aware the Signal Box has stairs
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved pets welcome Fee £10 per dog per stay
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Penrith
Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Ullswater. Acorn Bank and Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
Cliburn, Penrith, Cumbria
What's nearby
- Lowther Park - 7 min drive
- Penrith Castle - 11 min drive
- Whinfell Forest - 12 min drive
- Ullswater - 14 min drive
- Lowther Castle and Gardens - 18 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
- The Dog Beck - 10 min drive
- Sports Cafe - 16 min drive
- Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream - 6 min drive
- Rajinda Pradesh - 14 min drive
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Natalie F.
31 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little break away
Natalie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ian R.
14 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini Break
Ian R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
1 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, relaxing place to stay
Rachel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Liam W.
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Liam W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Mr Gavin Matier
We moved into the property on 1st October 2004, leaving city life behind, in search of a more peaceful and fulfilling life, for both ourselves and our two children, Elliott and Jasmine.
Gavin, born in Northern Ireland, left Limavady in 1987 to study at Bradford University. There he qualified as a Pharmacist in 1991 and is the Pharmacy Manager at Sainsbury's Penrith.
Wendy, born in Tyldesley, Manchester left in 1989 to study at Bradford University. There she qualified as a Pharmacist in 1994 and is now the Pharmacy Manager at Green Tree Pharmacy, Kirkby Stephen.
Whilst working in Leeds, we met in 1992 and married 25th August 1996. In July 1999 Elliott was born and in February 2002 Jasmine was born. It was at this point we decided to leave the city life behind and moved to Cliburn.
Gavin, born in Northern Ireland, left Limavady in 1987 to study at Bradford University. There he qualified as a Pharmacist in 1991 and is the Pharmacy Manager at Sainsbury's Penrith.
Wendy, born in Tyldesley, Manchester left in 1989 to study at Bradford University. There she qualified as a Pharmacist in 1994 and is now the Pharmacy Manager at Green Tree Pharmacy, Kirkby Stephen.
Whilst working in Leeds, we met in 1992 and married 25th August 1996. In July 1999 Elliott was born and in February 2002 Jasmine was born. It was at this point we decided to leave the city life behind and moved to Cliburn.
Why they chose this property
Wendy and I fell in love with both the location and character of the building when we first saw it.
We loved it so much we live in the Station House beside the Signal Box and decided to renovate it, so others could enjoy it as much as us.
We loved it so much we live in the Station House beside the Signal Box and decided to renovate it, so others could enjoy it as much as us.
What makes this property unique
We live beside the Signal Box all year round and often forget just how lucky we are to live here.
To us peace, tranquility and seclusion are the norm. We step outside our back door into beautiful countryside and a 50m walk has us strolling in Whinfell Forest, where we regularly see the local red squirrels, roe deer, owls, buzzards, pheasants, great crested newts and an abundance of other wildlife. At night little light pollution means that we can stargaze and if that wasn't enough, a short drive and we are walking up one of the many fells or playing in one of the lakes.
What more could you ask for?
To us peace, tranquility and seclusion are the norm. We step outside our back door into beautiful countryside and a 50m walk has us strolling in Whinfell Forest, where we regularly see the local red squirrels, roe deer, owls, buzzards, pheasants, great crested newts and an abundance of other wildlife. At night little light pollution means that we can stargaze and if that wasn't enough, a short drive and we are walking up one of the many fells or playing in one of the lakes.
What more could you ask for?
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