Located in the peaceful village of Catterlen, THE GINNEY Country Guest House offers free WiFi throughout and free onsite parking. This outstanding sandstone barn conversion is just 10 minutes' drive from Lake Ullswater. Each spacious room includes a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a safety deposit box. The rooms benefit from an en-suite bath or shower room with a hairdryer. All rooms enjoy garden and rural views, with the use of a shared outdoor seating and patio area. In the mornings, The Ginney Country Guest House serves breakfast in the guest lounge/dining area, which boasts oak beams and a large stone fireplace. Dishes include full cooked breakfast, continental breakfast, and smoked salmon options. THE GINNEY Country Guest House is just 3 miles to the historic market town of Penrith, 10 minutes drive to the Lake District and 25 minutes to Keswick. An array of activities can be enjoyed locally and in the Lake District, including golf, walking, cycling and touring the beautiful lakes and mountains.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet area within easy travel distance around the lakes
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Delicious breakfast. Excellent quality and choice. Very comfortable, spacious room with tasteful furnishings.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Linda and Philip were fantastic hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was amazing. Location perfect.

Hosted by Philip and Linda

9.7
9.7
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Philip and Linda
The Ginney Country Guest House, a beautiful barn conversion in the tranquil village of Catterlen, with private parking, Superfast WiFi, EV Charger, rural views, gardens and patios. Converted from a traditional Lakeland Bank Barn and Gincase built in the 1700's from local stone, with characterful oak beams and trusses, offers 4 star ensuite Bed and Breakfast Accommodation and 4 star Self Catering Holiday Cottages near Penrith. Just 10 minutes away from Ullswater and the Lake District.
We originally converted the Ginney into a family home and converted additional barns in 2005 to create a purpose built Guest House. Embrasing the future we have now installed an EV Charger.
Situated on the edge of The Lake District and just minutes away from the beautiful Lake Ullswater with its historic steamers and lovely mountain scenery.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of THE GINNEY Country Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

THE GINNEY Country Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 18 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

15+ years
Extra bed upon request
£55 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and older are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash THE GINNEY Country Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The balance is payable upon arrival. Please see Policies for deposit and pre-payment details.

Please inform THE GINNEY Country Guest House 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about THE GINNEY Country Guest House

  • Guests staying at THE GINNEY Country Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • Room options at THE GINNEY Country Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Holiday Home

  • The prices at THE GINNEY Country Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • THE GINNEY Country Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at THE GINNEY Country Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • THE GINNEY Country Guest House is 2.8 miles from the centre of Penrith. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.