Living room
A navy sofa, a wood-burner set into the brick fireplace, and a shelf of books and board games for the evenings. There is an HDTV and a small dining table. Both sofas turn into single sofa beds.
26 Kirkgate
A one-bedroom cottage in the middle of Cockermouth, on the edge of the Lake District.
A real home from home
26 Kirkgate is a mid-terrace townhouse with character in the heart of Cockermouth, the town where Wordsworth was born. Pubs, shops and cafes are a short walk from the door. Guests tell us the Lake District is 15 to 20 minutes away by car.
Inside there is a wood-burner in the living room, a well-equipped kitchen and one double bedroom. The two sofas downstairs each turn into a single sofa bed, so the cottage can sleep up to four. Outside, a roof terrace looks over All Saints Church and catches the sun when it is out. There is an enclosed courtyard too.
Alan has been hosting here for ten years. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
- Sleeps 2 to 4
- 1 double bedroom
- 2 single sofa beds
- Pets welcome
- Wood-burner
- Roof terrace
Inside the cottage
Kitchen
A galley kitchen with a herringbone floor and a door straight out to the courtyard. Electric cooker and oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer, and a filter coffee maker. The washing machine and tumble dryer are here too.
Bedroom
One double bedroom, with a white iron bed against a deep teal wall. Room-darkening blinds, a wardrobe and chest of drawers, and extra pillows and blankets. Bedding is provided.
Shower room
Downstairs, with a walk-in shower. Towels, shampoo, shower gel and soap are provided, and there is a hairdryer.
Outside
The roof terrace has a table and chairs and looks across the churchyard to All Saints Church. It is a sun trap when the sun is out. Downstairs, the enclosed stone courtyard has a bistro table.
What’s here
Kitchen
- Fridge and freezer
- Electric cooker and oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kettle and toaster
- Filter coffee maker
- Cooking basics
- Crockery, cutlery and wine glasses
- Dining table
Living
- Wood-burner with fireguard
- Two sofas that turn into single sofa beds
- HDTV
- Books and board games
- Dedicated workspace
- Fast Wi-Fi (72 Mbps)
- Central heating
Bedroom
- Double bed
- Bedding provided
- Wardrobe and chest of drawers
- Room-darkening blinds
- Extra pillows and blankets
Bathroom
- Shower room (downstairs)
- Towels provided
- Hairdryer
- Shampoo, shower gel and soap
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Iron
- Drying rack
Outdoors
- Roof terrace with table and chairs
- Enclosed courtyard
- Outdoor dining
Safety
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
There is no air conditioning.
Location
Kirkgate is right in the centre of Cockermouth, a town on the edge of the Lake District with a wide variety of interesting shops and cafes. It is Wordsworth’s birthplace, and well placed for Wordsworth Country and the Lake District National Park.
- All Saints Church
- Right next door
- Pubs, shops and cafes
- A short walk
- The Lake District
- Around 15 to 20 minutes by car, guests say
Parking
There are several free places to park close by.
- On Kirkgate
- Free 1-hour disc parking, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. No restrictions on Sundays or between 6pm and 8am.
- Cobbled area opposite the cottage
- Free. Please don’t park too close to the houses on the far side, as their owners park there.
- All Saints Car Park
- At the bottom of Kirkgate, next to the Bitter End pub. Free disc parking for up to 3 hours, no return within 2 hours.
- Bitterbeck car park
- Pay and display, opposite All Saints Car Park. If you can’t park anywhere else, Alan will refund the cost with your receipt (not fines).
- Further along
- A few unrestricted spaces outside Kirkgate House, and on-street parking if you drive to the top of Kirkgate and turn left.
What guests say
Lovely cottage in Cockermouth! Really nicely finished, everything you could need in the kitchen and the log fire was the cherry on top.
Wonderful stay for a week in Cockermouth. Excellent location to explore Cockermouth on foot and a great base to explore the wider area by car. Accommodation was clean and spacious and felt like a proper home.
Really nice space, very well stocked kitchen, clean and great communication from host. Around 15-20 mins to drive into the Lake District for the day. Pubs and restaurants around the corner. Bonus we could have our pooch with us for the weekend. We will definitely be back.
Lovely property just as described. Really well equipped with everything you need for a great holiday. Fantastic location in the heart of Cockermouth. Outside terrace a bonus in good weather. Great communication with Alan from booking to arrival.
Great little spot, stayed here before and was very happy to return.
Lovely place in the centre of Cockermouth.
Book your stay
Prices vary through the year. See live availability and prices on Airbnb, or ask Alan for a direct-booking quote.