Lowther Castle and Gardens - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
Whinfell Forest - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
Carlisle (CAX) - 37 min drive
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 91 min drive
Langwathby Station - 14 min drive
Penrith Station - 16 min walk
Appleby Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Morrisons Cafe - 14 min walk
Taste of Bengal - 5 min walk
Foundry 34 - 12 min walk
Villa Bianca - 9 min walk
Subway - 10 min walk
About this property
Acorn Guest House
At Acorn Guest House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, mountain biking, and water skiing.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Bar/lounge
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Water skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Room amenities
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
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Acorn Guest House Penrith
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Acorn Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Acorn Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Acorn Guest House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Acorn Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around Acorn Guest House like?
Acorn Guest House is a short 17-minute walk from Penrith Castle and 8 minutes' walk from Crafty Monkeys.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2023
Isobel
Isobel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
Lovely helpful couple.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 15, 2023
We were 3 flights up, and the room was clean but small, and being an old building everything creaked, we were facing the front on a busy road, but the owners were nice, it was just cramped and you could hear the people next door going to the toilet.
Gail
Gail, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 1, 2023
A good stop over in Penrith!
Not too difficult to find (opposite the ESSO filling station), parking is on the pavement in front of the building which is unusual but OK. We were allocated a family room just for the two of us which gave us more than expected space! Rooms were comfortable. Breakfast was cooked to order and was tasty.
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2023
Had the most amazing stay at acorn guesthouse couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Truly felt like a home away from home.
See you soon.
Lynsay
Lynsay, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2023
Large room, modern decor, very comfortable bed. Ideal for a short stay. An excellent breakfast was included in price
Julie
Julie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2023
A lovely stay.
The hosts were friendly and knew the area well with recommendations for places to visit or go to eat. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean with plenty of hot water available in the bathroom. The breakfast was delicious. Good value for money. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would love to return on a future visit.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2023
Derek
Derek, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 11, 2023
Nice little guesthouse with friendly owners
We stayed at The Acorn with family & friends. The owners were lovely, really helpful & friendly. The bedrooms were newly refurbished and the beds lovely and comfortable. Breakfast was great if you like cooked breakfasts, if you prefer continental/cereal/yoghurts etc, it’s limited.
There is also free parking
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2022
Thank you
Last minute stay due to an unforeseen circumstance. Staff/owners very Friendly, room was super clean, got a great nights sleep. overall a 10/10 overnight stay.
Kieren
Kieren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2022
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 20, 2022
Acorn
Lovely hosts offering good clean accomodation.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2021
Would stay again
Nice and clean. Room was set up nice. It was about a 10 minute walk into town. Would stay again. We missed out on breakfast as slept in so can’t comment on that.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2021
Super stay
Excellent 3 night stay. Gordon very helpful regarding check-in. Very clean, well-appointed room. Very good made to order breakfast. Highly recommended.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2021
Lovely couple and homely stay at the guest house. Highly recommend.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 5, 2021
Everything is ok except bed and breakfast.
Bed : two single bed were combined and mattress was so thin and soft so was not comfortable
Breakfast : it was ok but I was bit shocked that I checked one of assortment mini small jams, a black current one and it was used by other guests. The sealed lid was already opened when I tried to open and nearly empty which was used by other guests.Really bad and not hygienic
KYUNGSUK
KYUNGSUK, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2020
Not really worth the money but breakfast was good
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 12, 2020
Last minute stay.
Gordon was a lovely host. We arrived about 40 minutes early, and he allowed us to check in straight away. The room itself was lovely (we stayed in the King Ensuite). Very spacious and tidy.
The breakfast was lovely, ideal to fuel us for our day of walking.
Miss Paige J
Miss Paige J, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2020
Everything about this Guest House was great
The hosts were brilliant, accommodating and friendly. Would definitely recommend and would stay again
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2020
Homely
After a very very long day I arrived at the Acorn Guest House around 6pm to be greeted by a very happy, smiley Gordon (host). Nothing was too much trouble for the Acorn Guest House even ordering my evening meal (Covid restrictions) from a local take-away and making sure I had everything I needed for another very early start the next day. I will definitely be staying here again should I be in the area. Thanks guys,
Steve
Steve, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2019
Very comfortable, plenty of space, spotlessly clean and friendly owners.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2019
The owners made our party very welcome and took the time to speak to us about things to do in Penrith. The B & B was spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and an excellent breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2019
Our hosts were lovely and so accommodating quickly rectifying an error that I made with booking. Our room was very comfortable and large as the two of us shared a family room. I was concerned at first about being right on a busy road but the traffic practically stopped and it was actually quiet. The location is within easy walking distance of restaurants and the central square. Breakfast was lovely and our hosts were charming. I would gladly return and I highly recommend the Acorn Guest House.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2018
Friendly
Needed a base for a car rally over the weekend - Great stay, really made welcome by the friendly owners.
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 22, 2018
Horrendous attitude of host in relation to other inconsiderate guests.
Basil Fawlty without tact or the Cybil to moderate.