Steele's Mill

Penrith, Cumbria
Self-catering
+44 (0)1931 714017
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Per night
£105 - £165
Per week
£750 - £1150

4 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Stunning, spacious 3-storey converted mill with stylish bedrooms. Cook just-caught brown trout from the river, eat at a hand built oak table

Per night
£105 - £165
Per week
£750 - £1150

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£105 - £165 per night

£750 - £1150 per week

The Experience

There’s been a working grain mill here since 1327; this one was built in the 1800s. Fragments of the past remain: staircases and floors of oak grown on the estate, grinding stones set into the floor, and the old apple-wood cogs encased in glass. There’s a lovely approach to this stunning conversion, a hugely comfortable retreat for four, with the master bedroom positioned grandly at the top, and below the tiny twin. Cook just-caught brown trout from the river Lyvennet on a shiny black Rangemaster, dine at a handmade oak table furnished with welcoming flowers and a bottle of wine, lounge on a leather sofa by the gas wood-burner, idle with a book on the balcony. By day, venture out on the snaking road past fields of cattle to King’s Meaburn village, to Appleby for delis, pubs and a country fair in summer, to Lowther Castle for those seeking gothic revival grandeur. Nature is embraced indoors, too: the mill has a hidden bat loft with an aperture only accessible to the pipistrelle! Colours are cream and duck-egg blue melting into pale oak, mattresses are superb, shower heads drench you and the peace is supreme.

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £105
Weekly price
from £750
1 House for 4
From £1054 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3.30pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 3 nights on weekdays. 3 nights at weekends. 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available.
Closed
Never
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Dogs

Advice on walks.

Dogs 1 free; 2nd £35 per stay. Max. 3.

Secure garden, woodland walks and safe rivers.

Reviews

Rory, London

An idyllic, beautifully renovated mill in a secluded spot — we spent a weekend there reconnecting with friends and nature. Our thoughtful hosts, Karen and Martin, made the stay even more special. We’re already looking forward to coming back!


Rebecca, London

Beautiful and unique place to stay in the Lake District - I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else! Lovely quiet location next to the river, we had the best stay!


Tom, London

Beautiful cottage in a stunning riverside spot—perfect for walks and even a dip if you’re brave! The sunny balcony is ideal for morning coffees, and the cosy interiors (especially the comfy beds) make it a relaxing stay. The old mill machinery is a lovely, unique touch. Just 5 mins from a great pub with top food and a garden. Hosts are warm, helpful, and truly local—not just a second-home setup. A real gem!


Helen, Reading

A beautiful characterful property with lots of peace and quiet. Thevoutside space was perfect for the dogs (and us humans)


Sheilagh, Nigel and Hugo, Abinger Common

This was the most amazing place to stay! We had one of the best holidays we can remember. The accommodation was not only of historic interest but beautifully presented and really comfortable. Karen and Martin were extremely welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. Steele's Mill is perfectly situated for hikes around the various lakes whilst not being in the thick of it. This way you combine peace and tranquility with good access to all that the Lakes has to offer.


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Karen Addison

  • Lake District now Unesco World Heritage status - 15 miles
  • Lowther Castle, Askham, great for children-6 miles
  • Rheged Visitors Centre, Penrith - 10 miles
  • Scottish Borders, Solway Firth - 50 miles
  • Carlisle/Settle railway line 5 miles at Appleby Station
  • Hadrians Wall, Carlisle - 25 miles