Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing | Cottage in Penrith

10.0 (134 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Penrith Cottage | Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing

1 Bedroom Cottage in Penrith

Cliburn Signal Box is a quirky, upside down, luxury holiday cottage. Once a working part of the Eden Valley Railway line, the Signal Box nestles at the bottom of Whinfell Forest, between the market towns of Penrith and Appleby, in the beautiful (but often forgotten) Eden Valley. It is the perfect location to relax, enjoy, explore and with very little light pollution it is just perfect for stargazing.

Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing is located in Penrith. Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Cottage features Fireplace/Heating, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Penrith has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Penrith, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
  • Wood stove
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total pets
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
Entertainment
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
General
  • English
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Highchair
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: please be aware the signal box has stairs
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: well behaved pets welcome fee £10 per dog per stay pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Alan T.
Sep 30, 2025 12:08:40 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Stairs a little tricky with no carpet on for the dog but other than that ok
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