Laurel Bank House and Lodge

10/07/2022

When you’re staying here, a visit to Miller Farming is highly recommended- farm shop, farm tours, sheep dog demonstrations. Check out their fb account for info

20/06/2022

Highly recommend going to see these sheep dog demonstrations.

26/05/2022

Always a joy when the wisteria blooms but this year’s is quite stunning. Must be a good year for blossom as the local laburnums are all looking magnificent too.

14/05/2022

Only a short walk from Laurel Bank to this lovely family farm.

13/05/2022

When you’re staying at Laurel Bank, the Bunkers Hill Dairy farm is just a short drive, here you can get the freshest milk around. So tasty. Definitely worth a visit.
Bunkers hill dairy . Udderly good

04/05/2022

The daffodils have faded and now the tulips 🌷 are starting to add even more colour. Loving the up-cycled wheelie for the planter.

28/04/2022

We’ve got a weekend available in May (13th) for the House which sleeps 6.
Book via Sykes cottages
or message / email via fb page for a direct booking price.

Laurel Bank House - An attractive cottage lying in the village of Motherby by Greystoke. Pet-friendly. Fantastic views. WiFi. Penrith 7.4 miles; Pooley Bridge 12.8 miles.

20/04/2022

In Laurel Bank House this bedroom has an en-suite shower room, super full length mirror, tv and of course a lovely comfy bed and plenty of hanging and drawer space.

10/12/2021

These shelves that we’ve just put up in the kitchen, have been given a little up-cycle with a fresh coat of paint. I’ve used the same colour as the wall and it’s worked very nicely.
Now when reaching for a glass to fill with something rather lovely - whatever that ‘rather lovely something’ might be - is even easier! 🍷🥃🍹

06/12/2021

I am so pleased with these prints that are in the dining area of the living room. In fact I like them so much I’ve ordered some more! Lovely selection

05/12/2021

The majestic Blencathra and Skiddaw mountains. Always stunning. The light that was on them this afternoon was gorgeous, but my phone camera hasn’t really captured that beauty. But anyway….!

02/12/2021

Time for tea! Wintry afternoons are a perfect time to snuggle into one of the sofas, light the wood burner and maybe watch a movie on the tv or enjoy the time with a good book. And of course a good pot of tea 🫖!

29/11/2021

With a touch of wintry whiteness outside, Laurel Bank House offers a warm and cosy inside! And the views across to the Lake District fells around Ullswater are stunning.

24/11/2021

No snow yet! But it’ll come no doubt!
It’s lovely here when the landscape wears it beautiful winter coat.
This is a view of Blencathra.
We’re open all year, the house is cosily heated throughout, underfloor heating and a wood burner in the living room make it particularly cosy for those longer evenings.

22/11/2021

Sunday morning lake swim! What a glorious morning - crisp and bright.
At the end of the summer I very willingly signed up to lake swim 5 times in December as part of a fund raising challenge in memory of lovely friend Annie. The details are below.
https://www.justgiving.com/Judith-Nicol1

14/11/2021

Autumn days. Love the sight of these fishing nets laid out on the harbour side at Maryport. They seem to have the colours of autumn!

20/08/2021

Wow! And Wow! Pictures say so much!

I was absolutely thrilled today when the lovely guests who had been staying, told me about the afternoon tea they’d had at Laurel Bank House using the vintage tea service.

Then they gave me these fabulous photos and have kindly allowed me to share them. I’m totally thrilled. Thank you!

19/08/2021

🥾🥾 Even on the days when the sun 🌞 doesn’t sparkle and shine in the Lake District, there’s plenty of lovely walks to enjoy - long, short, high level or valley based, the choice is large.
So choose your route - pubs and cafes can be included! - pack your back pack, get your map 🗺 , pop on your boots and enjoy.
🙂🥾🙂☕️🙂🍰🙂🍻

14/08/2021

🦆🦆🦆Snoozy ducks! 🦆🦆
I went down to Ullswater for a swim, and being a creature of habit, this is where I normally leave my towel; however, this afternoon I couldn’t because Mrs Duck and her ducklings were napping 💤! So lovely 🥰

14/08/2021

…. Afternoon tea?

That special something - that’s what we provide.

We don’t just provide a full set of crockery in the cottage but we also have something special too. A full set of fine afternoon tea china for guests to use, with tiered cake stands, stylish tea pot, jugs etc.

We can also suggest a range of suppliers who can provide a full tea menu for guests.

All that’s needed is to pop the kettle on and enjoy! ☕️🫖

13/08/2021

Bright, light and cheery bedroom with fabulous views. King size bed, sofa, tv, lots of wardrobe hanging and shelf storage make this a lovely room to stay in. And our guests say the bed is super comfy! 🙂

06/08/2021

Some days you need a bit of colour!
The new bath mat and hand towel, in vibrant burnt orange, have added a lovely pop of colour in this bedroom’s en-suite.
love the fabulous products you source and supply.

02/08/2021

Quite simply special!
The sun going down behind Blencathra tonight.

02/08/2021

…. Just arrived!
…. I am simply loving these zinc trays from the very fabulous stockist,
I’ve a place for each of them in due course, but just for now, they’re here!
And they’re absolutely gorgeous. 😎
You’ll be seeing more of them quite soon!

31/07/2021

Just picked up deli lunch from the nearby pop up deli -
Totally delicious savouries - sausage rolls are amazing, butternut squash and feta savouries totally packed with flavour, quiches and sandwich equally fab. Cake and coffee to finish, totally perfect.
Highly recommended 🙂

30/07/2021

Rather rainy 🌧 outside today. 🙁.

But…the new rug for the living area is looking nicely smart!
Navy with the mellow brown is looking good and has given the room a lovely refresh.
🙂

29/07/2021

Managed to get some potatoes out of the ground in the veg garden between showers! Nothing quite like your own veg. Cauliflowers, peas and courgettes as well today - freezer filling up nicely!

28/07/2021

I’m very delighted with this gorgeous delivery from
It’s going to be absolutely perfect for the place I’ve got in mind.
Although I’ve got a bit of painting to do first!

Watch this space as they say and I’ll post when done!