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Penthouse Retreat - 2 Bed Flat, Sleeps 4, Brampton

Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
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About

🌟 Welcome to The Penthouse Apartment - The Retreat @ Souter Howe 🌟 Stay in the heart of historic Brampton, Cumbria! This charming 2-bedroom penthouse apartment sits on the top floor of a Grade II listed building, prominently overlooking the market square and Moot Hall. Perfect for couples or families, it features a double bedroom, twin room, and travel cot on request. Please note: the apartment is on the second floor with no lift access.

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Step into comfort and convenience in this bright, well-equipped apartment. Relax in the living room with its views over the town centre, or cook up a storm in the modern fully-fitted kitchen featuring: • Washing machine • Fridge freezer • Fan oven with induction hob • Microwave, toaster & kettle • Full set of crockery, pans & utensils Sleeping arrangements: • 🛏️ 1 Double bed in the master bedroom • 🛌 2 Single beds in the second bedroom • 👶 Travel cot and high chair available on request (bedding for cot not provided due to Airbnb regulations) The apartment is situated right in the heart of Brampton, a bustling Cumbrian market town. You’ll have cafés, pubs, restaurants, takeaways, and independent shops just steps from your door. It’s also the perfect base for exploring nearby attractions like: • Hadrian’s Wall & Talkin Tarn Country Park • Carlisle (just 10 minutes away) • The Lake District & Northumberland National Park Whether you’re here for history, walking, or just relaxing, The Penthouse is your perfect home away from home.

Other Details to Note

🚗 Parking Info • Free 2-hour parking in the market square (disc zone: Mon–Sat 8:30am–6pm) — we provide a disc in your welcome basket • Unrestricted street parking after 6pm and all day Sunday • Free long-stay parking within a 5-minute walk: • Union Lane Car Park, CA8 1BX • Showfield Car Park, CA8 1NY 🧼 Linen & Towels • Bed linens and towels provided • Cot bedding not included due to Airbnb regulations 🐾 Pets • Pets, we allow up to 2 well behaved small dogs – please message before booking 🚭 Smoking • Smoking allowed outside only 🎉 Events & Fireplaces • No parties or events • Fireplaces are decorative only and not for use

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Crib
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Coffee
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

House Rules

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Located on the edge of the North Pennines and just a short drive from the Scottish border, Brampton is a vibrant Cumbrian market town with a warm, welcoming feel and a rich sense of history. Whether you’re here for a countryside escape, a wedding celebration, or a stopover on your way north or south, Brampton is perfectly placed. 📍 Top Local Landmarks & Attractions: • Hadrian’s Wall – Just 2 miles away, with nearby sites like Birdoswald Roman Fort and Lanercost Priory • Talkin Tarn Country Park – A stunning glacial lake surrounded by woodland, perfect for walks, boating, and picnics • The Moot Hall – Historic octagonal building right in the town centre • St. Martin’s Church – Designed by Philip Webb with stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones • Gelt Woods – A local favourite for woodland walks along the River Gelt 💍 Popular Wedding Venues Nearby: • Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop (15 mins drive) • Skitby House (20 mins) • Kirklinton Hall & Gardens (25 mins) • Hidden River Cabins (25 mins drive) • Dalston Hall (30 mins drive) • Tullie House or Carlisle Cathedral (20 mins) • Farlam Hall (10 mins) 🛍️ Local Amenities in Brampton: • Independent shops, galleries, and a weekly market on Wednesdays • Several pubs, cafés and takeaways including: • The Howard Arms (great for Sunday roasts) • Mr Brown’s for coffee and cake • Charlies Bistro for evening dining • Co-op Supermarket, Post Office, pharmacy, gift shops and more • Brampton Golf Club – One of Cumbria’s most scenic courses • Banks Turret – A scenic Hadrian’s Wall stop just minutes away 🚗 Nearby Places to Explore: • Carlisle (20 mins) – Historic city with a castle, museum, cathedral and shops • Gretna Green (15 mins) – Unique wedding village and outlet shopping • Penrith & Ullswater (45 mins) – Gateway to the Lake District • Northumberland National Park (35 mins) – For scenic hikes and remote beauty • Hexham & Haltwhistle (30–40 mins) – Quaint towns full of character along Hadrian’s Wall 🚆 Transport Links: • Brampton (Cumbria) Station – Local train station just 1.5 miles from the town centre • Carlisle Station – Mainline services to Glasgow, Edinburgh, London • M6 & A69 – Easy access for road travellers heading north/south or east/west

Guest Access

Guests will have exclusive access to the entire apartment. 🔑 Entry is via a shared front door into a communal hallway and staircase leading to the second floor. Please note: • There is no lift access due to the building’s listed status • The apartment is not suitable for those with mobility issues We’ll provide detailed access instructions before your stay.

Reviews

Alison
February 2026 · Airbnb
We had a great stay at this property while working locally. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and well presented, with everything we needed for a longer work stay. Communication with the host was excellent throughout, and check-in/check-out was straightforward. The location was ideal for our work and we would happily stay here again.
Tim
February 2026 · Airbnb
Lovely apartment, well appointed, perfectly located and in a wonderful place. Stayed for work for a week and this place was absolutely ideal. Clean tidy, comfy and full of character. A great location, superb eateries a 2 min walk away. Tons of easy access parking. Hope I get to come back and stay again.
Jo
February 2026 · Airbnb
What a fabulous apartment - perfect for what we needed for our weekend away. Five minutes drive to Talkin Tarn parkrun Saturday morning and 20 minutes to Gretna on Sunday for a 10k. The apartment was in a great spot and Brampton is lovely - we had an explore and a walk Saturday afternoon. Lovely furnishings and well equipped for what we needed. Kelly was a great host and very attentive providing clear instructions that we needed. Thank you Kelly and Liam from Jo, Jim and June X

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PARKING - Our apartment is situated within the town centre conservation area meaning there is no dedicated off street parking at the flat, however there are a number of free long stay car parks just a short walk away. Overnight parking is available directly outside the flat on the market square however through the day town centre parking is a controlled disc zone, we can provide you with a parking disc.

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