If you require a taxi we would recommend Sean from Abbey Taxi, he can be contacted by mobile on 07789 023023 or via his website http://www.abbeytaxisofpenrith.co.uk/ He has an MPV and works in and around Penrith.
Another taxi firm we would use is Town Taxi and they can be reached on 01768 868268 or via their website http://towntaxispenrith.com/.
We also know an excellent local car hire company called Eden Garage owned by Ian Overs. They can leave a car at the train station for you to pick up on arrival for your stay and drop off again at the station on departure. They can be contacted on 017683 61212 or via their website http://www.eden-garage.co.uk/. They hire out cars, 7 seater people carriers, 12 and 17 seater minibuses. Email address is enquire@eden-garage.co.uk.