Nestled in a secluded valley, this charming stone cottage offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views of Lake Ullswater and the surrounding fells. Unwind by the wood burning stove, enjoy meals in the open plan living area and take in the scenery from your own garden bench.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Fireplace
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cosy, romantic fellside cottage hidden in the Glencoyne valley
Location, location, location. If you are looking for a truly rural location with breath-taking views then this is the cottage for you. From Lake Ullswater, to the open fells of the Glencoyne valley to the wooded slopes rising up to Sheffield Pike, the location of this cottage cannot be rivalled for its beauty, tranquillity and habitat. Wildlife to be seen daily include, red squirrels, woodpeckers, deer, badgers and a multitude of birdlife. The mid terrace, stone cottage has been refurbished, retaining its wealth of character including flagstone floor, beamed ceilings, wood burning stove and wealth of local timbers which all help make this a cottage that is sure to be enjoyed by all those fortunate enough to stay here.
The accommodation comprises of: •Entrance porch. •Open plan living area with cosy wood burning stove, TV and DVD player. •Dining area leading to- •Kitchen equipped with electric oven and hob, fridge, washing machine and microwave. •Steep open tread stair case to first floor: •Double bedroom with superb views to the fells. •Children’s room with built in bunk beds, suitable for children over 5 years due to the stairs. •Compact shower room with hand basin and WC. •All electrics, water and bed linen included. •Night storage electric heaters. •On street parking on a private track. •Garden with garden bench and view to the lake.
•Sorry but no pets Apologies to those travellers with pets, but due to my daughter's acute allergy to dogs we cannot accept pets at the cottage.
The unmade track upto the secluded cottages is approximately 1/2mile long. Please drive with care to avoid any mishap.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please ensure no outdoor footwear is used upstairs
Please leave all the wall heaters switched on at the wall when leaving. Heating cannot be controlled remotely if they are switched off.
Before using the log-burner please familiarise yourself with the instructions. The grate and ash collection tray must be cleaned out before leaving.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Lake Windermere. Glenridding Sailing Centre and Rookin House Activity Centre are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Penrith travel guide
Is Cosy, romantic fellside cottage hidden in the Glencoyne valley pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cosy, romantic fellside cottage hidden in the Glencoyne valley?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cosy, romantic fellside cottage hidden in the Glencoyne valley?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cosy, romantic fellside cottage hidden in the Glencoyne valley?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cosy, romantic fellside cottage hidden in the Glencoyne valley located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ullswater and within 3 miles (5 km) of Glenridding Sailing Centre and Aira Force. Place Fell and St. Sunday Crag are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Cosy, romantic fellside cottage hidden in the Glencoyne valley Reviews
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Property as described, perfect for the two of us. Everything we needed. Charming terrace in a delightful, remote location
Access road, as described, so make sure you have a robust car. And get your bearings first time before dark. Loved the walk from the door, up the fells
Lovely cottage, well-equipped. Wonderful position for walking straight from the cottage, and the valley with its birdsong and red squirrels is a joy. The track up to the cottage has some slightly challenging moments for a standard small car that’s low to the ground, but we managed fine. Overall, a magical cottage in a magical setting.
This is a superb cottage with great views and hiking opportunities. The owner, Leon, is very responsive and helpful. I was delayed in my arrival to the cottage and Leon helped me with driving directions to the cottage given over the phone while I drove well after midnight in Cumbria.
What a beautiful location and lovely little cottage. We were worried about the size of the bunk beds as we didn't realise they were not full size but my daughter and friend (5'11" and 5'9" found them very comfortable). The track up to the house was more of a problem. Glad our car has lots of clearance - a small car would not have managed those pot holes!
Cottage is located in beautiful Location in very quiet place. Beautiful Small Cottage with good and Clean amenities, Nice and clean Small Sitting room including clean sofa and kitchen on Ground floor.
Two Bedroom located on first floor. One bedroom got very small bunk bed which is not suitable for adult other bedroom got very beautiful view thru window. Nice and cozy warm bedroom. Bathroom was small and clean. Warm water supply required in bath.
Overall very good Cozy cottage. Recommended for couple and family with kids.
For me this is a very special place. This was our third visit.
Mark was very helpful and easy to contact. This place is a true peace haven full of wild life and nature. There is only one issue and that it says for 4 adults. If the adults don't mind sleeping in bunkbeds and are around 5ft 5" there is no problem. Other than that it was a wonderful holiday with so much to see and do at our fingertips. We were also .blessed with absolutely fantastic weather. Thanks Mark and Leon for a most enjoyable stay.
Absolutely loved our 3 night stay during May half term with our two daughters aged 8 and 11. The cottage is small as expected, but very charming and well equipped. We loved the seclusion and amazing views of the mountains and Ullswater. The girls loved watching the red squirrels and walking amongst the sheep. During our stay we did a 5 mile round trip walk to the Aira Force waterfall, which was easy going and well worth avoiding the busy car park there. We also drove 30 mins to Ambleside and took the boat to Bowness on Windermere where we had lunch overlooking the lake. So much more we could have done with more time, but also just so relaxing pootling around the cottage. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be back!
Amazing quaint little cottage with Fantastic views of hills and lake the red squirrels were an added bonus, couldn’t of wished for a better location and wished we had longer there will definitely think of going back sometime
Fantastic location for hikes from the front door. Very small but everything we needed. The long driveway was a bit of a challenge for our car but well worth it to be in a tranquil spot away from the main road. Overall a perfect little cosy cottage!
We stayed as a family of four for a week. Stunning location with incredible views. The house is an old miners cottage which has been tastefully refurbished with everything we needed and feels like you’ve gone back in time. The kids loved watching the local wildlife including red squirrels and a wide variety of birds. The house was positioned well and a great base to explore the Lake District.
Karl S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin W.
27 Apr 2019
Seldom Seen Cottage
We had a really good time at the cottage, with the multi-fuel stove proving a real bonus during the chilly evenings. We used logs which lit up within a few minutes - no problem. We loved the location and the walk down to Glen Ridding and never used the car once during our stay!
Kevin & Magda
We loved staying at Seldom Seen; what a gem! Quiet and peaceful; we saw a woodpecker, 2 red squirrels and many birds in the garden.
We did some nice hiking (even up to the Sheffield Pike from the cottage) as well as horse riding. And we went to the travellers rest for some nice pub food.
Once more thank you so much! We will definitely recommend your place to anyone wanting to visit the Lake District 👌.
Property was clean and comfortable. Nice little garden. Lovely view and we saw red squirrels in the garden. We booked for 3 adults not realising the children's room actually had small beds. Luckily the guest staying in that room was not tall. Other than that we had no problems and we had an enjoyable few days staying in the cottage.
The only issue we had is the bunk beds are about 5'10" in length.
As stated bunk beds are very short. Also I booked as two adults and a child, but the second adult was my son as he's 16, but they'd made up the double bed and only one bunk bed. No a major problem, but just make sure you're clear.
The cottage was exceptionally well appointed in an area of outstanding beauty. Perfect for access to Glenridding and Ullswater. We had an idyllic stay - thank you so much and thank you for all the communications. Lucy
No trouble at all. Lane to drive up ok, property immaculately clean and highly organised. Very impressed.
Owner Mark attentive and very efficient.
A wonderful week.
The birds in the garden a delight.
Das Cottage ist eines von 7 in einem langgezogenen Gebäude und hat einen eigenen Gartenbereich. Ullswater/Glenridding ist fußläufig erreichbar. Die Einrichtung ist sehr gemütlich, die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war prima: immer gut erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit. Die Tipps und Beschreibungen sind sehr genau, aber auch genau zu beachten (Handtücher sind mitzubringen, Schlüsselkasten nicht leicht zu finden). Parken schwierig, da wenig Platz und nicht pro Cottage reserviert/markiert.
For the most part, this is a great place to stay, though it has some quirks that visitors should know about in advance. The location is absolutely stunning and very peaceful and it is a great base for hiking around Glenridding. The road up to the cottage is pretty rough and narrow, but it is passable (and very beautiful). The cottage itself is cozy. The owner sent detailed and helpful instructions before we arrived which were very helpful. The owner did want us to bring our own towels, which was a bit inconvenient because we do not live in the UK but might not be an issue for most visitors. On the whole, this was great value (much cheaper than other 2 bedrooms in the area) and a fabulous location for exploring the Lake District. I would recommend it.
A charming period cottage, sensitively updated and very well-eqipped. Fantastic location near Ullswater north of Glenridding. The track to the cottage is rough, but the worst bit is just after the cattle grid - if I could get up it in a 1967 MGB, cars with normal ground clearance will have no problem! The new patio area has extensive views and there were 15 species of birds in the garden as well as the red squirrels. The kitchen had all we needed to cook all week and the cottage stayed cool in the unusually hot weather.