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View across Ullswater from nearby Pooley Bridge
Winter scenes from the top of Little Mell Fell
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26 / 28  View across Ullswater from nearby Pooley Bridge
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28 / 28  Winter scenes from the top of Little Mell Fell

Little Mellfell Cottage

Watermillock, Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Four Poster
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Delightful stone-built cottage positioned at the foot of Little Mell Fell
  • Beautiful interior with a wonderful garden space for games and meals outside
  • Elegant four-poster double bed adds a touch of luxury  
Overview
Property code: SZ318

Situated in the Lake District National Park, this family-friendly property has outstanding fell views with country walks right from the doorstep and Ullswater just 2 miles away.

This cottage is set in an outstanding location close to Ullswater, in the heart of one of the most spectacular areas in the Lake District. The property is at the foot of Little Mell Fell and is surrounded by beautiful rural landscapes. Situated away from the main roads, this home offers a rare opportunity for quiet retreat.

This tranquil home is a great base for exploring some of the most beautiful countryside in England. From short lakeside strolls to long distance hikes, there is a fantastic variety of walking right from the door. Water sports enthusiasts are also catered for, with a wealth of opportunities on Ullswater and the nearby Derwentwater, and nature lovers will enjoy the stunning scenery, varied wildlife and peaceful ancient woodlands.

If you fancy a meal out, there is a local inn and a bar within walking distance.

The nearest main town is Penrith, with Pooley Bridge, Keswick, Ambleside and Windermere all in easy reach of the property.

The fully equipped kitchen, which has been refurbished to a high standard, has a range cooker with gas hob, two electric fan ovens and grill, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The spacious kitchen has a large table providing comfortable and convenient dining.

The sitting room is arranged around the lovely open fire with sofas for six people, along with a TV with DVD player and docking station for iPod and iPhone.

A short staircase leads up from the sitting room to a half landing with a door leading out into the lawned garden that is shared with the two neighbouring properties. On this floor is the twin bedroom with a view out onto Little Mell Fell. There is also a family bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin and WC.

A further short staircase leads to the two bedrooms - one double and one double four-poster bed. This floor also has a shower room with walk-in shower, wash basin and toilet.

Outside at the rear, the bench tables allow you to catch the morning sun. At the front is a sheltered seating area from which you can enjoy the view across the garden to Little Mell Fell and catch the afternoon and evening sun.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 double with four-poster bed, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC, 1 shower room with a shower and a WC
  • Range cooker with gas hob, two electric fan ovens and grill, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Open fire (first basket of logs included)
  • TV and DVD player; iPod/iPhone docking station
  • Wi-Fi included – it is provided by satellite and will not support streaming or downloads. It is sufficient for general browsing
  • Shared lawned garden with seating area
  • Off-road parking available for guests
  • We do not currently have an EV charger at Little Mellfell Cottage and it is not permissible for guests to use household sockets to charge their electric or hybrid vehicles. There is an EV charging point, which cottage guests may use, at the camp site just 500m from the property. There are other public charging points within 5 miles.
  • Parking for 2 cars, accessed through the gate at the side of the cottage
  • Pub 0.5 miles, shop 2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property is personally managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Karen 21st August 2024

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Reviewed by Christine 19th July 2024

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Well equipped and comfy cottage. Plenty of games, books and DVDs for evenings or wet days. Lovely views and plenty of walks from the doorstep - great for the dog. Owners are quick to respond to any queries. Visited with my husband, daughter and 3 teenage grandsons. We all loved the cottage and the Lakes. Would happily return.

Reviewed by Mark 21st June 2024

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Superb property and location. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Janet 22nd December 2023

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We had a lovely Christmas week at the cottage with our 2 adult children and partners.. Managed to cook Christmas lunch for the 6 of us and 2 visitors. Kitchen is well equipped with a range cooker and plenty of pans and utensils. Weather wasn't good but cottage was warm. There maybe no view from the cottage but the Boxing Day walk up Gowbarrow Fell Read morewas very scenic. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 27th October 2023

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Lovely and warm, very comfortable and spacious.

Reviewed by Christopher 6th October 2023

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Reviewed by Don 1st September 2023

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A very pleasant & enjoyable cottage with good sized rooms, well equipped and very tastefully decorated. The bedrooms are especially nice and the beds are firm. Quiet location but despite being up on the fell there is no view of the valley due to farm buildings. Although very dog friendly (thank you), there's no secure area outside for them to be ofRead moref the lead. A downside is the lack of a drier in the house or a drying room to serve all the cottages; and guests can't directly control the heating. Hide

Reviewed by Hannah 4th August 2023

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The cottage was in a lovely location and was very clean and comfortable. We had a great stay. I would definitely recommend and would stay again.

Reviewed by Kate 28th July 2023

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We have enjoyed a lovely stay at Little Mell Fell Cottage. The quiet location was perfect for us and the cottage was very comfortable and homely. 3 generations and a dog had a very enjoyable holiday! The kitchen was well stocked with equipment and the bedrooms comfortable and roomy. 2 bathrooms meant that we were not queuing for the bathroom! Very Read moregood value for money and we would recommend staying at the cottage to our family and friends. Hide

Reviewed by Kelinda 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by James 14th July 2023

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A beautiful stay in the perfect cottage which was fully equipped. The weather was not on our side, but this didn't affect our holiday as we had everything we could possibly need so a weekend indoors.

Reviewed by Andrew 30th June 2023

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Cottage was well equipped , and of the standard we expected from many years using Sallys cottages ( now Holidaycottages) good to see standards have been maintained .Cottage is is ideal position , close enough to Glenridding and Patterdale for Fell walks . Keswick and Whinlatter only 20mins away .

Reviewed by Sudeep 12th June 2023

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Good location, we enjoyed,

Reviewed by Anna 29th May 2023

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Little Mellfell cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the Lake District - well equipped kitchen - sitting room a good size with plenty of space for a family of five (and a great dvd collection) - all three bedrooms spacious and beautifully decorated. There are some great walks straight out of the door and a really lovely campsite close Read moreby - the Quiet Site - they have a great little zero waste shop, a pub and a pizza cabin. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 12th May 2023

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Perfect location for walking straight from the cottage . Equipment level good. Very close to quiet site where there is an excellent pub and shop. Also oven ready pizzas reasonably priced.

Reviewed by Catherine 14th April 2023

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the Lakes. Lovely quiet location. The property was well equipped and a good size. Open fire in the lounge was very cosy. Lots of walks from the doorstep. Try the Quiet Site bar next door......cosy, quirky space. Nice to sit on the bench outside in the morning.

Reviewed by David 23rd March 2023

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Reviewed by Edward 30th December 2022

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We had a lovely new year 2022 stay at Little Mell Fell cottage. We loved the location and the general cosy feel to the cottage, the owners welcoming of dogs with guests and in particular the open fire on some of those cold days!

Reviewed by Kirk 16th December 2022

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Main problem was keeping warm in the cattage as we didnt have access to the boiler. Would not recommend for in the winter.

Reviewed by Jonathan 18th November 2022

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Cosy cottage with great facilities. We really enjoyed our stay here and the owners responded almost immediately to a query about the heating, so we felt well looked after.

Reviewed by Margaret 21st October 2022

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We enjoyed our stay at Mell Fell cottage. The cottage is well equipped and you can easily cater for 6. Having 2 bathrooms was great and these were very clean and modern. There were lots of books and games available and having bowls available for the dog was an added bonus!

Reviewed by Carol 14th October 2022

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Reviewed by Rupert 7th October 2022

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A homely, warm cottage with good sized rooms and well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed excellent walking nearby, and visiting the welcoming bar at the adjacent Quiet Site.

Reviewed by Jane 24th September 2022

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Lovely cottage. Perfect location for ullswater and lots of beautiful walks locally.

Reviewed by Linda 16th September 2022

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Brilliant location lovely and peaceful. Not too far from local shops. Plenty to do.

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