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Nettleslack

Martindale, near Penrith, Cumbria
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Stunning, spacious, south-facing property set within a valley, surrounded by sublime views
  • A walkers' and wildlife enthusiasts' paradise, with a wood burner to warm up by afterwards
  • Get competitive in the games room with pool, table tennis and table football
Overview
Property code: OC-95344

Occupying an idyllic location in the Boredale Valley, this Lakeland farmhouse is perfect for family gatherings and special occasions. Tucked away in a peaceful spot around a mile from Ullswater Lake, it’s ideal for keen walkers, nature lovers and dog-owning families that love to be immersed in nature. Sleeping twelve guests in six bedrooms, this pet-friendly property has abundant space for entertaining and relaxing.

Built in 1735, this farmhouse has been sympathetically renovated and furnished with a relaxed, rural elegance. Due to the age of the property, several rooms have steps between them, and it’s set out in a reverse-level layout with the bedrooms on the ground floor. The first-floor living spaces have a definite wow factor with high vaulted and beamed ceilings and a stained-glass room divider between the stairs and kitchen. The spacious, bespoke kitchen has everything you need to prepare and serve food for a crowd, including a double range oven and a large central island and breakfast bar. The light-filled lounge/dinner invites convivial evenings, whether feasting together around the dining table or chatting around the wood burner. There’s plenty of room to spread out, with a separate snug and TV room, a games room, and a cosy mezzanine level in the kitchen. Downstairs, five cosy bedrooms whisper of sweet dreams – choose between two king-size, two twin rooms and a bunk room, which share two contemporary bathrooms. A separate detached cottage offers privacy for a couple with an open-plan lounge/kitchen and a shower room downstairs, and a super-king-size zip-and-link bed on the mezzanine level, which can be made up as a twin on request. Outside, the property is wrapped in a large, mature, grassy garden, which can be accessed from both floors of the main house as it’s built on a slope.

Boredale and neighbouring Martindale are a dream for walkers and nature lovers with a multitude of trails and superb nature. Ullswater offers abundant water activities, from boat rides on the lake to swimming, sailing, canoeing and kayaking. Don’t miss the stunning Aira Forde Waterfall (12 miles).

  • 6 bedrooms – 1 super-king, 1 king-size, 2 twins and 1 bunk-bed as well as a super-king (zip-and-link) in cottage which can be set up as a twin on request
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 with shower and WC, 1 with bath with handheld shower and WC and 1 shower with WC in cottage as well as separate WC on first floor of house
  • Gas range with electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine and American-style fridge/freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine and WC
  • Boot room
  • Games room with pool table, table tennis and table football
  • Selection of board games and puzzles
  • Smart TV in the snug in house and cottage and in the ground floor twin
  • Wood burner in the lounge, snug and kitchen and also in separate cottage lounge (first basket of logs included)
  • Large country garden on different levels to explore (care should be taken with young children)
  • Private parking for up to 3 cars
  • Pubs and local facilities 4 miles away
  • Group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday. No hen or stag dos
  • Please note, whilst there are ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms, there are steps throughout the property so may not be suitable for guests who have limited mobility. Please do contact us if you have any questions.
  • Please note, the Wifi in the cottage separate to the house can be intermittent
  • Accessing Martindale involves navigating rural roads with steep inclines and sharp bends
  • The cottage within the grounds is included as part of the accommodation at no additional cost
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Yashwanth 27th April 2026

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Nettleslack was an excellent choice for our stay. The location is fantastic,the space was clean, cozy, and thoughtfully arranged to make us feel right at home. All the amenities were provided and well-maintained The host was also wonderfulfriendly, responsive, and provided clear, easy-to-follow instructions that made check-in. a great place to sRead moretay, and I would definitely like to visit again . Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 9th April 2026

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Fantastic location for getting away from it all! Cottage is really well appointed and great for a large group. The owner was very helpful and responsive. The cottage annex was nice and cozy too.

Reviewed by Ian 5th February 2026

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A beautiful, gorgeous place. Absolute calm, isolated in a valley with only 4 or 5 other houses. Stunning walks from the doorstep. Quiet area of the Lake District away from the hustle and bustle of some of the busier areas. Ullswater ferry stops a short distance away. Some lovely local pubs. House itself is stunning - very old, but modern comforts tRead morehroughout. Games room and snug means kids can entertain themselves running about with grown-ups able to watch out but have some peace aswell. We have stayed in many houses for 17 years post university as a big group, but this is the best one yet. Don't book NYE though - we'll hopefully have gotten there first!! Hide

Reviewed by Katherine 5th September 2025

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Remote and stunning location. We loved being surrounded by breathtaking views and having so many beautiful walks from the door. The house was big enough to all be together but also had places to escape to. The games room was a huge hit.

Reviewed by Catherine 22nd August 2025

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A sensational house in a beautiful location; we all wished wed booked two weeks not one.

Reviewed by Arun 13th June 2025

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Hidden Gem! Nettleslack is a beautiful property tucked away in Boredale, a quiet, peaceful and sparsely populated valley about 25-30 minutes from Penrith. The property is well maintained with modern kitchen and bathrooms. WiFi, for those who are looking for connectivity, is excellent and is via starlink. We stayed there for a weekend and there are Read moreplenty of fells around to keep one occupied for days. Andrew was excellent and was easy to reach out to if we needed any advice. Highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Leroy 9th May 2025

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A lovely home in a lovely location and a great weekend for it, owners communicated effectively

Reviewed by Rob 11th April 2025

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Lovely location, isolated but in the best possible way, at the foot of a fell with Ulswater on the other side. Fantastic house that was perfect for the 3 generations of our extended family: the games room was a particular hit!

Reviewed by Marian 14th February 2025

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A great rural location, few walks from the house. Lovely log burners for that cosy evening after the walks. Lots of room for all, no matter what you want to do, read,play a game, watch a film or chat. Just remember to take supplies as no little shop close, which is our attraction. Beautiful views, peace and quiet. Stunning.

Reviewed by Bernie 28th December 2024

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A fantastic if remote location. A great base for walking right from the door and an ideal house in which to spend the day if the weather is bad. So much space for a multi generation family. The wood burners made the cottage so warm and inviting. Being able to purchase any extra logs from the woodstore was very convenient. We all loved our stay and Read morehope to return one day. Hide

Reviewed by Tegan 29th November 2024

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We absolutely loved our stay at Nettleslack - great location, location is beautiful and the house is so much bigger than pictured. Thanks for having us, we will be back!

Reviewed by Lauren 8th November 2024

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Amazing stay. Location is incredible.

Reviewed by Kevin 25th October 2024

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A very comfortable, warm and secluded haven. Very peaceful and picturesque. Property is well equipped including a total of 4 woodburners!!

Reviewed by Ian 18th October 2024

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Very unique peaceful property. Wonderful location. If you want to get away from it all then this place is perfect. We took a large family group and there was plenty of space and an excellent games room for entertainment. The hosts were very helpful. Great place

Reviewed by Simon 4th October 2024

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Great weekend in a beautiful location. Nettleslack was a great house and greatly appreciated by all the family. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Sandhya 2nd August 2024

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The property was beautiful, spacious and very well stocked. The location was unique and it was nice to be remote and cut off from the busier parts! We enjoyed some nice local walks. The facilities in the house were also fantastic. The games room in particular was a hit with the younger family members! We were overall very satisfied with the stay

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Sallys Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.