Mell View Cottage

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

20 Customer Review(s)

Ian
September 2023

“Quality fittings and furniture in a lovely cottage in a wonderful location but let down by poor cleaning.”

Dirty untidy cupboards, very smelly beds in the back bedroom, filthy dining and lounge table tops, dirty placemats and a broken freezer door meaning a third of the compartment was unusable due to ice build up. Had to clean all surfaces and wash all pots and cutlery that we were going to use. Not a good start to a holiday!

Dirty untidy cupboards, very smelly beds in the back bedroom, filthy dining and lounge table tops, dirty placemats and a broken freezer door meaning a third of the compartment was unusable due to ice build up. Had to clean all surfaces and wash all pots and cutlery that we were going to use. Not a good start to a holiday!

- Ian, September 2023
David June 2023

“Mell View is the best cottage we have stayed at.”

The facilities were first class and the cottage was spotless and very comfortable. The location is stunning.

- David, June 2023

Thank you for your kind words - we hope you will return to the cottage . Leila and Daya Property Owner
Wilma March 2023

“Charming cottage in a lovely location,quiet and peaceful yet handy to the rest of the Lake District.”

Very well equipped with everthing you could possibly need including good parking on site.We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay and would love to return.

- Wilma, March 2023

Thank you Wilma , We look forward to welcoming you again to Mell View Cottage. Property Owner
Tara June 2022

“Lovely property in a beautiful location, ideal for exploring the Lakes.”

- Tara, June 2022
Helen May 2022

“The cottage is very well situated in the northern lakes close to Ullswater.”

Although only a couple of miles off the A66 it feels remote and peaceful. The views from the garden are lovely. The cottage itself is well equipped with everything you need to self cater. The appliances are good quality and user friendly. A lot of the furniture appeared to be fairly new and the beds were very comfortable. It's good to see a porperty maintained to this standard. It was perfect for us as a couple and I would definitely book again when next visiting the area.

- Helen, May 2022
Donna October 2021

“No contact from the owner though out the stay.”

No mention of adjoining property in the cottage listing. No warning about taking recycling waste away with us, but surely a green bin outside would not hurt? Onward travel with a black bag in the car as well as the luggage is not ideal.

- Donna, October 2021
Katherine September 2021

“Very comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting and stunning views.”

Peaceful and quiet with a private garden yet close to Ullswater and a short drive to Keswick. The facilities in the cottage are very good and everything you could need is provided

- Katherine, September 2021
Adam August 2021

“Lovely cottage - great family holiday.”

- Adam, August 2021
Susan August 2021

“A lovely, well equipped and comfortable cottage in a quiet location.”

Ideally placed for Keswick, Ullswater and Derwentwater.

- Susan, August 2021
Sharon July 2021

“Mell View Cottage is in a great location.”

Surrounded by farms, sheep, cows and hills - so incredibly peaceful. A very comfortable cottage with everything you need, a home away from home.

- Sharon, July 2021
Shona October 2020

“A wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.”

Really easy to get to but you feel miles away. Loads of great walks and cycles on your doorstep and only a short drive to Keswick. The cottage is really cosy and very well equipped with all the extras you can think of and more. Really hope to visit again.

- Shona, October 2020
Felicity December 2019

“A wonderfully comfortable and well equipped cottage in the most peaceful, beautiful location looking out over the fells.”

Great location near A66 and Penrith/Keswick. We'll definitely be back.

- Felicity, December 2019
Alan July 2019

“A really lovely cottage ideally situated for exploring Ullswater and the northern Lake District, with the added bonus of a gorgeous garden with stunning views.”

We were very appreciative of the bottle of wine and water on arrival too. All in all completely delighted and would certainly visit again should the opportunity ever arise.

- Alan, July 2019
Christine May 2019

“We arrived after the 3pm arrival time excited to see our cottage only to find the cleaners hadn’t been in.”

The toilets had excrement in, the kitchen sink had bits of food in, dirty towels & beds. Unfortunately it set the tone for the whole holiday. Bins were full so anything we put out in bags were ripped open by wildlife & we were left to clear up ours & the previous people’s waste. Beds creaked every time you turned over. The caretaker was unreachable as it was an old number on the website. Really disappointed. When the cleaners finally arrived late it felt like a rushed job & didn’t really feel clean as sofas were covered in feathers/fluff. They said they had got delayed in traffic which was the same route we had to take with no problem?! I’m not one usually to complain but this was supposed to be a rest & holiday following major surgery for cancer. Hence it didn’t feel like a holiday.

- Christine, May 2019
Ludovica May 2019

“Before leaving I called Sykes cottages to enquire about having a cot, unfortunately I couldn't speak to anyone (I was on hold for aaages!”

) and had to call the owner of the property directly. The owner was helpful and I then received an email from sykes cottages, I did everything online and received confimation email and very clear instructions on keys and access to the property from sykes but when I had to speak directly to someone it was a little harder. With regards to the property it was just like in the pictures and we had a wonderful stay! We will be using sykes cottages for our next holiday.

- Ludovica, May 2019
David May 2019

“This was our second stay at Mell view cottage, will probably return in future.”

Cottage in peaceful ,beautiful location and had everything we needed. Lots of wildlife to watch in the garden. Perfect base to return to and relax.

- David, May 2019
Karen April 2019

“We had an issue with the post code which would have led our sat have to Matterdale End about 1 mile away I wonder if there had been a confusion with another of your properties which is there.”

Fortunately the written instructions given were mostly accurate although they should state "the property is opposite Nab End farm" and is only 1/4 mile up the lane. We overshot on narrow lanes which is not ideal after a long journey. Once we had found the cottage it was amazing, so comfortable and in an ideal quiet, secluded situation for walkers and nature lovers with walks and wildlife on the doorstep.

- Karen, April 2019
Arthur March 2019

“The house was cold on arrival.”

The air source heating was not controllable, although there is a wood burner and a small fan heater. We would rate this cottage 10/10, but for the heating. The listing didn't give exact location.

- Arthur, March 2019
John September 2018

“This fantastic cottage is well equipped, in a peaceful location from which we saw rabbits, falcons, buzzards, wild ponies and red squirrels.”

It made a great base to explore the NE Lakes and we would definitely consider returning.

- John, September 2018
Jean June 2018

“Great cottage in lovely surroundings.”

Only one disappointment:- there is an unexpected Wi-Fi router but broadband connection was down. We reported to owners but it was not fixed before we left.

- Jean, June 2018

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Summary

One level, ground floor cottage with two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and 1 x sofa bed, Garden with patio and furniture.
Electric underfloor heating, plus a wood burning stove
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher
Colour plasma TV with Freeview, DVD player
Wi-fi, Electricity inc. in rent
All bed linen and towels provided
Private parking available for 2 cars
A large cottage-style garden with patio and furniture
Sorry, no smoking and no pets
Shop and pub in Matterdale village, 1 mile
Note: Mell View is not suitable for guests with animal allergies
This property is not suitable for EV charging.

The property

Mell View Cottage is a characterful Ullswater cottage with the original beams still present and a cosy wood burning stove in the lounge, situated in a rural location. A delightful cottage sleeping four to six people ideal for your family. The cottage is situated in a rural location one mile from Matterdale, on the coast to coast cycle route, located mid way between Keswick and Penrith, two miles north of Lake Ullswater. For those who enjoy an active lifestyle there are Little Mell Fell, Great Mell Fell and Gowbarrow Fell circumscribing the village and numerous watersports are available from nearby Lake Ullswater. Matterdale is in an area of outstanding beauty with magnificent fell views, there is a bar and village shop and the villages of Dockray and Dacre are both within a five minute drive with village pubs serving excellent bar meals. Mell View Cottage has been sympathetically renovated and equipped to a high standard to provide cosy accommodation in a peaceful setting with views over the garden to Great Mell Fell. The original beams are still present and there is a wood burning stove to cosy up to on a cold winters evening.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

POOLEY BRIDGE

Penrith 6 miles.

The picturesque village of Pooley Bridge sits on the northerly edge of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District National Park. The name Pooley came to be due to the forming of a large pool, which was left by the fast flowing River Eamont, and the word Bridge was later added when a bridge, which is now 250 years old, was built over the river. Pooley Bridge has many traditional inns and tempting tea rooms, plus the Ullswater Steamers depart from the village, from where a tranquil cruise down the lake to the villages of Glenridding and Howtown can be enjoyed. There are numerous walks with breathtaking views nearby, plus a short walk up to Dunmallard Hill reveals fascinating Iron-Age remains, whilst the towns of Penrith and Keswick are within driving distance. Pooley Bridge is an ideal base for a cottage holiday stay in the stunning Lake District.

Note: Mell View is not suitable for guests with animal allergies.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Quality fittings and furniture in a lovely cottage in a wonderful location but let down by poor cleaning.”

“Mell View is the best cottage we have stayed at.”

“Charming cottage in a lovely location,quiet and peaceful yet handy to the rest of the Lake District.”

“Lovely property in a beautiful location, ideal for exploring the Lakes.”

“The cottage is very well situated in the northern lakes close to Ullswater.”

“No contact from the owner though out the stay.”

“Very comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting and stunning views.”

“Lovely cottage - great family holiday.”

“A lovely, well equipped and comfortable cottage in a quiet location.”