Secure your holiday for £20
Limited availability, could end at any time. T&Cs Apply
Icon/Navigation/Chevron/Left Back to search

Mellfell Cottage

Watermillock near Ullswater, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 930265)

4.6

Lakelovers rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

  • Show on map

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

Group 2 Created with Sketch.

69 Customer Review(s)

  • Ellie

    “The cottage is situated at the end of a lane making peaceful and the ideal location to unwind.”

    However, it did not feel too isloated as the Quiet Site is nearby and their shop, bar and Quiet Bite are open to the public. The cottage is well presented with a rustic feel and soft colours. It has a great open plan kitchen diner/lounge with a log burner, perfect for meals, games and relaxation at the end of the day. The bedrooms were very comfortable, the mattresses perhaps a little soft for us, but everything was positioned and organised for ease. The round, hobbit hole window, frames the ...

    However, it did not feel too isloated as the Quiet Site is nearby and their shop, bar and Quiet Bite are open to the public. The cottage is well presented with a rustic feel and soft colours. It has a great open plan kitchen diner/lounge with a log burner, perfect for meals, games and relaxation at the end of the day. The bedrooms were very comfortable, the mattresses perhaps a little soft for us, but everything was positioned and organised for ease. The round, hobbit hole window, frames the hillside view perfectly! The bathroom was spacious and modern with a 2 headed shower option as well as a bath. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a dishwasher and washing machine. Flies and bugs were the only issue so we had to keep the front door closed. Perhaps a door veil, like the neighbours have might be a good option. We also missed our coffee machine for stronger coffee. Apart from that, the owners were very responsive to our needs and extremely helpful. We had an amazing time at Mellfell, really switched off in this cosy, comfortable cottage and would definitely like to come back. Thank you!

    - Ellie, August 2025

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x family room with 3 singles
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.
  • Gas central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Blu-ray/DVD, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair on request
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Patio with furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2.5 miles, pub 2 miles
  • Please note - There is no electric car charging point at the property and you are not permitted to charge from inside the property.

The property

A delightful character barn conversion in the peaceful village of Watermillock, which is elevated above Ullswater and close to Pooley Bridge in the Northern Lake District.

This well-presented cosy cottage has an open plan living area with an open fire, whilst the bedrooms have original rustic walls tastefully combined with contemporary elements of interior décor.

The main bedroom boasts a comfortable double bed, whilst the family room with its three singles is ideal for the children to spend some together.

Outside this lovely cottage there is a sheltered seating area with picnic table and views of the Mell Fell and surrounding woodland.

If you are enjoying an evening drink or a morning coffee, whilst perhaps planning the day’s activities, you may well share this space with a nosey pheasant or two.

A few yards stroll along the peaceful lane from this cottage, you are rewarded with a view of the lake and the surrounding fells which is a glorious sight.

If you are feeling active you can walk from the door to the famous Lake District Air Force, a spectacular tumbling waterfall set in ancient woodland and glades, with beautiful surrounding walks.

Ullswater Lake offers many water based activities from kayaking, sailing and canoeing to fishing for brown trout.

At Pooley Bridge you will be spoilt for choice for refreshments as the bustling village has an array of cafes, pubs and restaurants.

The whole area is also popular for walking and cycling and for those seeking a hiking challenge Hellvellyn via Striding Edge can be undertaken with a guided tour from Glenridding; a walk not for the faint hearted as it reaches a height of 3,116ft.

The picturesque towns of Ambleside and Windermere can be easily reached with a stunning scenic drive over the Kirkstone Pass, and Keswick is a little further to the west.

This holiday cottage is in an ideal location for families, groups or couples to relax and explore the Northern Lakes all year round.

View on map

About the location

WATERMILLOCK

Pooley Bridge 2.5 miles; Glenridding 6.2 miles; Penrith 8.5 miles.

The elevated scattered village of Watermillock runs parallel to the main road alongside Ullswater Lake and is mainly a farming community. Just 2.5 miles away is Pooley Bridge with its array of amenities which sits on the northern shore of the lake in the Lake District National Park. The name Pooley originated due to the forming of a large pool, which was left by the fast flowing River Eamont. 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. Glenridding (meaning glen overgrown with bracken) is a small tourist village with a range of local shops, cafes and restaurants. 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. Watermillock is an ideal base for a cottage holiday stay in the stunning Lake District.