Low Melbecks House

4.7★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Bianca
August 2024

“We had a perfect stay at Low Melbecks house!”

The house is spacious, and even though there were 8 of us, and a baby) We all felt

The house is spacious, and even though there were 8 of us, and a baby) We all felt

- Bianca, August 2024
Aine July 2024

“Great home for a large family!”

Perfect location if you want some peace and quiet but close enough to Keswick for dinner/shopping etc. Walks on your doorstep and everything you could need and more in the home. Shame we had to strip the beds and take bins to end of lane - takes the 'holiday' feel from the trip but not a big issue.

- Aine, July 2024
Andrew July 2024

“Property was lovely and spacious.”

There were 4 adults and 2 children staying so plenty of space. The house was spotless on arrival and well maintained. Nothing really to complain about. Odd issues such as lack of a cutlery drawer in the large kitchen was a bit strange and the shower in the bathroom downstairs was super hot, altering the temperature control made no difference. However, nothing that would take away giving it top marks.

- Andrew, July 2024

Dear guest Thank you for your feedback we very much appreciate your time in providing it. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay . The cutlery draw is in the top draw under the hob. We will make a larger sticker so it might be easier to locate The hot water will also be checked and adjusted. We hope to see you again in the near future and thanks again for choosing to stay at Low melbecks house. Tony & Mary Anne Property Owner
Jo April 2024

“The accommodation was lovely, very well appointed with quality fixtures and fittings.”

Beautiful location, very peaceful. Few minor maintenance niggles, potentially snagging as appeared new, but nothing that impacted the holiday. However, accessibility through the cottage was not ideal and this was not clear when booking. We were away with elderly parents and selected the cottage for the ground floor bedroom, however there were stairs to each lounge/kitchen area and to access the property, some without handrails and this did cause issues and concern. The WCs are low, again problematic for them and the bath, whilst lovely, was unmanageable for them to get in and out of. I think there was access into the cottage at grade, but parking was restricted close to this door, possibly due to ongoing building works. The first drive way gate requires someone to open and close it, within a field which is rural, uneven and at the time muddy terrain, again not ideal if you’re unsteady on your feet. Can I suggest it is worth noting more clearly that the property is not ideal if accessibility is a requirement on the description, but if not a requirement then I would highly recommend a stay here.

- Jo, April 2024
Will April 2023

“Highly recommended!”

- Will, April 2023
Lynn April 2023

“It is a lovely property which was very clean and well equipped.”

- Lynn, April 2023
Laura October 2022

“This is the second time we have stayed at Low Melbecks Cottage, and we loved it.”

We were very pleased to see that feedback from last year had been listened to and that the bathroom had been upgraded. The cottage is lovely, cosy and well appointed. Our son absolutely loves the pool table! We'll be back next year!

- Laura, October 2022
Graham July 2022

“Our new favourite place in the lakes.”

Lovely holiday. Low Melbecks is the perfect place for a quiet holiday. The cottage was fully equipped with everything you need. Cosy and comfortable. Fun driving through the field past the sheep.

- Graham, July 2022

Wonderful we are so pleased you had a great holiday thank you for choosing us. Hope to see you again soon. Mary Anne & Tony Property Owner
Jill July 2022

“Because the cottage is remote - a welcome pack or at least a bottle of milk would have been nice.”

The garden furniture could do with a make over. There was a used tissue wedged into the gap in the table! Towel rail - the owners know about this!!! On the positive side the cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. The reason we wouldn't return is because the location is too remote for us.

- Jill, July 2022
Kathryn E. May 2022

“Beautiful cottage set in idyllic surroundings with a stream running through the garden.”

Very quiet and peaceful with a magnificent view of Skiddaw from the upstairs window. There are lots of walks to be done from the cottage and Keswick is only 8 miles away. Our favorite pub is the Sun Inn in Bassenthwaite, which is a lovely unspoiled little village not far from the cottage - in fact you can walk there across the fields. The cottage was clean and well equipped. Bedding and towels are changed once a week. Just a couple of things though. There are lots of flies around, probably due to the fields of sheep nearby and also the towel rail fell off the wall in the bathroom, as it had not been fitted correctly. We saw from what had been written in the visitors book that it had been like that for about a year or more. We did mention this to Sykes, as we had nowhere to hang our towels. They removed the towel rail, but as of leaving, no replacement was provided. All in all we would love to return to this lovely part of the world and would definitely stay at Low Melbecks Cottage again.

- Kathryn E., May 2022
Laura October 2021

“We had a fabulous stay at Low Melbecks Cottage.”

The pool table in the shared Games Room was an absolute hit with our son! The cottage was comfortable and cosy with the wood burner and the kitchen was really well appointed. We cooked every night and were pleasantly surprised at the range of equipment and utensils provided. We could not access the drying room during our stay which was inconvenient as the weather was very wet! A previous guest must have taken the key. We reported this to Skyes/ the management company. The one room which needs improvement is the bathroom. The sign on the toilet lid is a bit inappropriate for families with younger children (it mentions condoms) and in general it needs modernising.

- Laura, October 2021
Jen July 2021

“A really lovely cottage; generous in space and well equipped with kitchen tools, nice linen and a thoughtful and interesting choice of games/books/dvds.”

The (shared) games room and drying room are nice ‘extras’ too. WiFi doesn’t work (we were informed beforehand) and 4g signal is slow but this just added to the ‘get away from everything’ feel that the location suggests. If you want to enjoy the Lakes without the hordes then this is a great choice- off the beaten track in a less busy area, but with the convenience of Keswick down the road. Skiddaw is a good walk from the front door, and the Bassenthwaite a very short drive away- we had several great days with the canoe and SUP, swimming and chilling out (permits can be bought easily online). We’ve bookmarked this place as one for a repeat visit- the house next door can also be linked which is great for a future family meet up.

- Jen, July 2021
Roxane July 2021

“Lovely cottage in quiet location adjacent to two other rental properties.”

Beautiful secluded grounds. Location is 300m from road via double gated track through sheep field. House had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Shared use of a games room with pool table was a bonus. No wifi, but we had 4G in various parts of house and garden, so no problem for us.

- Roxane, July 2021
June May 2021

“Booking via telephone was great, very helpful young man.”

Cottage was lovely and very well equipped. Great kitchen. The beds were fine, if a little hard and uncomfortable. Receiving an email the week before to say wifi had just become unavailable, seems a bit cynical as pretty much every guest book entry listed wifi as not working. An entry in November 2020 said the bathroom towel rail was on the floor in the hall. It was still there, not repaired, at the end of May 2021. The shower leaked and we found it dripped down into the lounge at the bottom of the stairs. Didn't see this until the Thursday before we left. Given all that, we would still return to the cottage as we loved it, the situation and the pool / games room. Oh and we also found some water on the floor in the pool room after it had been raining, maybe roof leaking? Smells a bit damp. All in all a great stay, just a few maintenance issues.

- June, May 2021
Michael October 2020

“On discovering the dvd player was not working l phoned the office on 3 occasions , did not receive any promised return calls and l finished up purchasing a new one locally .”

Also the towel rail in the bath room was adrift on one side , upon investigation l realised the inadequate mounting was not securely fitted rendering the towel rail unusable

- Michael, October 2020
Michael September 2020

“Good location for walking the fells.”

Everything was as expected for this type of holiday. Have already booked for next spring. Two totally satisfied customers.

- Michael, September 2020
Carole September 2020

“This is an excellent cottage, very well appointed, extremely comfortable, attention to detail, and Felt like home from home.”

Beautiful location, away from the hustle and bustle and enjoyed hearing the tawny owl at night. This is one of the best holiday cottages we have ever stayed in - and we had a fab week walking some very tough and exhilarating climbs!!

- Carole, September 2020

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 3 x king-size 2 with en suite, 1 x twin
Shower room with WC and hand basin
Two separate kitchen/diners
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, sitting room with woodburning stove
First floor open plan lounge kitchen diner
External shared games room
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Smart TV with Freeview, DVD player, Sonos speaker, games room with pool table and TV
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available by prior arrangement
Off-road parking for four cars
WiFi
Patio area with garden seating bordered by stream (children require supervision)
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop within 8.3 miles, pub within 3.5 miles

The property

Keswick 8.8 miles.

On the edge of the Skiddaw Fells in the Lake District National Park, north of Keswick is this charming cottage offering a homely abode to rest in while you explore the Lakes.

Low Melbecks House is a home of 2 halves and provides both group and individual family accommodation, having the benefit of interconnecting doors you can book with friends and enjoy your own privacy if you prefer, it is wonderfully suited to two families or group of eight, with four bedrooms and spacious living rooms, you will love returning to this snug spot each day.

A side entrance leads in to a modern country-style kitchen a harmonious space, with hues of creams and greys atop of stone tiled floors, and home to several appliances, a stair case leads to the first floor where you will find 1 twin bedroom and one king size bedroom along with a family shower room with shower cubicle, WC and hand basin.

From the kitchen a few steps lead down in to a sitting room where can relax whilst the wood burning stove roars in the background.

An interconnecting door leads from the lounge into the main entrance hallway of the house, this can be locked from either side to create privacy for individual party members or left open to enjoy a spacious family home The main house has reverse-level accommodation with two ground-floor king-size bedrooms, each complete with their own en-suite.

Choose from an elegant bathroom with freestanding bath and a wet-room style shower or a shower room with WC and hand basin to prepare for your day in style.

The interconnecting door leads from the hallway in to the lounge of the Cottage and a staircase leads from the House hallway to the first floor which is completely open-plan and benefits from a small Juliette balcony boasting stunning views of the fells.

Indulge in the large corner sofa and have a quiet evening in front of the TV with a DVD player and Sonos speakers as an added bonus.

The kitchen area is amply equipped with everything you could need to set you up for a holiday in the countryside whilst the large dining area has seating for 8 and all you need to cook up some delicious meals.

Sit out on the patio furniture in the summertime for a refreshing drink or head into the external games room where a pool table and TV rest within the large glass panes. Low Melbecks House is perfectly placed for enjoying a host of attractions and magnificent fells or complete a walk up Skiddaw or Blencathra, visit the Castlerigg Stone Circle or amble around Bassenthwaite Lake, all providing glorious scenery of this unspoilt haven.

Go to the Lake District Wildlife Park to visit over 100 species of animals within a 25-acre setting, or for adults take a tour around The Lakes Distillery and test some of the products found near the north end of Bassenthwaite Lake.

A delightful property, providing quality accommodation for those who love the Lakes.

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About the location

KESWICK

Bassenthwaite 7 miles, Ullswater 16.6 miles; Cockermouth 13 miles.

The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.

Complimentary WiFi is provided.
Quality and reliability of connection will vary due to the reliance on the mobile phone 4G network the number of people using it, and the prevailing weather conditions. It therefore may be limited or slower than you are used to.
WiFi is for personal use only and is not intended for high data usage, gaming and/or use for business purposes.
It is only suitable for page browsing and sending emails.
Bookings cannot be accepted if they are solely reliant on the provision of uninterrupted and unlimited Wi-Fi.
Due to the type of service available in this location we cannot be held responsible or liable for the WiFi at the property

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a perfect stay at Low Melbecks house!”

“Great home for a large family!”

“Property was lovely and spacious.”

“The accommodation was lovely, very well appointed with quality fixtures and fittings.”

“Highly recommended!”

“It is a lovely property which was very clean and well equipped.”

“This is the second time we have stayed at Low Melbecks Cottage, and we loved it.”

“Our new favourite place in the lakes.”

“Because the cottage is remote - a welcome pack or at least a bottle of milk would have been nice.”

“Beautiful cottage set in idyllic surroundings with a stream running through the garden.”

“We had a fabulous stay at Low Melbecks Cottage.”

“A really lovely cottage; generous in space and well equipped with kitchen tools, nice linen and a thoughtful and interesting choice of games/books/dvds.”

“Lovely cottage in quiet location adjacent to two other rental properties.”

“Booking via telephone was great, very helpful young man.”

“On discovering the dvd player was not working l phoned the office on 3 occasions , did not receive any promised return calls and l finished up purchasing a new one locally .”

“Good location for walking the fells.”

“This is an excellent cottage, very well appointed, extremely comfortable, attention to detail, and Felt like home from home.”

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The property

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About the location

KESWICK