Ullswater Self Catering Holiday Accommodation at a glance
Summary: 2 next door cottages, each cottage Sleeps 4. Great location in elevated position above Glenridding views views to Ullswater and the foothills of Helvellyn. Pets Welcome.
Contact Details
Address: 1&2 Low Rake, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0QN
Grid Ref: NY 377 173
Owners: Rob & Emma Shephard
Phone: 017684 82474
Pricing & Availability
Prices: from £295 to £695 a week (including all fuel and electricity)
Short Breaks: short breaks available in Low Season from £275
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Booking Terms: Click Here. Bookings run Sat to Sat (2011) and Fri to Fri from 2012 onwards
Accommodation Summary
Rooms: One double and one twin bedroom, Living/dining room, kitchen and utility room, bathroom with bath, toilet, and power shower above bath
Other Facilities: Central Heating, Wood burning Stoves, Freeview satellite TV, DVD, CD, Books, Maps, Games
Pets: Pets welcome in both cottages. £20 one-off fee.
Welcomes: Families (travel cots available), Walkers, Cyclists
Outside: Cottage 1 has fully enclosed garden with views to Ullswater. Parking for one car per cottage off road next to cottages
The Local Area of Glenridding
Nearest Pub: The Travellers Rest in Glenridding is 500 yards down the road. Glenridding has 2 hotels with pubs, Fellbites Restaurant, and Greystones Cafe
Nearest Shops: In Glenridding there are 2 general stores (one with a cashpoint), a newsagent, Catsytcam outdoor shop and a petrol station and local garage.
Transport Links
By Road: About 30 minutes drive down the A592 from Junction 40 of the M6 (Penrith). About 40 minutes from Junction 36 (via Kendal and Windermere. Keswick about 20 minutes by car.
By Train: Nearest Stations at Penrith and Windermere
By Bus: Regular bus service to Glenridding from Penrith (all year) and Windermere (summer only).
Other: Local Taxi Service Available - M&A Taxis
More information on Helvellyn Cottages in Glenridding
Helvellyn Cottages are in a superb location on the bridlepath above Glenridding on the way to the old Greenside mine. They were built as miners cottages in the 19th Century and maintain many original features as well as having all the modern conveniences to give you a comfortable, relaxing and memorable self catering holiday in the Lake District.
Each cottages sleeps 4 in one double and one twin bedroom. The bathrooms have a bath and overhead power shower. The kitchens have all the necessary equipment including ovens, grill, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Cottage 2 also has a dishwasher.
The cottages both have oil fired central heating and also wood burning stoves in the living rooms for which an initial supply of logs is provided. Both have freeview TV, DVD, CD player and DVDs, Videos, books, games and maps.
Cottage 1 also has a fully enclosed garden with views towards the lakes and across to the foothills of Helvellyn. Cottage 2 has no garden but has a bench outside the front door with views to the fells. Both cottages have an abundance of walking straight from the door.
Families are welcome at the cottages and travel cots and high chairs are available. Please note though that both have open staircases. The cottages are dog friendly with pets welcome at both cottages, although we ask that they are kept downstairs. Please see our terms and conditions for further information.
For more information or to book online or check availability please contact us or visit our website.