Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the cottage's comfortable setting, well-equipped kitchen, and peaceful location with beautiful views. The garden is a highlight for relaxing evenings. The proximity to the Lake District's attractions is praised, and the local pub is a convenient amenity. Some guests mention minor maintenance issues and cleaning oversights, but the overall sentiment is positive with many expressing a desire to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests found the cottage to be clean and welcoming. However, there were several mentions of specific cleaning issues such as crumbs on fridge shelves, a dirty sock found under a bed, and musty smells in some areas. These instances suggest room for improvement in the cleaning regimen.
The location is highly praised for its tranquility, stunning views, and convenient access to the northern lakes, fells, and nearby towns. The proximity to walking paths and the ease of exploring the Lake District contribute to the high rating for location.
Guests describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and well-stocked with home comforts. Some guests noted issues with sofa comfort and a mattress feeling springs, but overall, the comfort level is regarded positively.
The cottage's facilities, including the well-equipped kitchen and woodburner, are appreciated. However, guests reported maintenance issues such as a hard-to-flush toilet, a hob not heating properly, and a leaky roof. These points suggest that while the facilities are good, there is a need for better upkeep.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
This traditional, mid-terrace cottage lies on the edge of the pretty village of Penruddock, just five miles from the magnificent Ullswater. 2 Mellfell View provides a warm and welcoming accommodation, perfect for families looking to explore the Lake District. After a day of rambling the countryside and exploring the many pretty Lakeland villages, retire to the sitting room, complete with two plush sofas arranged infront of the woodburning stove, you’ll have no trouble relaxing here. Discover the kitchen for preparing your meals, hosting all the essentials for a short break, while the dining area is where you can enjoy mealtimes, or take food outside for alfresco dining in the mature gardens. There are two delightful bedrooms at this Lakeland cottage, including a king-size and twin, each with magnificent views of the Northern Fells including Mell, Blencathra and Carrock. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the wonderful cottage garden, take a pleasant relaxing stroll on the many footpaths throughout the area or a short easy walk across the fields. The cottage is just five miles from Ullswater and is ideally placed to explore, enjoy and relax in the lakes with its amazing scenery and lake cruises on the steamers that run between Glenridding, Howtown and Pooley Bridge. The famous, well photographed Aira Force waterfalls in the ancient woodlands on the banks of Ullswater are well worth a visit. Enjoy a day in Keswick with the wonderful Derwentwater and its lake cruises or you may prefer to take a small boat out. Keswick also has a good range of restaurants and pubs and holds a market on every Thursday and Saturday. Alternatively, take a trip over the scenic Kirkstone Pass to explore the life of Beatrix Potter around Windermere. Discover all that the Lakelands has to offer from 2 Mellfell View.
Set in a secluded position in the northern Lake District, the charming village of Penruddock is located between Keswick and Penrith, and is just four miles from Ullswater. This little town is spread across rolling countryside and is composed of many old farmsteads, traditional workmen's cottages and two churches. Penruddock can trace its history back to Celtic times, the name being derived from 'Pen', a Celtic word for 'hill' and 'rhuddawc' meaning red in Welsh and referring to the reddish brown colour of the soil found in the area. The popular town of Keswick is close by, boasting numerous shops and restaurants, as well as offering miniature golf, some good parks, the Century Theatre, a cinema and a beautiful lake. Penruddock itself offers easy access to the surrounding Cumbrian countryside and the southern Lakes, Solway Coast and Hadrian's Wall are all within easy driving distance.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, Sleeps 4 in total.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove, dinner table, 2 sofas, Smart TV, DVD and a selection of games
Room heating is provided by electric radiators.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
Complimentary basket of fire wood and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for two cars.
Spacious mature cottage garden with furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5 miles.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
Note: There is a pet supplement of £20 per pet
Nearby points of interest
- Brougham Castle
- Derwent Pencil Museum
Reviews (35)
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Paul
House has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
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Loes
Really good beds! Nice pub within walking distance (Herdwick Inn).
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Katie
Well equipped cottage with everything you could need for a week away. Only minor issues was quite a strong damp smell when we arrived despite the good weather and some patches of mould in the kitchen cupboard resulting in musty crockery and some of the wooden spoons being unusable due to surface mould. Other than that we had an excellent stay and hope to come back in the future!