Uldale

Rating
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Four poster bed
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room

Dr Bicker
July 2020

“This was our second stay at Melbecks farm with our two young grandchildren, and we had a great time, although they were disappointed the games room was closed on this occasion due to Covid, and no WiFi- but they survived!”

The cake and biscuits went down a treat - little things mean a lot. The kids want to come back and stay in Dodd.

The cake and biscuits went down a treat - little things mean a lot. The kids want to come back and stay in Dodd.
Mrs Kavanagh October 2019

“Although I had to re - arrange my booking dates the staff were simply wonderful.”

The whole experience was totally angst free.
Mrs Francis October 2019

“The house was just perfect !”

The owners had thought of everything- it was just like being at home ! The location was ideal for our family weekend break & even the weather was kind to to us ! We will definitely return!
Mrs Sumner September 2019

“The location of this holiday cottage, near Skiddaw in the Lake District, is absolutely stunning.”

It's a quieter part of the Lakes and so beautiful. It's also not far from Keswick or Cockermouth - both lovely towns to visit. The cottage was very comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. We appreciated the homely touches - e.g. flowers on the table and a homemade cake when we arrived. The family who manage this collection of 4 holiday cottages next to their farm are very friendly and helpful. Having a communal games room with table tennis and a pool table was an added bonus. Thank you.
Mrs Midgley September 2019

“Comfortable,warm cottage.”

Good communication.
Mr Powell September 2019

“Really well appointed and maintained, all facilities (including game room), clean and tidy.”

Location perfect for getting around the lakes site seeing, being not too far from Keswick. Three really happy guests, thank you.
Mrs Hall August 2019

“This cottage is in a beautiful area, is very well stocked, and we found it in an immaculate condition.”

Our four grandchildren (all under 9) loved the games room, and were delighted to see the chickens in the garden, and meet Clive the goat! They were fascinated when watching the sheep being sheared too. We drove to Cockermouth for groceries which is a short drive away. We fully explored Keswick, visited Honister Slate Mine, played in the stream at Rosthwaite, and enjoyed early evening walks around the cottage area. This cottage is dog friendly, and it was lovely for our 3 dogs to to get their ‘welcome’ biscuits off the cottage owners, while we shared a Borrowdale Tealoaf that was left for us. The views from the cottage are vast, and there are plenty of walks on the doorstep. This is a great place to stay, and Sykes is so easy to book with.
Mrs Sharp August 2019

“It was our second visit to these cottages, lovely location , brilliant facilities, everything you need!”

Suited our needs completely!
Mrs Lendhill July 2019

“Beautiful cottage great price and really good location.”

The cottage was clean, I just had to clear a spider and about 15 of her babies in the downstairs double bedroom. A lot of cobwebs found in places. Six of us stayed in the cottages, plenty of room, bedrooms and living room are a good size and a seat to fit all. On the evening we went to the local hotel Raven - I would recommend the food is amazing. We all showered on an evening and the last two people had a freezing cold shower. Make sure you time the showers better then us. Great place to stay.
Mr Mountford July 2019

“Fantastic property.”

They have thought of absolutely everything. Very remote; which is exactly what we expected. We will be back!
Ms Mclachlan June 2019

“Great facilities, super hospitality loved the welcome cake and milk.”

Very homely. Thank you for making our visit to the Lakes so comfortable!!
Mrs Poor April 2019

“The cottage is at lovely place in the middle of sheps field, The cottage itself has everything you need (incuding diswasher with tablets, washing machine with washing liquid) Beds are very comfortabale, rooms specious,big dining table, 3 sofas.”

.. exactly as you see it at the pictures. Close to all Lake District attractions.
Mr Lavender March 2019

“Excellent accommodation with everything we needed.”

Beautiful location and within easy distance of Keswick by car. Children loved the garden and all the wildlife. Phone signal not an issue for us which quite a few other people reviewing pointed out. Will be definitely visiting again!!
Mrs Holt February 2019

“The most beautiful setting, loved waking up to the sound of woodpeckers and watching the red squirrels in the garden.”

The cottage was very well equipped and perfect for our children and dogs. We would definitely come back!! A bonus was the walk down to the pub in Bassenthwaite village for Sunday lunch and an evening meal (both were very nice) and the kids loved playing in the river.
Mrs Ferguson December 2018

“Overall we were very pleased with our cottage, Uldale.”

Our only criticism is the en-suite bathroom, which is very "tired" & in need of refurbishment. There was no form of heating in the en-suite, definitely needed a heated towel rail as there was nowhere to hang our towels to dry, not even a hook behind the door. We couldn't get the taps to work to fill the bath, they kept reverting to the shower, and the shower screen was very 'dodgy' when we tried to pull it open.
Mrs Ellison October 2018

“The ensuite toilet was noisy.”

This bedroom was airless and there was no mechanism to open the window. Normal movement in this room was too noisy for our family occupants in the bedroom downstairs. I hadnt noticed there was no Wi-Fi and mobile signal was poor. That was my fault. Locatiin was good. Views good. Overall i felt the property was overpriced. There were red sqirrels and woodpeckers to view up close.
Mr Kingsley September 2018

“Nice location with plenty of wildlife Cottage clean and warm Friendly owners.”
Jude S October 2016

“Home from home”

The cottage itself is upside down, childrens and a double bedroom on ground floor, kitchen and living room upstairs with another bedroom (the main one really with ensuite) . The cottage had EVERYTHING you could ever need. I even found a sewing kit which was very useful. Owners thoughtfully left milk and tea / coffee etc as well as cake and Halloween themed decorations and chocolates for the kids. Beds are clean and comfortable, mattresses are in 'as new' excellent condition (yes, we looked) . This cottage is attached to others, one to the side and two more behind. It is easy to park and the games room was useful for dvds on an evening and games.
Boafam May 2015

“Fantastic”

Just got back from a weekend staying in Uldale holiday cottage. We had a fantastic time. The pictures on the website don't do it justice as it has been refurbished since then. The rooms are spacious and well laid out. The cottage is very well equipped and spotlessly clean. There are games and dvds to borrow, a games room which our 11 year olds and my 9 year old niece loved (and the dads!) and a swing. We arrived to find fresh eggs, which tasted amazing and cake... a lovely touch. The views are stunning. It is in a quiet area but that was a good thing for us, the children enjoyed looking for wildlife and being outside. Keswick is a 5 minute drive away if you need anything. We would not hesitate to visit here again.
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2014

“Uldale”

This cottage is excellent, very clean and modern. It is in a fantastic secluded location, walking distance (if your family likes to walk) to Bassenthwaite Lake. The games room was great for younger and older children, as well as adults. I would thoroughly recommend it.
Sue201957 August 2014

“Lovely cottage”

The cottage was lovely and very clean it had everything you needed home from home. The photos on the website don't do it justice as it has been beautifully decorated since they were taken. The only negative thing I would say was it would of been nice to have wifi. I would definitely stay here again.
A FlipKey verified reviewer January 2014

“Home from home”

A good base for walking in the lakes. Slightly too far from pub to walk due to time of year (October) but fabulous pub which we visited regularly. Barn conversion immaculate and good for two dogs and two families including teens but only downside was not enough room to dry out wet clothing (wettest trip to Lakes so far!). Would definitely recommend as had great welcome pack to get us started which included home made cake!! Also spotted red squirrels in the garden.
Louisa C September 2012

“Homely and comfortable with amazing views all around”

Due to all sorts of reasons we left booking a cottage to the last minute...crazy, bearing in mind that it was coming up to the bank holiday weekend! We came across this cottage and though we could only get 3 nights as they were fully booked up it was well worth it! The rooms were spacious with the added bonus of the upstairs room having an ensuite, the two downstairs rooms shared a bathroom. Beds were comfortable and the sitting room area was spacious and homely. Plenty of books and brochures for everyone to plan what to do. Upon arrival there was some eggs, milk and a cake to welcome us...a very nice touch! It was a quiet and lovely place to start our holiday in the lake district with...watch out for the man eating squirrels and free range children :)
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Melbecks

Bassenthwaite 1 mile. A mile out of Bassenthwaite village and around 2 miles from the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, these five holiday cottages nestle under the Skiddaw mountain range, in peaceful surroundings where you can sit and admire the breathtaking views or stroll through glorious countryside. These delightful cottages have been carefully created from old farm buildings and each is uniquely furnished and decorated, retaining character and charm. Scattered around the courtyard, each of these cottages has shared use of the extensive grounds and also a well-equipped games room and a children's play area. With a variety of accommodation across these five cottages, there is plenty of flexibility for all party sizes, and together they can accommodate 21 people, perfect for that special family get-together. There is plenty to do in the local area. These cottages are near the Osprey Project, where visitors can observe wild ospreys in their nests. There are numerous walks from the doorstep, in Whinlatter Forest there is the Go Ape tree-top adventure course, plus walks and mountain bike trails, while the Honister Slate Mine is a fascinating destination at any time of year. Keswick, sitting on the shores of Derwentwater, is 7 miles away, with many interesting shops and cafes. With ghyll scrambling, canoeing and whitewater rafting all available locally, there is something for everyone at these idyllic cottages.

The property

A spacious terraced Grade II listed barn conversion with many original features, including a dramatic doorway, originally the main entrance to the barn.

The first floor living area has stunning views across to Skiddaw and surrounding mountains.

This cottage has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a useful utility, ideal for storing boots and jackets.

A great base with ample room for friends and families.

Note: This property is next to Refs. 17845, 17846, 17847 and 17848, together they sleep 21.

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor four poster double, 1 x ground floor family room with 3 singles
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with living flame electric fire
Utility
Shared games room with pool table, table tennis and table football.
Electric central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking
Lockable bike storage
Shared lawns and gardens, including furniture, BBQ and children's play area
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: Private water and drainage supply.

About the location

BASSENTHWAITE

Keswick 8 miles; Cockermouth 9 miles.

An attractive village in the Northern Lakes, Bassenthwaite lies just a short distance to the north east of Bassenthwaite Lake, and retains its traditional rural feel, with a stream flowing gently on the outskirts, whitewashed Lakeland cottages, a pleasant vllage green and a real ale inn full of character! Bassenthwaite Lake itself, while boasting gentler scenery than others in the region, is still one of the most picturesque places in England. Places of interest nearby include Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Lake with small open-air theatre (reputedly frequented by poets such as Tennyson and Wordsworth), LAke District Wildlife Park, and Dodd Wood. Most of the attractions of the Lake District are within easy reach and the quieter Northern Fells are almost on the doorstep. The nearby towns of Cockermouth and Keswick, both have weekly markets and offer a good range of amenities. The scenery of the Yorkshire Dales is within touring distance, as is the city of Carlisle and Hadrians Wall country.

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Lake District Holiday Cottages

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Uldale

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 17443)

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Features

“This was our second stay at Melbecks farm with our two young grandchildren, and we had a great time, although they were disappointed the games room was closed on this occasion due to Covid, and no WiFi- but they survived!”

“Although I had to re - arrange my booking dates the staff were simply wonderful.”

“The house was just perfect !”

“The location of this holiday cottage, near Skiddaw in the Lake District, is absolutely stunning.”

“Comfortable,warm cottage.”

“Really well appointed and maintained, all facilities (including game room), clean and tidy.”

“This cottage is in a beautiful area, is very well stocked, and we found it in an immaculate condition.”

“It was our second visit to these cottages, lovely location , brilliant facilities, everything you need!”

“Beautiful cottage great price and really good location.”

“Fantastic property.”

“Great facilities, super hospitality loved the welcome cake and milk.”

“The cottage is at lovely place in the middle of sheps field, The cottage itself has everything you need (incuding diswasher with tablets, washing machine with washing liquid) Beds are very comfortabale, rooms specious,big dining table, 3 sofas.”

“Excellent accommodation with everything we needed.”

“The most beautiful setting, loved waking up to the sound of woodpeckers and watching the red squirrels in the garden.”

“Overall we were very pleased with our cottage, Uldale.”

“The ensuite toilet was noisy.”

“Nice location with plenty of wildlife Cottage clean and warm Friendly owners.”

“Home from home”

“Fantastic”

“Uldale”

“Lovely cottage”