8 Little Mell Fell

pooley bridge, cumbria & the lake district

4 guests
2 beds
1 bathroom
Pet Friendly

4.4Good

4.0Sykes Holiday Cottages rating

Pooley Bridge 2.9 miles.

8 Little Mell Fell is a charming stone-built cottage, settled into the countryside holiday park and offering close by walks and watersports.

With pet-friendly accommodation, this reverse-level property is ideal for a family, and their four-legged companion, looking for a base in Cumbria.

Enter into this charming abode and discover the open-plan living space on the first floor, sporting a contemporary kitchen with a whole host of amenities to cater to your culinary needs.

There is a breakfast bar for morning coffee, as well as a dining space for guests to enjoy a hearty meal, and a sitting area for movie nights in.

When sleep calls, two well presented bedrooms await on the ground floor, including a double and a twin, serviced by a sleek shower room.

Outside there is a non-enclosed sitting area and on-site there is a lovely shop and café for all of your holiday essentials.

8 Little Mell Fell rests in the Lake District National Park, affording close by hiking and scenic views.

All of this and so much more with a stay at the lovely 8 Little Mell Fell.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Bedroom
National Park

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Bedroom
National Park
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly
Smoke Free
Near Walks

What guests are saying

4.4

Based on 14 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

Lovely property with a homely feel, bedrooms were spacious with plenty of hangers and storage.

The living room/kitchen/dining room again was spacious with everything you would need for the stay. The only niggles were that the bathroom and 1 of the bedroom doors were very creaky (did apply olive oil to stop the noise).

LindsayAug 2026

Owner response:

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped. It's great to know that the bedrooms provided plenty of storage and that the open-plan living space had everything you needed for a relaxing break. Thank you also for highlighting the creaky bathroom and bedroom doors. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we'll be sure to look into it to make future stays even more comfortable for our guests. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the homely feel of the property and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Very clean, comfortable, only one question is the staircase bannestar is quite short and hardly any grip, for older people this could be a problem otherwise really enjoyed the stay, the site is itself is open and beautiful

JohnJul 2026

Owner response:

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you found the accommodation clean and comfortable and that you enjoyed your stay. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the beautiful surroundings and open feel of the park. Thank you also for your feedback regarding the staircase bannister. We value all guest comments and will take your observations on board, particularly with accessibility and comfort for our older guests in mind. We’re so pleased you had an enjoyable stay overall and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Lovely property.

The dog loved the upside down property and kept guard at the door downstairs. Very quiet for most of the time we were there. Great fish and chips on site. Staff all helpfull and friendly.

JulieMay 2026

Owner response:

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the upside‑down layout and that your dog felt right at home keeping watch downstairs. It’s great to know the peaceful setting and our on‑site fish and chips made your stay even better. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team — they’ll be thrilled to hear they helped make your visit enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

This is the second time that we have stopped at Little Mell Fell and our experiences could not be further apart.

Unfortunately, on this occasion, Little Mell Fell did not come anywhere close to our previous experience. Firstly, the back of the property was used as a 'cut through' for farm vehicles and we were regularly getting woken up around 6am with vehicles going by. Secondly, the beds are no where near as comfy as the were previously. You can feel the springs through the mattress. They were so bad that one of our party ended up sleeping on the sofas up stairs. Prior to leaving we informed the reception that we had heard scratching noises in the loft at night. At the point we didn't think anything more of it. When we got home, we found mice droppings in our children's cases (they had been left open on their bedroom floor) and some of their clothes had been nibbled. We contact Ullswater Holiday Park to inform them, they answered immediately asking for proof that this has happened. We hasn't requested anything, we were just informing them and we were treated as if we were lying. We were asked to send before and after photos of the damage to clothing and evidence that mice had been in our children's suitcase. When we responded, they then failed to reply. Our overall summary - if you want to be woken up at 6am and have your clothing nibbled by mice, this is the place for you!

ZachOct 2025

Owner response:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your recent stay did not meet the expectations set by your previous visit. To clarify, our team does not begin work until 7 a.m., and farm vehicles in the surrounding area do not operate before 8 a.m. We have also reviewed our CCTV footage and can confirm that no vehicles passed through the area behind the cottage during the times mentioned. Regarding the beds, they are the same ones that were in place during your last stay, and we have not received similar feedback from other guests. That said, comfort can be subjective, and we will continue to monitor this closely. With regard to the concerns about possible mice activity, we asked for photo evidence so that we could carry out a thorough investigation. No images were provided, and when our team inspected the property after your departure, they found no signs of droppings or damage. Our cleaners also confirmed there was no evidence of mice, and subsequent guests have stayed in the property without reporting any issues of this nature. In situations like this, photos are essential for us to take appropriate action. We always encourage guests to report any issues during their stay so we can address them promptly. Please be assured that we remain committed to providing a clean, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all visitors, and we will continue to keep a close eye on the matters you have raised.

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Please note: This property does not accept any form of work or worker bookings, and these may be cancelled.

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1147673
Parking
Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor

8 Little Mell Fell

Description

Your dates

Everything you'll need

What guests are saying

Good to know

House Rules

Stay Information

Guest & Pet Policy