Ellwood House

Property is very comfortable and well equipped, located on edge of village it is peaceful with good parking at rear.

Our third stay here and an ideal base for exploring the north section of the Lake District and coastal area.

The cottage catered for all our needs- it is very well equipped, comfortable and homely.

We loved the location of the property , especially with the sheep and chickens wandering down the road doing their own thing! Caldbeck village has great walks on its doorstep and a fab village pub to eat in. We’d definitely recommend Ellwood House if you want an authentic Cumbrian holiday.

Ellwood house was perfect for our short 4-night stay in the Lakes and was very comfortable and well equipped, with plenty of space for our group of 5 and easy parking for our 2 cars.

The welcome pack was also much appreciated! We were blessed with good weather and Caldbeck was an ideal base to explore Keswick (stunning views from the top of CatBells; Booths supermarket for holiday supplies) and Buttermere (recommend lunch at nearby Kirkstile Inn). Caldbeck is a beautiful village and impressed us with the popular pub, well-stocked grocery store, fabulous home+gift store and a choice of two cafés. Hope to return soon to tackle Skiddaw!

Ellwood house is a very nice and comfortable property.

The property is as described, all fuel was provided for the woodburner, this was a bonus for a March stay. It is situated on a quiet road, but is only a couple of minutes walk to the village cafe, pub and shops (a general store and a couple of craft shops).

Ellwood House is an absolute gem of a holiday retreat, one that I would recommend to anyone.

Caldbeck itself is a quiet village with an excellent pub that provides good, reasonably priced meals. There is also a good local shop and an excellent cafe, as well as a number of other commercial outlets. Ellwood House is just a short walk from all of these, and is an extremely well appointed house that gave us a very comfortable and enjoyable week away in what we found to be the most picturesque but least tourist orientated part of the Lake District. The front of the property opens directly onto the road, but this wasn't a problem as there is very little traffic anyway. Noise was never an issue, and we only really used the back door anyway as this led out to the reasonably enclosed garden, (although the fence was not quite high enough to be crazy border collie proof), and the large parking area. The house itself was fabulous. Downstairs comprised a decent and well equipped kitchen with the door out to the garden, and a large and equally well equipped joint lounge/dining area. Half way upstairs was the bathroom, then one bedroom that was higher than the bathroom but lower than the other two bedrooms. Mezzanine heaven, but it gave the property a really interesting vibe that we really liked. There are walks direct from the property, with High Pike well worth a go on a clear day. A comfortable drive gets you to Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwent Water, Ennerdale, Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere, all of which are quite spectacular. Dodd Wood (near Bassenthwaite), is well worth the hike to the top for its views over Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake. I found Stuart (the owner of Ellwood House) to be exceptionally helpful and friendly, as well as being attentive enough to make us feel welcome and looked after without being overbearing. If you are looking for a quality stay in an excellent property located in a less frequented, tranquil and picturesque part of the Lake District, then I would recommend Ellwood House without any hesitation. We certainly hope to return some day.

A very comfortable well equipped cottage in a beautiful area of Cumbria.

Well equipped cottage with a good sized enclosed garden ideal for our dog and space to park.

Great location, Caldbeck has some nice local walks, pub, shop, watermill cafe (no dogs) and about 30 minutes drive to Keswick. Stuart was super helpful and easy to communicate with. Overall the cottage is a bit tired but with comfortable beds and everything you needed provided it was an ideal place for us.

We had an absolutely brilliant time.

The cottage was, clean, comfortable and a joy to stay in. The furniture (including beds) were great - something a lot of places overlook. A few things to note for dog owners: the garden is very secure and our two large dogs were very safe and happy; the bottom floor of the house is not carpeted so dogs wary of slippery floors might struggle - we’ve had this on previous hols in other places so have a stock of non slip mats I scatter about, and; dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms. This is understandable but should be made clear in the advert as I only knew about it just before we arrived. It wasn’t a problem but could have been for others. The cottage was brilliant overall. Ample parking and a fantastic base for exploring. We could’ve spent another week there and not run out of things to do. Thanks for a brilliant stay - I will definitely be recommending it to others. The owner was so welcoming and that really made a huge difference too.

Excellent and have left positive feedback in visitors book, thanks.

An excellent cottage with everything you need.

Great Garden for the dog and children to play in. Cottage very well maintained and everything provided with a loverly log burner also, plenty of parking also Very well situated only 5 mins away from a loverly little village with a excellent pub the Oddfellows arms plus some little shops and a little farm shop selling breakfast items. Definitely a cottage we would love to return to the next time we are in that area.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet location.

Walks from the door. Very spacious and beds very comfortable. Garden was very safe and secure for our 2 granddaughters and 2 dogs. A good holiday had by all.

Beautiful old character cottage.

Quiet village location, excellent range of facilities and equipment. Plenty of on site parking, and beautiful rear garden to sit out and enjoy. Lovely to listen and watch different birds. Highly recommended to stay and use as a base to explore lots of attractions scattered all around the area.

A very comfortable and spacious cottage with a great garden for the dogs and off road parking.

Good communication with the owners. Would definitely stay again.

A beautiful, cosy cottage with everything you could need.

A lovely 10 min walk to the centre of caldbeck which has a great pub, village shop and a lovely cafe. The cottage was warm and welcoming and the communication from the owners was exceptional. We will definitely be returning.

Had a great couple of weeks at Ellwood.

Only two of us (plus mutt) so plenty of space. We were very impressed with the cleanliness and layout of the cottage. We had a fire going a number of nights and the provided firewood was very welcome but the house itself was comfy - we just like log fires. The owner was in touch as necessary and was very friendly (even though we didn't meet in person!) and was very responsive to all queries. The wifi was great, allowing us to stream Spotify and if necessary stream to the TV. Throws were provided in case of dogs jumping which was very thoughtful. There were loads of walking ideas in pamphlets and books in the cupboards and some interesting books so we didn't get bored. Extra freezer storage was in the 'barn' attached to the house which proved useful. We used the twin-bed-into-one humungous bed which was very comfortable. The owner very kindly offered a cleaning between the two weeks; we declined that as I'd only be scrubbing the day before so they didn't think I was messy, but we gratefully received new bedding and towels. We liked the area immensely. The house is on what seems to be a nexus of walking points so we wandered around the local area, and also popped into Keswick for lovely-but-expensive Boothe's and a great walk around Derwentwater. Due to it being on the northern tip of the Lakes it wasn't full of, well, people like us and day-trippers so it was very peaceful. We can recommend 'The Muddy Duck' kiosk; they sold nice dog treats so our furry friend kept dragging us there. The local pub is pretty good and the one in Hasket Newmarket even better (good beer!) but if you want food there make sure to book as you can't just walk in; dogs are welcome at both pubs. The Windmill Cafe is OK, if you have a dog you must sit outside so it is weather dependent. One of the highlights of course was the milk vending machine. I had sort of expected a cow, a bucket and a coin slot but it is higher tech and provides 1litre pasteurised full-fat milk into a customer-provided bottle at a reasonable price (contactless payment). The weather wasn't with us but we had a great time and will be back at some point!

We throughly enjoyed our stay at Ellwood House, 6 of us stayed there celebrating a 60th & 30th birthday and a 10 Yr wedding anniversary!

We found it really well equipped , with everything you needed, beautifully furnished and well maintained. Very convenient for places to visit, and a lovely village location. Would definitely recommend it and will most definitely return one day. Stuart was very helpful and checked in with us regularly, checking everything was OK.

Really lovely cottage in a very pretty village.

Great enclosed garden for our dogs. Lovely walks on our doorstep. The cottage was a good size, bed was comfy. My only criticism would be the armchairs in the lounge were not very comfortable but overall a great place to stay

Fantastic stay at Ellwood cottage a real home from home.

The village is lovely, great location for exploring the Northern lakes. Small shop in the village but if a larger shop needed supermarkets only 6 miles away. We couldn’t have asked for anything more, Stuart, the owner was great. Very responsive with queries. Can’t wait to book again.

Ellwood House was comfortable and very well equipped and 6 adults enjoyed their week there.

The extra fridge in the garage was particularly useful as the weather was warm. The patio tables and chairs were well used for meals and there was a sturdy barbecue which we used one evening. The smaller twin bedroom was not spacious and would ideally be best as a single. The owner was very helpful and easy to contact when we had a couple of queries. The village of Caldbeck is lovely and the warm weather meant we were able to do some good mountain walks and swims. We ate out at the local pub for a couple of evenings - recommended.

Beautiful house, lovely location.

Had everything we needed, beds were very comfy

Both the house and the village are wonderful.

The dogs loved the garden. Thank you.

Another lovely week at Ellwood House.

Thanks for the starter pack with milk and tea bags etc, always much appreciated.

Superb location.

Wonderful house with all amenities. Very helpful owners. Definitely will return.

Elwood House is well situated and a perfect retreat for a family.

It has lovely traditional features but is also equipped with modern amenities and was spotlessly clean on our arrival. The local pub Oddfeliows Arms, and the Muddy Duck cabin with hot drinks and snacks are really handy if you don’t fancy cooking on your holiday. We felt entirely removed from the stresses of normal life in this wonderful pocket of Cumbria.

A comfortable, cosy and well equipped cottage in a charming village, well situated for the northern mountains and fells, towns and attractions.

The owner was very helpful and easy to contact. The cottage is perfect for walkers as it has a useful utility room/garage for wet gear. The only negative point : the single beds in the small bedroom were a little 'firm' for someone in there 70's, but probably fine for children. We would, happily, stay again !!!

Lovely house, glad we chose to stay here as our base to explore the lakes.

Off road parking was great, lovely big garden for Gracie the lab, everything you needed was available, furnished just how we like a home to be, enjoyed reading the visitors book too. Welcome pack was a nice touch. Loved the quiet village, midtown millhouse, muddy duck cafe & local shop. Not too far to drive to other areas of the lakes and nice and peaceful to return to after a long day out. We would stay again ans recommend to family & friends. Wish we were still there now we are back to traffic noise and all back at work tomorrow xxxxx

We stayed at Ellwood House in Caldbeck, the last week in April.

The property was spacious, cosy with a home from home feel and everything you would need regardless of weather. It is situated in a lovely peaceful location, in a thriving friendly village. The welcome pack was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. We would definitely stay here again.

Loved our stay at Ellwood house, charming property with modern facilities.

The shower is prone to air locks rendering it inoperable.

The owner is aware of this and talked us through the procedure to rectify this.

A great cottage - lots to see in the area and a perfect location.

Great secure garden for the dogs too.

Ellwood House is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location.

It is very comfortably furnished and a fully equipped kitchen provides a real “home-from-home” feeling. The safe & secure garden is ideal for dogs too. Caldbeck Village is lovely (only a 10 minute walk) and has a pub, small shop, two cafes and a few craft/gift shops selling locally produced items. This was our second stay here and we are hoping to return again soon ….. so if anyone is after a relaxing, comfortable vacation in beautiful surroundings then we can definitely recommend Ellwood House.

Fantastic house with everything you could need.

Lovely village with great local pub and village shop. Walks direct from the house

A well presented cottage that is equipped with all you need.

The outside space is a real bonus, not overlooked with great views. The cottage is located a 10 minute walk from the village centre, it is ideally located to explore the northern lakes and the Solway Firth.

It was great to have the opportunity to get away and see relatives and enjoy the countryside.

The cottage was lovely and the facilities perfect for the current situation.

the location is lovely, you do get people walking past the sitting room window, but that’s ok.

cottage has well stocked cupboards so no need to take any utensils along, garden is big and very good for dogs to run round in. bedrooms ample sized with a lot of wardrobe space. the bonus is the log fire really makes a difference when you come back from a long walk and light the fire - it really was blissful. we can’t wait to return. Thankyou.

The cottage was warm, comfortable and had everything you need.

It’s in a great location and we visited Buttermere, Ennerdale, Castlerigg Circle and Derwent Water. One of the best walks though was a local one from Caldbeck to Sebergham through the woods and along the river - it was beautiful. The dogs enjoyed the garden and as it was secure we had piece of mind. We had a lovely stay.

Property set in a lovely village with local pub and shop with wonderful views all around

Lovely house,lovely setting.

Ellwood House is ideally situated just 5 mins from the centre of Caldbeck.Although on a road it's a minor road with little traffic other than the postman and the odd farm vehicle!It is spacious and well equipped.We found it had everything we needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay :) It is also very Dog friendly.The enclosed rear garden is perfect for dogs.We have a very clever Cocker Spaniel who failed to escape so I would say it's pretty secure!Beyond the garden is ample enclosed parking for a couple of cars.We had a LWB VW Van and had no problem turning it around in the parking area.There is also a LARGE garage to secure bikes/canoes or whatever outdoor equipment you may have.On the whole the house pretty much ticks all boxes for an active family holiday! Caldbeck is a nice little Cumbrian village that is not "touristy" like some others in the National Park.It has a very relaxing vibe about it.The local pub is both friendly and serves excellent quality food.Plenty of nice family friendly walking from the village and plenty of maps/guides in the house. We will definitely be back!!

Beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage, we had a lovely Christmas break, would definitely recommend and will hopefully return one day!

Elwood house is warm and comfortable.

It is somewhat dated but as it is let out to families with pets I would not spend a fortune on updating it if it were mine. Main bed is comfortable but could be wider for two average size adults. The single bathroom did not cause us a problem as there was only the two of us but for a family of 6 I could see major problems so a second loo would be nice. The location is a little off the beaten track but is still fine for all of the lakes if you are happy to spend some time driving. Oddfellows Arms in the village is friendly and serves good food at a reasonable price.

From all the cottages we have booked through Sykes since we found your website over 3 years ago .

.... this certainly has to be the best !!! Location was excellent (Caldbeck has everything we needed, friendly pub, lovely tea rooms and a village shop). Cottage was wonderful (very comfortable with lots of space and a superb dog friendly garden). This is a real “home from home” and before we left we had already booked Ellwood House again for next year ..... that says it all !!

Peaceful.

Spectacular scenery.

The cottage is lovely, well decorated and the kitchen is well equipped except for a garlic crusher!

! The garden is spectacular, well maintained and safe for our Labrador to run around in. It is a quiet area just on the outskirts of Caldbeck village. The cottage had lots of helpful information on places to go and where all the great walks are locally. Caldbeck has a pretty good pub which serves reasonable food, a couple of great tea rooms and the shop still has a POST OFFICE yes I know it’s amazing and they sell petrol ! Only down side was that we were not told before booking that we could not leave our dog in the property alone. This made it difficult when we ate out in the evening and we would have liked that information prior to booking although I understand why this is said as some dogs are destructive.

Location really good, meant we were out everyday exploring.

Villiage was lovely, we ate at the pub and went to the tea shop on various occasions. A lovely relaxing time away.

Great location for exploring the Lakes, lovely little village with a good pub and shop all within easy walking distance.

The cottage has everything we needed with the bonus of a large garden for our two dogs. Would definitely book again if staying in the northern Lakes.

A very enjoyable holiday in a lovely cottage.

The cottage itself was very well equipped with many modern appliances and was very comfortable. Also the communication from the owner was spot on. Many thanks

Great location, lovely village and comfortable cottage.

Great walks from the doorstep. Very dog friendly

The main issue we had was actually before the holiday.

I had a conversation with one of the company representatives regarding travel insurance. I would like to state that it was my mistake selecting travel insurance when initially booking our holiday. But I was sure I did not ask for insurance, due to the fact we already have annual insurance. Because of personal reasons, I did not check the holiday confirmation which included the travel insurance. As soon as I realised the mistake, I contacted Lakes Cottage Holidays and the representative was adamant there was nothing she could do. I was not happy with the situation, but it seemed we were stuck with the travel insurance. I even asked if there was anything she could do as a gesture of good will, but she was polite and firm when stating the company response was final and if I was unhappy the only course of action was the FCA. The insurance situation could have been sorted amicably, but Lakes Cottage Holidays stuck firmly to their terms and conditions. The insurance premium was forty pounds. This is a small amount of money compared with the total holiday cost of around £800. We will not use this lettings agent in the future and any recommendation is out of the question.

Your literature stated that towels were not supplied, in bold letters!

I packed an extra bag full of towels and tea towels, only to find towels on each bed and tea towels in kitchen. A bit annoying so could you please change your details.