Guests say
Fellside Cottage is consistently praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location for exploring the North Lakes. Guests appreciate the well-appointed kitchen, spacious bathroom, and cosy log burner. The welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by thoughtful touches from the owner, contributes to the property's charm. The cottage's setting offers tranquillity, beautiful views, and direct access to walking paths, making it a highly recommended retreat.
Reviewers frequently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and very clean, indicating a high standard maintained by the owners.
The location is highly praised for its quiet setting with easy access to walking routes and proximity to Cockermouth and Keswick, making it ideal for exploring the North Lakes.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, highlighting the cosy log burner, comfortable furnishings, and a tranquil environment conducive to relaxation.
Facilities are well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom, and overall maintenance. However, one guest had difficulty with the shower, which slightly impacts the score.
The owner's thoughtfulness is noted through welcome baskets and other gestures. While these are appreciated, it is politely noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Keswick 9.4 miles. Fellside Cottage is a charming, semi-detached cottage settled in Wythop Mill, Embleton in the Lake District National Park between Keswick and Cockermouth, Cumbria. Ideal for romantic holidays in the Lake District, this cottage provides off-road parking, beautiful country views, and a woodburning stove to set the scene on your next relaxing getaway. The ground floor has a well-equipped kitchen where you can prepare hearty suppers after the day's adventures, with seating for two in the dining room or out on your front patio with bistro-style seating overlooking the hills. Back inside, the sitting room has sumptuous seating to sink into and watch TV, whilst the woodburning stove gently warms the room. As night falls, head upstairs to the welcoming double bedroom, complete with bedside lamps, contemporary storage, TV and country views, along with a bathroom to freshen up in the walk-in shower or relax in the double ended bath. There is a direct access on foot from the cottage to the delightful Sale Fell and Ling Fell from where you can admire the views over Bassenthwaite Lake and towards Skiddaw, the fourth highest mountain in England after the Sca Fells and Helvellyn. The property is also on the Coast to Coast Cycle route. A short journey west brings you to the market town of Cockermouth where Veeva coffee shop, Aspava Restaurant, The Bitter End pub, and Shills of Cockermouth are just some of the superb eateries on offer, alongside convenience stores and supermarkets. There's plenty to see in the town, including Castlegate House Gallery showcasing local artists and tours of the National Trust's Wordsworth House and Garden. Travel east and you are soon in the market town of Keswick, where Derwent Pencil Museum, walks to Castlerigg Stone Circle, and the Theatre By The Lake all await, whilst Derwentwater offers a range of walks, boat cruises, and watersports. For outdoor adventures, head to Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve for fishing or Derwentwater Marina for sailing, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding, while the surroundings include scenic walks at Mirehouse & Gardens and Dodd Wood. For a unique setting, dine on a train at Bassenthwaite Lake Station or watch whisky being made at The Lake District Distillery, followed by a pamper at the Armathwaite Hall Spa, a trip to the Lake District Wildlife Park or a round of golf at Cockermouth Golf Club, all within 4 miles of the cottage. Further afield more challenging hikes await with Skiddaw, Scafell Pike, and Helvellyn all reachable by car, although if you prefer to leave the car behind and not bother with the hassle of parking, there is a bus stop 0.7 miles from the cottage which will let you explore the Lake District by bus. Fellside Cottage is a superb base for an unforgettable holiday in the Lake District.
Keswick is the North Lake District's holiday centre and has enough to offer year-round. The town has shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as miniature golf, excellent parks, the Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and great mountain biking opportunities. The beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Newlands Valley and Bassenthwaite Lake are both near Braithwaite and Buttermere. There's something for everyone, from scenic strolls to difficult hikes up Skiddaw or Catbells. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, Jennings Brewery, and Mirehouse, a stately house and gardens on Bassenthwaite Lake, or cruise Derwentwater. This Lakeland destination has kid-friendly attractions, beautiful parks, and the Lake District Wildlife Park.
Accommodation
One double bedroom.
Bathroom with double ended bath, walk-in shower, double basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Front patio with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4.2 miles, pub 0.6 miles.
Note: Phone signal intermittent.
Note: No children, babes in arms only.
Note: Next to owner's home.
Note: Two steps up to kitchen and steps/low doorway to bathroom, please take care.
Note: Bookings are Friday to Friday, Friday to Monday and Monday to Friday only.
Please call the office if you would like to book from 26 December 2023 for 3 nights.
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Scale Force waterfall
- Buttermere Lake
- Lodore Falls
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (27)
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Roger
However, the cottage is well located for visiting many interesting places. It was clean and generally well-equipped. The stairs are very steep - a disadvantage for the elderly or not so sure-footed.The only other issue - very minor - was the shortage of coat hangers! We enjoyed our very short stay and were sorry to leave.
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Anne-marie
Super friendly host and cottage had everything we needed. Lovely location and views. Will definitely be back!
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Patricia
It had everything we needed and we will definitely return. Jane the owner was very friendly and helpful. There are walks from the door, a pub up the road and Keswick and Cockermouth in easy reach. We would highly recommend.