Guests say
2 Mellfell View is a well-received cottage in Penrith, praised for its comfortable amenities, stunning views, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy woodburner, and the garden, ideal for relaxing evenings. While some minor maintenance issues and cleaning oversights are mentioned, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The cottage generally meets expectations for cleanliness, but there are several mentions of specific issues such as mustiness, leftover food, and personal items from previous guests. These instances suggest room for improvement, although they seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, proximity to the A66, and easy access to the northern lakes and fells. The scenic views and central position for exploring The Lakes contribute to its high rating.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the cosy woodburner and well-proportioned rooms. However, some guests noted issues with sofa comfort and a noisy toilet, slightly detracting from the overall comfort experience.
The cottage is appreciated for its well-equipped kitchen and garden facilities. Criticisms include maintenance issues such as a leaky roof, problematic heating, and some kitchen appliances not functioning optimally. These points suggest that while the facilities are generally good, there is a need for attention to detail and repairs.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null.
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 ('owners politely ask guests to keep pets on the ground floor).
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
- Coalhouse Fort
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Lodore Falls
Reviews (37)
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Louisa
the heating hadnât been turned on for our arrival (mid October) so we were very cold on the first evening. My main gripe though is around the dog friendliness. We travel with 2 small, well behaved, hypoallergenic dogs. If youâre going to limit them to being downstairs in the property you need to say so in the listing. We did manage to get them settled eventually but itâs very frustrating when weâre being charged extra for bringing dogs to have extra terms added after booking.
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Andrew
The bed was comfortable and facilities were very good. The dog was made to feel welcome and it was lovely and warm even when cold outside. And good walks from the door.
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Paul
House has everything you need for a comfortable stay.