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Bank House

Ullswater, Lake District

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Traditional family home in the heart of rural Cumbria
  • Lovingly presented with a lounge, sitting room and sunny garden room
  • Boasting a private garden with far-reaching views of the delightful surroundings
Overview
Property code: SZ054

Get back to nature with a stay in this remarkable holiday home, decorated throughout with traditional interiors and stunning views of the surrounding fells.

Just a couple of miles north of Ullswater, this traditional property makes a fantastic holiday retreat for eight guests. Set in the idyllic Matterdale region in the north-eastern corner of the Lake District, this tranquil cottage offers picturesque views and is a fantastic base for eager walkers, cyclists and nature lovers exploring this spellbinding area. Stepping inside this tastefully furnished and beautifully decorated property, you will find a lovely range of features including exposed beams, a welcoming wood burner, an impressive four-poster bed and a fresh, relaxing light-filled garden room. One of three properties onsite, this secluded hideaway provides a lovely getaway for larger families marking a special occasion and for groups of friends discovering the stunning surroundings.

Surrounded by mature gardens, with climbing plants clinging to the front facade, this light, spacious and welcoming cottage features a charming porch perfect for leaving muddy boots before you head through to the delightful dining room. This breezy and relaxing room is great for everyone to gather to enjoy a fantastic family meal or mark a special occasion. Exploring the ground floor further, there are two fresh and inviting lounges to unwind in: the first with a wood burner and an array of books to browse, while the second is ideal for settling back to watch a favourite movie. There’s also a pretty, light-filled garden room with lovely views, as well as a sociable and traditional, country-style kitchen with exposed beams, a handy breakfast table and a wide range of useful equipment. Heading upstairs, the first floor offers four refreshing bedrooms all decorated in soft soothing tones: three doubles, including one with a fantastic four-poster bed, plus a bunk bedroom which has an additional single bed. Heading outside, the extensive mature garden has several lovely seating areas, a swing and some hidden nooks and crannies tucked away behind hedges and through archways.

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  • 4 bedrooms – 3 doubles (one of which has a four poster bed), 1 bunk bed room with additional single bed
  • 4 bathrooms – 4 en-suites with WC and shower, separate WC on the ground floor
  • AGA, electric oven, hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher
  • Utility room with freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 wood burners
  • TV/DVD
  • Wi-Fi included (speed can be variable - not suitable for downloading or streaming)
  • Enclosed garden with furniture and swing set
  • Mobile reception limited
  • Parking for 2 cars outside property, further shared parking nearby subject to availability
  • Complex of properties
  • Pub 1.5 miles, Shop 5 miles
  • Sleeps 8 + 1
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The cottage is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful valleys, quaint villages and glorious woodlands of the northern part of the Lake District, with the bustling towns of Penrith (10 miles) and Keswick (11.5 miles) offering plenty of great shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Nearby there’s a variety of attractions to visit including Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum, Derwent Pencil Museum, Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Theatre by the Lake, Whinlatter Forest Park, the Puzzling Place and Mirehouse and Gardens which are all to the west, and Lowther Castle and Gardens and Dalemain Mansion to the east (all within 16 miles). Aira Force Waterfall and the spectacular lake of Ullswater are immediately to the south (2.5 miles) or you can head further into this magnificent national park to explore Thirlmere, Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater (all within 13 miles).

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This property is personally managed by Tessa.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Vivian 9th February 2024

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Warm, comfortable property for three-generation stay. Plenty of space, great for hide and seek and you cant beat an Aga.

Reviewed by Martin 27th October 2023

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A comfortable, warm base for our Lakeland holiday. Wonderful views.

Reviewed by Karen 25th August 2023

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Lovely traditional farmhouse. It states bring your own towels however towels are provided so only a bath towel is required. Stunning views and we fell in love with the Lake District. Lots of room to spread around in.

Reviewed by Tom 18th August 2023

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Great location with lovely view. Very well-equipped kitchen, and lovely to have the Aga on! A few niggles: showers were lukewarm for the most part, and we had to download a manual to get the oven up and running, as it had been left off. And the owners should make it clear that there is another holiday property sharing the same building (we found ouRead moret when we heard footsteps on stairs one evening!) which seems to share internal doors. Fortunately they were locked! Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 26th May 2023

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Very much enjoyed our stay in this property. Good sized bedrooms and living space. Peaceful and beautiful location with lovely views and a nice garden. Approx 20 mins drive from Glenridding and Keswick.

Reviewed by Leigh 19th May 2023

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Fantastic location - well equipped, comfortable, clean, spacious property. Would love to read some history on the building! Happy to book again.

Reviewed by Rosalie 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Mary 28th April 2023

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Reviewed by Jon 14th April 2023

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Beautiful setting, plenty of room in this rambling old farmhouse. The garden is mature and full of wildlife, the house is well equipped, cosy and warm. We loved it, and would certainly come again, thank you.

Reviewed by Mirelle 24th March 2023

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Reviewed by Sean 13th January 2023

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The property is located at the end of a steep and narrow road. Due to the cold weather and ground frost the road was not drivable. There is alternative parking at the bottom of the hill (approx 200 metres).

Reviewed by Cecily 21st October 2022

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Overall we had a very comfortable and good stay. We liked the downstairs rooms - the main sitting room and sunroom were lovely places to sit and read and play games, although the leak in the sunroom roof put a stop to sitting in there when it was raining! The location is great, so peaceful, with really lovely views and walks from the door. The showRead moreers were not good, very low pressures and unreliable temperatures. The beds were all very uncomfortable, new mattresses and bedding desperately needed Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 2nd September 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 26th August 2022

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Not clean at all . In fact it was very dirty and uncomfortable. Felt let down a bit given I had a young family. Needs updating. We stayed out mainly due to the cleanliness. Location is fab for walkers etc but not for young familys.

Reviewed by Amy 19th August 2022

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The cottage is in a fantastic location for exploring the Lake District and is big enough for the whole family to have their own space and en-suite too. The garden is beautiful and the views of the nearby fells is fantastic from every window. We managed to spot one red squirrel but it was mostly a wide array of garden birds - too many to name - thatRead more we enjoyed watching from the conservatory. The Aga was a welcome addition too, and we managed to squeeze 3 cars out the front. Fantastic holiday! Hide

Reviewed by Mike 27th May 2022

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Reviewed by Debbie 6th May 2022

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This property is full of character and original features. Plenty of space for the 5 of us and 4 en-suites a real bonus. The views are amazing both inside and from the garden. We loved watching the visiting birds and red squirrel and sheep in the lower field. Log burner used every evening. Set amongst a handful of cottages up a steep lane, you reallRead morey appreciate the rural location. Nearest shop 10 minutes in Glenridding or Keswick 20 minutes away. Bank House Farm is a truly amazing place to stay. Hide

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