Mell View Cottage | Holiday Rental in Pooley Bridge, Cumbria

Holiday home
Mell View is a charming single-storey cottage overlooking Great Mell Fell near Lake Ullswater. The cottage is fully heated and sleeps four to six people and has one double bedroom, a twin room and a family bathroom. The cottage has a fitted kitchen and sitting room with a wood burning stove. A cottage-style garden with patio and garden furniture provides a place to relax and offers excellent views of the countryside. With private parking for two cars and only two miles from the beautiful Lake Ullswater, Mell View is the perfect choice for a cosy family holiday offering plenty of outdoor activities.

Accomodation Details
One level, ground floor cottage with two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and 1 x sofa bed, Garden with patio and furniture.

Area
Situated in a rural location one mile from Matterdale, on the coast to coast cycle route, located mid way between Keswick and Penrith, 2 miles north of Lake Ullswater. For those who enjoy an active lifestyle there are Little Mell Fell, Great Mell Fell and Gowbarrow Fell circumscribing the village and numerous watersports are available from nearby Lake Ullswater. Matterdale is in an area of outstanding beauty with magnificent fell views, there is a bar and village shop and the villages of Dockray and Dacre are both within a 5 minute drive with village pubs serving excellent bar meals.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Electric underfloor heating, plus a wood burning stove. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Colour plasma TV with Freeview, DVD player. Wi-fi, Electricity inc. in rent. All bed linen and towels provided. Private parking available for 2 cars. A large cottage-style garden with patio and furniture. Sorry, no smoking and no pets. Shop and pub in Matterdale village, 1 mile. Note: Mell View is not suitable for guests with animal allergies. This property is not suitable for EV charging.

Mrs Smith

April 2019

We had an issue with the post code which would have led our sat have to Matterdale End about 1 mile away I wonder if there had been a confusion with another of your properties which is there.. Fortunately the written instructions given were mostly accurate although they should state "the property is opposite Nab End farm" and is only 1/4 mile up the lane. We overshot on narrow lanes which is not ideal after a long journey. Once we had found the cottage it was amazing, so comfortable and in an ideal quiet, secluded situation for walkers and nature lovers with walks and wildlife on the doorstep.

Mr Broughton

March 2019

The house was cold on arrival.. The air source heating was not controllable, although there is a wood burner and a small fan heater. We would rate this cottage 10/10, but for the heating. The listing didn't give exact location.

Mr Brodie

September 2018

This fantastic cottage is well equipped, in a peaceful location from which we saw rabbits, falcons, buzzards, wild ponies and red squirrels.. It made a great base to explore the NE Lakes and we would definitely consider returning.

Mrs Anniss

June 2018

Great cottage in lovely surroundings.. Only one disappointment:- there is an unexpected Wi-Fi router but broadband connection was down. We reported to owners but it was not fixed before we left.

Marena S

May 2017

On arrival we saw a lovely cottage, sun shining,cows mooing sheep grazing, wow we all four said,then we walked in to a smell that knocked us all outside to let us get our breath. We had to get a very disgruntled cleaner to come and clean the fridge/ freezer out, as it had milk gone off and fish fingers that looked like they could walk on there own.We were informed by said cleaner" the property was cleaned a week ago then changed to 2 weeks ago" and yes it is destructing but i can all ways leave if you moan to much!The nearest shop/ pub are more than 4 miles away so get some food before you get to the cottage. Other than this its well worth a visit. Not suitable for anyone with a disability.

Wardy007

June 2016

Really wanted to give this cottage 5 stars as it was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean (I am very fussy about hygiene). It almost made it. What let it down were very simple things. No patio furniture which should have been a no brainer as there was a decking area with incredible views to take in whilst soaking up the summer sun. Also the garden needed a bit if a tidy. There were plenty of mirrors to do my make up and hair but sadly no plug sockets near them to dry my hair. Had to remove one mirror and place it on the church pew and use the lamp socket. The log burner got blocked and smoked us out on the first night, called the caretaker, left message but he never got back to us the whole week we were there. My husband cleaned it all out and tried again but it was no different. Gave up as the cottage just smelt of smoke and stung our eyes, even with with doors and windows opened. Please don't let this put you off though. The cottage is gorgeous and it's in a lovely quiet place with easy driving access to most popular areas.

paul_n52

September 2015

The cottage is located in a very quiet, rural part of the Northern Lake District. It is simply furnished but very smart, clean, tidy & comfortable. All rooms are on the ground floor - we particularly liked the open-plan kitchen, dining area and lounge with wood-burning stove. There is a pleasant garden to the rear with decent views of the nearby fells. Plenty of pubs within a 10 minute drive for reasonable evening meals and also food shops etc in Keswick and Penrith about 20 minutes away. The adjacent cottage is being renovated so there was some building work going on during the day but this did not detract from our stay in any way. Overall, excellent value for money as this is by no means an expensive property for the Lakes.

Lois_E945

February 2015

Our three night stay at Mell View Cottage did not disappoint, we didn't want to leave! The cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished to a very high quality - the photos really don't do it justice. The kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed for preparing a few meals, although we went out for dinner too. The shower is AMAZING! :) The bed was very comfortable and all linen/towels provided. We enjoyed the log fire in the evenings. The views from the cottage (bathroom included!) are stunning. There is a large and lovely garden with a deck area which would be great in warmer weather. It's a great base to explore the local area, very peaceful setting but only a short drive from the A66 so easy to get to places if you want to visit other parts of the Lakes. We would love to come back for a longer stay one day.

Guest

August 2013

Had a fabulous week helped by perfect weather. Mell View Cottage is a lovely little place with all mod cons. [Unless you need broad band-type technology.]Just outside the main drag of the Lake District which means peace and quiet. Ample parking. Great for young family, I guess - we were two parents and one grown son. Happy to recommend this cottage. Admin went like clockwork.

January 2013

We had an amazing stay at Mell View cottage in Matterdale. The cottage is just gorgeous, clean, tidy, well equipped, warm and cosy. It is set in a beautiful location and close to all amenities. Would definatly recommend and stay again. Many thanks!!

April 2012

Lovely cottage. Beautifully clean. Good info except we arrived with no bedding for sofa bed, missed that bit of info. Was no problem though. Super location. Enjoyed visit

One of the best cottages we've stayed in. Very clean, well-presented and equipped, warm (underfloor heating and a wood-burner!)and comfortable. The only things missing were oven gloves and a tea-cosy! Cottage is very light with windows back and front, and there are lovely views even from the bathroom! The red squirrels who visited the garden were a special treat! Ideally situated, only 15-20 mins from shops at Penrith/Keswick, yet still only an hour or so to the wilds of Ennerdale, Eskdale, and Wasdale. There are lovely walks on the doorstep, if you don't feel like driving. Definitely one to re-visit!

November 2011

This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this cottage,it is not too far from Keswick,yet is set in a wonderful quiet location,it has excellent facilities throughout,my only criticisms would be the small freezer box in the refrigerator,OK if you are eating out all the time and the complicated heating system controls.The decking outside overlooking Great Mell Fell is excellent on a fine sunny evening for watching the sun go down with a large gin & tonic.

Enjoyed our stay. The heating was set a little high for us!Only thing it lacked was a shaver/toothbrush recharger point.We would definitely stay here again if in the area.

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Mell View Cottage in Pooley Bridge, Cumbria