Low Longthwaite Farm
ID: S281608
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets 2
About this property
Low Longthwaite Farm is located in an enviable position, elevated above spectacular Ullswater.
A large 16th century farmhouse with lake views from almost every room, the residence makes the perfect Lake District retreat for groups of friends and family gatherings.
Step through the front door into a bright and relaxing lounge with cosy wood burning stove and a pretty window seat. Prepare meals in the well equipped farmhouse kitchen and dine together around a spacious oak table in the dining area. A special feature of Low Longthwaite Farm is the cosy snug with sumptuous sofas for relaxing evenings. The ground floor also contains a shower room and utility room. Upstairs there are four beautiful bedrooms; two king size bedrooms with lake views and two twin bedrooms. The first floor contains a superb family bathroom and there is an additional en-suite shower room attached to one of the king size bedrooms.
Enjoy sunny summer evenings in an enclosed garden with views of the lake. Private parking is provided for four cars, making this the perfect retreat for groups of friends. The farm is located in a peaceful rural location for a truly relaxing getaway.
Pooley Bridge is a short drive away at the northern tip of Ullswater with great cafes, pubs and shops to browse. At the southern tip of the lake you’ll find the beautiful village of Glenridding, which is popular with walkers looking to climb the iconic Helvellyn.
An outstanding traditional farmhouse that’s perfect for large celebrations in the heart of the Lake District.
The elevated scattered village of Watermillock runs parallel to the main road alongside Ullswater Lake and is mainly a farming community. Just 2.5 miles away is Pooley Bridge with its array of amenities which sits on the northern shore of the lake in the Lake District National Park. The name Pooley originated due to the forming of a large pool, which was left by the fast flowing River Eamont. Pooley Bridge has many traditional inns and tempting tea rooms, plus the Ullswater Steamers depart from the village, from where a tranquil cruise down the lake to the villages of Glenridding and Howtown can be enjoyed. Glenridding (meaning glen overgrown with bracken) is a small tourist village with a range of local shops, cafes and restaurants. There are numerous walks with breathtaking views nearby, plus a short walk up to Dunmallard Hill reveals fascinating Iron-Age remains, whilst the towns of Penrith and Keswick are within driving distance. Watermillock is an ideal base for a cottage holiday stay in the stunning Lake District.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size double, 2 x first floor twin.
First floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove and TV.
Dining room
Woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Private parking for 4 cars.
Garden with picnic table.
Two well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking
Nearby points of interest
- Coalhouse Fort
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
Reviews (24)
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Nicola
Thankyou. Perfect for 2 little dogs.
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Zoe
The cottage was easy to find and plenty of parking for our 3 cars. On arrival the cottage was lovely and warm and welcoming on a cold dark day. We were pleased to find a box of biscuits and a bottle of milk and some teabags. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we might possibly have needed. I cant think of anything it didn't have! There were enough tea towels, bin bags and dishwasher products to last the week. The fridge freezer was a generous size and accommodated Christmas food for 8 easily. Equally, the oven is a great size and had no problems cooking up a feast of a christmas dinner. The rooms were all really generous in size, yet still felt really cosy. The pictures do not do them justice. This is a typical rustic farmhouse with low doorframes, so some ducking was required for our taller family members! The window seats were the best spot to sit and take in the spectacular views over Ullswater. We all found the beds to be really comfortable and everyone seemed to sleep well. Even the dog wad really settled from day one. The snug was a great extra living space and there were plenty of games, puzzles, books and dvds for entertainment. The cottage is in a superb location. Lots of local walks for the dog to explore. We took a trip into Pooley Bridge once or twice to stock up on milk and essentials. The surrounding areas are lovely to explore. On Boxing day we booked a return trip on the Ullswater Steamers down to Glenridding and back to Pooley Bridge. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again. A welcome booklet with some basic information might have been useful. It took us a while to find the bin, for reference, it's by the entrance of the driveway!
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Rebecca
There are signs up around the cottage to warn you not to put anything down sinks or toilets, which we hadn't. The toilet didn't drain away, so we had 1 bathroom with a toilet full of human waste from previous guests. I spike to Sykes and they said they'd request someone come out but no one came. This ruined our weekend, the smell was too much for us to use the room and we had to relocate the children to another room. The person at Sykes was really nice but no one came out, I wouldn't recommend this property or Sykes because of the risk of this happening to someone else