Mell Fell Cottage

About this property

A charming, spacious, terraced Lake District cottage on the edge of Penruddock, a pretty village four miles from beautiful Ullswater. This traditional little Penruddock cottage provides good-quality accommodation, with a cosy sitting room with woodburning stove, a spacious kitchen diner, attractive bedroom and bathroom. An ideal romantic retreat, this Penruddock cottage offers wonderful views of the Northern Fells including Mell Fell, Blencathra and Carrock. The lovely cottage garden is just made for relaxing, or why not head out onto the many footpaths throughout the area or visit the nearby 18th century Herdwick Inn with its selection of real ales and renowned restaurant? Penrith is 6 miles away and Keswick just 11 miles, both with many amenities. A lovely Penruddock cottage, in a village which is ideally-placed for exploring the Lakes and surrounding areas. Fell walking, pony trekking, cycling on the famous coast to coast highway and golf at the nearby Keswick Golf Club are all on offer nearby. Enjoy country living at its finest in this beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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 composedof 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

One family bedroom with 1 x double and 1 x single.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Electric heating with woodburning stove in sitting room.

Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, books/games/DVDs.

All fuel and power included in rent.

Fuel for woodburning stove provided on honesty box basis.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot available.

Off road parking for one car.

Open garden with patio and garden furniture.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shops and pubs 1 mile.