About this property
Pooley Bridge in the Lake District is home to this delightful cottage.
Whether you're seeking a family getaway or with friends looking to
explore, Margaret House provides the perfect starting point for your
holiday. This modern house is situated within the Pooley Bridge village and just a short walk will take you to the outstanding UIlswater Lake. With parking for four cars and an enclosed courtyard for relaxing, this
property suits both families and friends on retreats. The ground floor has a sitting room that caters for all needs with a Smart TV and free WiFi. In the evening, you can prepare dinner in the fully equipped kitchen. The first floor features four bedrooms, which sleep up to eight people. Those sleeping in the master and double bedrooms are treated to their own en-suite shower room. The rear of the house features its own outside seating area on a patio, allowing you a soothing and relaxing end to each day after seeing the sights. A short walk takes you into the village of Pooley Bridge, where you will find a mini market and tea rooms, as well as welcoming pubs, quirky shops and restaurants. If youre looking to explore the region, why not take the boat from Pooley Bridge to Howtown and have a look around? If you enjoy history, you can visit the Church of St Pauls and the 16th century bridge that crosses the River Eamont. The cottage is also near Ullswater, if you're looking for more activity and adventure. An outstanding home away from home, Margaret House places you in the heart of some of the most spectacular English countryside.
Pooley Bridge is a traditional village with inn, cafe and shops. The surrounding area is home to numerous quaint Lakeland villages scattered along the shores of Lake Ullswater and Aira Force is a dramatic waterfall cascading into the lake below. Sharrow Bay Hotel is only a short drive away for the ultimate in dining and is renowned the world over or a trip over Kirkstone Pass brings you into Ambleside.
Accommodation
Over two floors: 1 x master bedroom (double) featuring its own washroom with shower; 1 x twin bedroom; 1 x bedroom (king size) featuring its own washroom with shower and 1 x bedroom with bunk beds for adults.
Bathroom has a bath and shower cubicle.
Ground floor WC.
Cloakroom.
Sitting room with Smart TV.
Utility room.
Kitchen with dining room.
Electric double oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.
Oil fired heating with woodburning stove (Logs not provided).Smart TVwith Freeview, DVD player.
Wi-Fi.
Oil, electric and bed linen included.
Towels are not provided.
Travel Cot/highchair available.
Parking off road with room for 4 cars.
Outside seating area on the patio.
No smoking or pets.
Pub and shop 10 minutes' walk, Ullswater Lake 15 mins walk.
Note: Max 8 adults.
Nearby points of interest
- Coalhouse Fort
- Appleby Castle
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
- High Cup Nick
- Rutter Force
Reviews (37)
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Susan
It was comfortable, very well equipped, spacious and welcoming - also thank you to the owners for a first class welcome pack. We had an issue with the wifi passcode but that was sorted out in no time by the very helpful Sykes team - whoâd have thought a lowercase letter could cause pandemonium haha! Just a couple of things to note - remember that no towels are provided - we ended up buying beach towels from the local shop! Also if youâre there in winter take some wood for the fire - warms up the whole cottage very nicely. All in all we had a fantastic weekend and would love to return.
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Natalie
However it was cold during the day and evening and only really got warm at around 7 or 8pm and there was no way to control the heating (it all being done remotely by the owners). This is quite frustrating, especially when spending £400 per night. In addition to that no wood is supplied for the wood burner (this is stated in the advert but I hadn't thought it would be an issue until we realised that we couldn't control the heating). For the record none of us are particularly cold people and don't like a hot house but it defintely needed to be warmer during the day. We noted a few comments in the guest book to the same effect and this made it all the more frustrating. Otherwise it really is a lovely property so this did let it down a bit.
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Julie
The cottage was exceptionally clean and airy. Very well equipped. Bedding very clean. This was by far the best cottage we have stayed within Lake District. We had chosen the cottage for location, so we could walk to the lake, doorstep walks and amenities within walking distance. We thoroughly enjoyed the location and the cottage and hope to book it again soon.