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  • 4 bedrooms

  • 3 bathrooms

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With jaw-dropping views over Lake Ullswater and a private shoreline and jetty, it's clear what caught our eye about this 1900s gatehouse. There's an alfresco terrace to soak in the lakeside views with barbecues. But should the weather turn, the vistas are just as impressive curled up beside the wood-burning stoves indoors, and the games room will keep little ones busy. Set in the sleepy hamlet of Watermillock, besides two traditional pubs and a watersports centre, little else is within walking distance. However, the village of Pooley Bridge, with a cluster of shops and restaurants, is just a 3-mile drive.


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What to expect


Highlights

Don your hiking boots to explore the Lake District National Park, just a short drive

Don your hiking boots to explore the Lake District National Park, just a short drive

Wake up to views of the lake and surrounding fells from the bedrooms

Wake up to views of the lake and surrounding fells from the bedrooms

While away the day fishing and swimming off the lodge's private jetty

While away the day fishing and swimming off the lodge's private jetty

Curl up beside the fire with tea and cake on winter days

Curl up beside the fire with tea and cake on winter days

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Home truths

    There is private parking available for up to five cars and a hard standing for boats.

    While the property has five bedrooms, the maximum occupancy is eight adults, as one of the bedrooms is only suitable for a child. Some of the bedrooms have zip and link beds which can be made into singles on request.

    Two travel cots and a high chair are available for little ones on request.

    There are stairs within this home which may be unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility.

    Though the private lake shore and jetty are fenced off, children will need to be supervised at all times.

About this stay


Amenities

Outdoor seating

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Parking available

Washing machine

Dryer

Bedrooms & bathrooms

4 bedrooms, 4 beds

3 bathrooms

Local guide


About The Lake District

Poets and novelists have often escaped to the Lake District for a spot of inspiration. Famously, Wordsworth pondered about daffodils and clouds during his time here. The undulating hills are tracked with drystone walls while sheep graze, and farmsteads enjoy untouched beauty for miles around. England’s biggest lake, Windermere, cuts through a valley, sleek as glass and hosts a litany of cosy-pub-filled towns and water sports venues along its shores....

Get around

Train station

Alston

56 min

Train station

Lintley Halt (entrance)

1 hr 59 min

Train station

Lintley

2 hr 0 min

Bus stop

Ghyll Burn Cottage

36 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 10:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    60

    days

    Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.

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This home is managed by Simon

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Simon and his team use their exceptional local knowledge to provide the best rural holiday homes. With you through every step of your holiday, they're always on hand to offer support. They'll take care of the details, so you can focus on creating lifelong memories.

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