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There are a number of essential elements that go into making the ideal holiday home, the right location and surrounds, the vernacular architecture, stylish and comfortable interior design, along with gardens in which to relax and good local amenities. Combined you have the perfect holiday retreat, and for me Crag Close ticks all of these boxes.

Built around 1850, Crag Close lies in the village of Glenridding, set in the lee of Helvellyn, where the houses, shops and inns sit either side of the lake road, running a few hundred yards from Ullswater's shores. The village is a popular base for visitors, offering easy access to some of our best walks, along with plenty of good pubs, cafes and shops.

At St Patrick's Pier you can hire rowing boats, small motor boats and arrange for fishing licences. The Ullswater Steamers, which run all year round, dock at Glenridding pier, close to St Patrick's, where you can board for a fantastic journey up the lake, a passage which snakes its way beneath some of the finest mountain and fell. 

One of the best walks in the National Park is the trail that runs along the eastern shores of the lake. Explored from the southern end of the lake, dominated by Place Fell, St Sunday Cragg, Fairfield and Helvellyn, you take the path from Glenridding over to the east side of the water. The route takes you all the way to Sandwick and onto Howtown. You will be able to ramble all day with a magnificent view always in sight. For the return journey, board the steamboat from Howtown back to Glenridding, perfect, a whole day out, no car, but do check boat times and last sailing.

For those that like getting up high, there are some of the best mountains and fells on your doorstep, the most famous being Helvellyn and the precipitous Striding Edge. A more gentle walk is Aira Force, probably the most famous of the Lake District waterfalls. The main force falls some 70ft below a stone footbridge - so don't forget your camera.

Travel a little wider afield and you have Pooley Bridge at the northern head of the lake. A little further still brings you to Keswick, the north lakes main town set on the shores of Derwentwater. Here you have plenty of shops, cafes, pubs and supermarkets, along with visitor attractions such as market days and the famous Derwent pencil factory. 

All in all you need travel little to see and experience the true flavour of the lake district, and why it is so special and popular as a holiday destination.

 

Crag Close

The excitement begins as you near your journeys end. Approach from the south and you skip by Lake Windermere, turning off onto the Kirkstone Pass, a 14 mile fell road that twists and rises up into high fell before descending down to Ullswater and Glenridding at the southern foot of the lake. From the north you join the lake road and journey down to the southern basin, catching views of both the water and the mountains that are to be the backdrop for your holiday. Once at the village, turn off the road, up the drive, park and let the holiday begin.

The first thing that will strike you is the architecture. The beautifully laid stone that forms the main structure, sweeps of slate roof on which sit tall chimney pots, windows with little panes of glass, many with the original thin slivers installed when the house was first built where the whole forms a perfect example of a fine Lake District house.

You enter from the side door into a small hall off which is a shower room with WC, then into the laundry and boot room. From here you step into the large kitchen dining area. Huge beams, timber units, a AGA cooker and and a long pine table combine to make this the perfect space for cooking and dining. French doors open onto the paved lower courtyard of the garden, where you can spill out on a sunny day to simply relax or dine alfresco.

From the dining space you enter the first sitting room. A comfortable sofa and two arm chairs are drawn around a roaring log burning fire. The panelled windows reveals are deep allowing sunlight to filter into the room. The overall decor is gentle and muted, perfect as a space to tuck up with a good read. 

In the centre of the house is the main hall and stairs off which lies the second sitting room, equally well furnished with plump sofa and chairs, another log burning stove and a wide screen TV to take in the latest block buster.

The stairs wind up to the landing and passageways. Here you have two double king size bedrooms, both delightfully furnished and comfortable. There is a further twin bedded room and finally the bunk bedroom. Also on this floor there are two bathrooms, one has a bath with overhead shower, basin and WC, the other a bath with a hand held shower, basin and WC.

Out side the grounds are beautiful. From the kitchen - dining room you step out onto the lower terrace, paved with huge stone flags, softened with bushes and shrubs, and furnished with a large table and garden chairs along with a good barbecue and chimenea. Rising up and around the courtyard are steep terraces of rock and grass, where from the top level you have a perfect view of the lake.

I really love this house, where it offers everything for the perfect lakeland holiday. Foremost the style and level of comfort make it a place to holiday at, a place to simply relax. For entertainment there is good audio and TV, along with a host of board games and a good selection of books. Come summer the gardens extend the space, where glimpses of the lake add to the pleasure. As a base it has everything you need at hand, from shopping to dining, walking and activities, all are on your doorstep, and I am sure that all who stay will enjoy this very special home set in the very heart of Cumbria's National Park. 

 

Crag Close Inventory

• Property Type
Lake District Holiday Cottage - Detached - Rural/Village Location
• Welcome hamper of local produce and first basket of logs
• 2 King-sized bedrooms
• 1 Twin bedroom
• 1 Bunk bedroom
• Nursery Equipment - 1 Travel cot - 2 Highchairs - Stair gate - Baby 'back carrier'
• Duvets - Full linen & towels
• 2 Bathrooms one with overhead shower, one with hand held shower
• 1 Shower room & WC on the ground floor
• Oil central heating
• 2 Log burning stoves
• Logs purchase at cottage
• Electric AGA with full instructions
• Combination Microwave
• Fridge
• Freezer
• Dishwasher
• Washer/Dryer
• Iron & Ironing board
• Flat screen TV with Sky Plus
• DVD - CD - ipod dock
• Large selection of DVDs. books & board games
• Telephone with honesty box
• Wi-Fi Broadband
• Electricity & oil inclusive
• Garden furniture, chimenea & barbecue
• No smokers
• No Pets
• Parking for 2 cars - Please note the approach drive to the parking area is narrow and steep
• Please note the garden terraces are steep and slippery especially when wet - please take care and use your own judgement with children at all times.

 

Nearest Amenities

Glenridding Hotel - Good walkers bar.
Inn On The Lake - Good restaurant and bar garden
Travellers Rest Pub - Good food.
White Lion, excellent reviews.
Glenridding Sailing Centre - Sailing lessons and boat hire 
Garage for fuel.
2 Grocers - Both with off licence.
Cafes & Tea rooms - Fellbites very good for lunch and evening meals
Newsagent
Out Door Shop - Catsycam for boots and bits.

Glenridding for direct access to fells.
Glenridding for boat trips, sailing, boat and bike hire.
Glenridding for Tourist Information Centre.

Patterdale for village shop and The Lion Inn.

The Rheged centre on the A66 has local produce farm shop and cafes, outdoor gear shop, gift shops and tourist information
Penrith for supermarkets and general shopping
Keswick for shops, restaurants and attractions
Sharrow Bay Hotel (Michelin starred restaurant) Howtown
Ullswater for water sports and coastal walks
Aira Force waterfall
Ullswater Steamers accessed either from Pooley Bridge or Glenridding
Alpaca Centre, Stainton
Dalemain House
Rheged Centre
Fell walks
Mountain biking

 

Local Areas Of Interest

Ullswater

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Had a fabulous week, gorgeous house - a home from home. Very well equipped especially for children, they loved the bunk beds, books and games - Thank You. Would love to come again.

H & M Families, Hartlepool, March 2012

 

Fantastic cottage which has everything you could want. Beautifully furnished and so homely. Almost feel like you're visiting family rather than going on holiday !. We'd definitely love to come back.

Cambs, Oct 2011.

 

Lovely cottage, really enjoyed our stay. Loved the welcome basket, fab after a long drive. Had some really great walks, loads to do especially for kids who had a super time.

F Family, Herts, Sep 2011

 

Lovely cottage in a great location, Glenridding is a favourite of ours. The hamper was lovely. we have had a fabulous week with the family, we loved all being round the kitchen table together. we did Hellvelyn, Howtown walk, Gowbarrow......

A and D Families, Tyne & Wear and Herts, Aug 2011

 

We had a lovely time - beautiful scenery and a very pretty cottage.

R Family, Hants, July 2011

 

Superb cottage. Great to leave the car parked and explore everything on foot. Managed to dodge the rain and introduce our young daughters to their first proper fell walks. We will return !

A Family, Surrey, July 2011

 

Wonderful house. We enjoyed Glenridding, the surrounding towns and some great walks. Hellvelyn made for a perfect marriage proposal site...we'll be back.

W Family, Maine, USA, June 2011

 

Wonderful Christmas stay at Crag Close. Beautiful cottage, well equipped...excellent childrens books and lovely walks in the mountains.B Family - Glos.Dec 2011

A very comfortable stay with everything being throughout about - even down tot he hamper. It is in a delightful area and allowed us to achieve a long held ambition to go up over Hard Knott Pass and Aira Force. Thank you for making it all so memorable.

C Family, Wales, Sep 2010

 

Most attractive house, beautiful weather on lovely unspoilt Ullswater - perfect family reunion. Great walking and beautiful garden.

S Family, New Jersey, USA, June 2010

 

Lovely, tastefully decorated house - very cozy AGA ! The children enjoyed scrambling about in the garden and all the games/DVDs. we had great weather too so enjoyed the local walks.

R Family, Cheshire, May 2010

 

What a lovely welcoming home, so comfortable and with lovely touches. We felt very relaxed over the last few days. A good place to celebrate 2 birthdays and 1 anniversary !

R Family, Merseyside, May 2010

 

We all had a lovely time. The house is a true family home, it didn't feel like a holiday house at all - very relaxing.

P, G and C, Bolton, April 2010.

 

Beautiful cosy cottage, felt at home right away. Amazing scenery, friendly village, couldn't ask for anything more. Can't wait to tell our friends and bring them back with us.

Merseyside, Feb 2010