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Groom's Cottage - Uldale

Uldale, near Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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Property code: OC-G34032

Once home to the head groom at an old rectory, this charming Uldale cottage makes an idyllic romantic retreat. Sleeping two guests, it offers sumptuous, one-bedroom, single-storey accommodation, where you can unwind in comfort after exploring the Lake District National Park. Venture 4 miles from the cottage, which is 1.5 miles from Ireby and 5 miles from Caldbeck, to find yourselves on the shores of tranquil Bassenthwaite Lake. Keswick, beside Derwentwater, is 11 miles away and offers opportunities for shopping and dining out, as well as lakeside walks. You can hire canoes or take in the scenery from a cruise at the marina, 2 miles further on. Colourful Cockermouth, where you can visit the childhood home of the renowned English poet William Wordsworth, is 11 miles from the cottage. Plan a day at the coast at Allonby, 16 miles away, where you can walk out along the open sand and shingle.

Pause for a moment to enjoy the stillness before stepping inside your holiday haven. Feel the stresses of your daily life lift from your shoulders as you find yourself in exquisite accommodation that is friendly and welcoming. Pause to unpack your shopping in the kitchen, which has wooden cabinets and dark work surfaces, before heading on through to the lovely lounge/diner to relax. Take a seat on the comfortable sofa or lay a fire in the wood burner, which has been positioned in front of a strip of revealed stonework. Find your favourite box set on the Smart TV while the fire glows gently in the background. Conjure up delicious meals back through in the kitchen, then set the table in the lounge/diner for romantic, firelight meals for two. Your modern shower room is adjacent to the kitchen, while your luxurious double bedroom, with its bespoke bed, is next to the lounge/diner.

Spill out into your beautiful lawned garden on summer days. Bask in the glorious sunshine over a cold drink and absorb the rural views. Open a bottle of wine to enjoy out in the summerhouse. There is allocated private parking for one car.

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  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 shower room with a WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, slimline dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • Private enclosed rear garden, with outdoor furniture, lawn and summerhouse
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop 5 miles, pub 1.5 miles
  • Dogs are to be kept on a lead at all times when not either inside the cottage or in the enclosed rear garden 
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 5 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Steven 20th May 2026

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Cottage was lovely. Bedroom door wont shut as it has warped. Nice bathroom once youve mastered not letting water escape. Kettle doesnt shut off automatically. Really clean and well furnished and the garden was lovely.

Reviewed by Kayleigh 6th May 2026

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While the cottage is in a beautiful location we did have a few issues. Firstly as we pulled up and we were unloading the car, our small friendly dog was off lead for approximately 2 minutes . We were approached by a Karen neighbour telling us that our dog must be on a lead . Didnt even give us chance to get in the cottage with the bags . While thiRead mores advice would have been greatly received the manner in which she approached was not a welcoming one and certainly didnt make us feel welcome. We had issues with the tv , very slow and while watching coronation street it was playing subtitles to the previous days football . It states a cosy log burner fire and even after following instructions on 3 separate occasions and having to go out to buy matches you need to be Albert Einstein to keep this thing lit . The bed was really hard and we woke up with a bad back every morning . The bathroom although physically lovely , when showering, the drain cant cope with the water so completely soaks the entire floor to which the owner thinks its suitable to leave a squeegee instead of addressing the drain. On our last day we returned from a day out to find the outside table and chair had been rearranged and our dogs toys moved . We were aware the owners live in a property next door . I dont think they should be coming on the property during our rental period and it made us feel as though our privacy had been invaded which made us wonder had they been inside the property while we were out. The property was very clean and well equipped with what we needed and although we had a lovely break we will not be rebooking this accommodation. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 3rd May 2026

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Lovely cosy cottage , just needs a good clean. Great secure garden our dog loved it !

Reviewed by Jane 21st April 2026

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Reviewed by Martin 9th February 2026

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We had a lovely time in the cottage. The cottage is small but it is comfortable and well equipped. The log burner makes for a cozy sitting room. The broadband speed is good. In the village is a lovely cafe open every day and there are nice walks from the door. It is easy to get to Keswick and other nearby places. The garden is very secure for doRead moregs and the summer house could great in summer but we were there in February! Hide

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The Lakeland Cottage Company is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.