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Red Squirrel Den

Ullswater, Lake District
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside views
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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Overview
Property code: 65992

Situated in a charming and secluded location within half a mile of the banks of Ullswater, this traditional former miner’s cottage has been imaginatively updated to offer cosy and welcoming accommodation for two. This idyllic getaway makes a wonderful romantic retreat, features stunning views across Ullswater and is set in a pretty wooded enclave visited by a variety of birds and red squirrels. Dating back to the mid-19th century, this comfortable and relaxing stone-built property makes a wonderful bolthole for a couple discovering this spectacular part of the Lake District.

Situated at the end of an unmade woodland track, the cottage features a fresh and inviting open-plan pitch-pine beamed lounge/kitchen/diner. This charming living space is equipped with a traditional wood burner, an AGA-style oven, exposed beams and beechwood, and butcher’s block work surfaces. A small dining table divides the lounge from the kitchen. A short staircase leads to a light and tasteful double bedroom with underfloor heating. The lawn is shared with the neighbouring property and offers glorious views across Ullswater.

This delightful property is set in a beautiful, elevated location overlooking the Glencoyne valley, in the shadow of Sheffield Pike fell which leads up to one of the highest points in England, Helvellyn (5.5 miles by foot). This is a fabulous area for walkers and climbers of all abilities, or you could head to Ullswater and take a trip across the lake by steamship. Nearby, at the foot of Kirkstone Pass, is the pretty village of Glenridding (1.5 miles) which has a variety of friendly pubs and restaurants. Other local attractions include the Aira Force Waterfall (2.5 miles) and the Lake District Ski Club (3.5 miles by foot). Also nearby are the picturesque village of Patterdale (2.5 miles) and the bustling market town of Keswick (15.5 miles).

  • 1 bedroom - double
  • 1 en-suite bathroom
  • AGA oven, fridge, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine
  • Smart TV and 2 DAB radios
  • Wood burner – first basket of logs included
  • Stairs in the property are steep with no handrail
  • There is parking next to the property for one vehicle, and parking generally available nearby for additional vehicles
  • Shared garden space
  • The property is accessed by an unmade track and should be accessible by all vehicles with appropriate care taken.
  • Shop, pub and restaurants 2 miles
  • Adults only property with a maximum of occupancy of 2
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Lyndsey Casson

This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 42 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracy 29th March 2024

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The cottage is lovely and in a great location with everything needed. Seeing red squirrels up close is fantastic and being able to walk up Sheffield Pike straight from the cottage is a bonus. The view is great from outside the cottage and it is very peaceful. Would recommend going outside at night to look at the stars, they are amazingly bright as Read morethere is no light pollution. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 4th March 2024

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Fantastic location & beautiful cozy cottage. Had a great week. Watching the squirrels was a real highlight

Reviewed by Anne 16th February 2024

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We loved the location and style of the Red Squirrel Den, but there are a few things that could be improved: - several lightbulbs were missing - no hairdryer - only huge logs and no kindling provided for fireplace - tired sofa could do with replacement - very low water pressure, we were unable to take a proper shower - we reached out to housekeepingRead more three times and never heard back. The management got back to us via email saying he can't help. Very frustrating. - pub 2 miles only accessibl by car Hide

Reviewed by Richard 19th January 2024

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A fabulous, cozy cottage off the beaten track. The cottage is well named, as we saw red squirrels every day . The approach road has to be taken carefully, as it is prone to breakdown by rain etc Straightforward driving to Pooley Bridge, Rheged etc

Reviewed by Diane 29th December 2023

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Beautiful cottage, cosy, fabulous views.. had a lovely time here The track to the cottage is fine but if you aren't a confident driver as its a single track with no passing points you may find this off putting so be aware especially if you meet another car on way up or way down..

Reviewed by John 22nd December 2023

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This is a very cosy, quickly little cottage and is well appointed. The location is lovely and the red squirrels playing in the garden together with the abundant bird life made our holiday special. Using the Aga to cook was great and I now want one at home. The bed linen was beautifully laundered and good quality. Overall we had a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Andrew 10th November 2023

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Beautiful, cosy cottage with incredible views across Ullswater. 30 minute walk to Glenridding along the edge of the lake, and some fantastic walks toward Sheffield Pyke and Helvellyn right from the door step! We'll definitely be back.

Reviewed by Judith 23rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Abigail 20th October 2023

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Lovely cosy cottage in a special location. Perfect for a short break as a couple. Parking situation was a little precarious, we arrived late evening in an estate car and had a very narrow space remaining to turn and park on the track. But it was worth it when we woke up to spectacular lake views and red squirrels in the garden. Agree with comments Read morethat the stairs are precarious, definitely not a property for less mobile folks. Great location for exploring Ullswater and using the steamers. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 25th September 2023

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The cottage is superbly decorated and although smal is exvently furnished. The bath is a roll top and water was piping hot for the duration of our stay. Ignore the grumbles to do with bring too warm and parking. We had no problems with either. Excellent location and stunning views. Thank you for a brilliant holiday

Reviewed by Sally 4th September 2023

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We loved Red Squirrel den; the setting was perfect and the cottage itself had everything we needed and was so pretty. The peace and quiet in this beautiful location; the sound of the beck, the sheRead moreep, the little songbirds and the incredible sight of red squirrels so close to us if we sat quietly was very hard to leave; and I loved my walk down the track to the lake every morning for an early swim. Thank you; we will most certainly be back to this magical place. We did have sun every single day!
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Reviewed by Neil 1st September 2023

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Great location. Typical Lakeland property, needs a proper clean, and a new settee.

Reviewed by Pauline 4th August 2023

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A cosy cottage in a magical setting

Reviewed by Julie 14th July 2023

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For such a high price we were disappointed by too many things to want to return even though the location and views would be hard to beat. Far too small a cottage for an Aga - too hot. Needs a good clear - dusty everywhere. Paying just under 1000 for the week and there wasnt even a pint of milk in the fridge. We have never stayed anywhere that hasntRead more provided a welcome back of local produce. A real lack of the little extras. Shame as location great and the red squirrels were great to see. Hide

Reviewed by Katy 9th June 2023

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The cottage was lovely. Perfect for 2 and our dog. Loads of constant hot water. Lovely quiet area.

Reviewed by Gillian 2nd June 2023

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A fabulous week in this gorgeous cottage. Such an idyllic setting surrounded by wildlife. Some lovely walks straight from the cottage and many more from very close by. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Debbie 26th May 2023

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Beautiful position after negotiating the rough track. It would have been difficult to find in the dark. The cottage is much smaller than shown on the website (wide angled Lens and clever lighting). Although very sweet and well designed apart from the very steep wooden stairs which had no hand rail. We worried every time we had to use them, especialRead morely coming down. We needed to leave windows open and door as the Aga is on full time and it is hot when the weather is warm. Super holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 19th May 2023

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We had a wonderful week in this little cottage. The location is superb. We didnt use our car all week, the bus stops at the bottom of the track or we just walked from the cottage. The Aga was easy to use for a novice and there was masses of hot water. We would highly recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by David 28th April 2023

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Better cleaning, a new frying pan and get rid of the big used piece of soap in the bathroom. The dinning table has large gaps between the planks which were full of dust and crumbs. All rooms very warm, sometimes uncomfortably so due to the Aga. The frying pan was awful! Old, non stick and very scratched, plus it needed a good wash, even then I woulRead moredn't use it. Large used bar if soap left in the bathroom, covered in hair Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 21st April 2023

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Lovely cozy cottage in the most idyllic and beautiful of locations. Stairs somewhat precarious, not for the less flexible! Minimal basic kitchen equipment. Aga only, nil else. Lovely big, deep bath with shower head. Cleaning standards not great but have passed on my thoughts so hopefully this will improve. Would have been lovely to have a secure arRead moreea of garden to allow my spaniel off the lead but not so. Birdwatcher heaven. Would come again as location & views are breathtaking. Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 7th April 2023

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Absolutely stunning location. It's got breathtaking views over Ullswater and surrounded by nature. The road to the cottage is rough so not for a low slung car. The stairs in the cottage are steep so not good for leggy dogs (our whippets struggled and fell a few times). The bathroom only has a tub and a hand-held shower, not a real shower. It's pretRead morety but not very practical. The cottage is cozy with a log burner fireplace which was lovely on the blustery, cold nights. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 17th February 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 3rd February 2023

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Reviewed by James Andrew 23rd December 2022

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Reviewed by Helen 16th December 2022

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What a beautiful little cottage in a lovely location. Decorated very well and we loved watching the red squirrels visiting the feeders every day. Log burner worked great and weve never been so warm in such cold temperatures, thanks to the big Aga! Not sure how wed cope with the heat in the summer months as it cannot be turned off but well definitelRead morey return for another lovely winter break! Hide

Reviewed by Ann 9th December 2022

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Reviewed by Joanna 25th November 2022

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Amazing and quiet location with walks immediately on the doorstep plus wonderful views. Great bath and lovely bathroom. A few minor touches to equipment provided could make the house more cosy and easier to use and enjoy.

Reviewed by Julie 21st November 2022

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Reviewed by Joshua 11th November 2022

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We had a great stay here, it's a lovely little quiet retreat, good if you want to go for a few walks in the area and have somewhere cosy to come back to. The aga kept the place very warm, but the log burner was also useful for the colder evenings. We hope to get the chance to visit again one day!

Reviewed by Tonia 4th November 2022

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Beautiful location. Seeing the red squirrels and varied wildlife was a real treat.

Reviewed by Lisa 7th October 2022

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Lovely small cottage set in beautiful surroundings looking down onto Ullswater. The unmade road leading up to the cottage is interesting but as long as you have a suitable vehicle and take it steady its fine. It wasn't a problem for us. Loved the aga and log burner, made for cosy nights in. Sadly what really let's the adorable cottage down is how dRead moreirty it was. Thick layers of dust. The fridge not cleaned out properly. Hair and dust on the headboard Sadly the list goes on. Such a shame Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 3rd October 2022

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Reviewed by Shirley 16th September 2022

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Great location, though access not easy for some vehicles. cosy cottage but some of the equipment needs replacing

Reviewed by Andrea 5th August 2022

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Gorgeous snug little cottage in an absolutely spectacular location , superb views .Need to knows ::The road on approach does need to be approached with great care ,but is manageable ;the inside of the cottage is very warm due to the heat from the aga, we stayed during a very hot spell and managed with opening the windows and keeping the door open dRead moreuring the day;the stairs are very steep with no handrail and wouldn't be suitable for anyone with any mobility difficulty. AJ Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 15th July 2022

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A lovely cottage in an amazing location. Great for walking and a little wild swimming in the early mornings. A perfect base for an active couple.

Reviewed by Ian 24th June 2022

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Great location but the cottage is a bit small if you have a couple of dogs of Retriever size. Also it is very hot inside with an AGA running continuously.

Reviewed by Margaret 17th June 2022

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The location of the cottage, the views and the surrounding area for walks were fantastic. A little bit warm in the cottage, due to aga being on all the time ..... couldn't open downstairs sash window, so had to keep door open instead!

Reviewed by Thomas 27th May 2022

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Absolute gem 12/10 cant wait to come back one day best views ever

Reviewed by Andrew 13th May 2022

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Superb spot with walking straight from the door. Comfortable and cosy compact accommodation ideal for able couples. The stairs will not suit anyone with slight mobility issues as they are small and steep. Really enjoyed our stay. Glenridding with its facilities was an easy 1.5 mile walk away.

Reviewed by Victoria 9th May 2022

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Lovely cottage, quiet location and great for walking. Local pub not great for food though Inn on the Lake was much better.. Go prepared with provisions to ensure you can make a drink when you arrive. We drove for 8 hours and there was nothing provided at the cottage and local shop closed. All in all a nice stay tho

Reviewed by Melanie 6th May 2022

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Reviewed by Mary 8th April 2022

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For us it was perfect especially this time of year when walking is less heated!!! can't fault a thing what a wonderful cottage you have. just the perfect location, size and packed with all you could possible need. A real cosy place to return to after exploring the area. Have been highly recommending it to all our friends thank you and your team

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