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Blaes Crag Cottage

Glenridding, Lake District
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • End of terrace property located in an elevated position above Glenridding
  • A great base for walking the surrounding fells, with walks from the front door
  • Stunning views from the property across the lake of Ullswater
Property code: 92507

Situated in an idyllic position above Lake Ullswater, the views from every window of this cottage are breathtaking. Spectacular walks for all abilities, from a stroll up to Lanty’s Tarn to a day’s hike up to the summit of Helvellyn, can be undertaken from the doorstep. A pub is within 300 metres, and shops, cafes and restaurants can be found down in the village of Glenridding just 800 metres away. This location is ideal not only for those seeking peace and tranquillity but also provides a perfect base for further exploration of the lakes and fells of the Lake District.

The cottage provides a warm welcome into the front porch which has seating where you can relax with a good book or a coffee and take in the views. The lounge with its original open fire and stone flooring is a comfortable place to unwind after a day of adventure. Next door, there is a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and there is a handy utility area in the back porch which is also a great space to dry off wet coats and muddy walking boots. There is also a ground-floor WC.

The stairs up to the first floor take you to a double bedroom with outstanding views. Across the landing, there is a single bedroom and a family bathroom. On the second floor, there is a spacious double bedroom with views of the fells and Lake Ullswater. The large picture window offers the perfect spot to sit at the end of the day and completely switch off as you look across the valley.

There is a small, secluded and attractive front garden with seating and views of the mountains. It is a real suntrap and a great place to enjoy a morning coffee or stargazing in the evening.

As the 2nd double room can be noisy with the wind during winter months, this property may be suitable for a party size of 3 from October - March.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 single (Please note, the 2nd double room can be noisy with the wind during winter months so property may be suitable for a party size of 3 from October - March)
  • 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC, plus 1 additional WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Utility area with washer/dryer
  • Open fire in lounge (coal provided, logs can be bought in the village)
  • TV with Freesat and Blu-Ray DVD, CD/radio in lounge
  • Private front garden with seating area
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pub 300 metres, shops and restaurants 800 metres
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property joined our collection in 2023 and is managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anna-lena, 21st September 2024

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We enjoyed our stay. A cosy cottage, but needs updating. Not suited to anyone with mobility issues as stairs and hill steep. It is situated in a very busy part of the Lake District and if you are looking for peace and quiet, it isn't for you. There are people walking past constantly. The scenery is breath-taking. Whilst there are eateries within waRead morelking distance, the menus are limited and you had at least a 35 min drive anywhere eg., Keswick, Ambleside. Do your homework on location, we didn't. Hide

Reviewed by Helen, 10th August 2024

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A lovely cottage with outstanding views at the foot of Helvellyn. Short walk to pub, shops and the lake too. We had a very active and relaxing time here. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Paul, 3rd August 2024

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Reviewed by David, 6th July 2024

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Lovely location with fantastic views all round. Loved the loft extension. Would definitely consider using it again when we next return.

Reviewed by bryan, 15th June 2024

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Nice little cottage, stunning location for anyone who likes to spend time on the fells. A short walk into Glenridding, no need to drive for provisions as everything is available in the village. The cottage has everything you need, good size bedrooms and a well equipped kitchen.

Reviewed by Bridget, 8th June 2024

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Very comfortable cottage in beautiful surroundings. Well equipped and nicely maintained. A welcoming "home" to come back to after a tiring day walking in the most gorgeous part of the country.

Reviewed by Mandy, 1st June 2024

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Positives, the view is amazing, especially from the loft window. It has been fairly well equiped, although the first night was absolutely freezing as the storage heaters had been turned off. Once we got them working, the cottage was nice and warm. It's clean and set in a pretty village. The negatives are, that the cottage is not terribly comfortablRead moree. Both the kitchen and the lounge are terribly dark and gloomy, and the photos are somewhat deceiving. It's outdated, and needs an upgrading. Hide

Reviewed by Lenka, 25th May 2024

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Reviewed by Anthony, 4th May 2024

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great location, wonderful views. Very comfortable

Reviewed by Christina, 30th March 2024

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Ideal location amazing views cottage furniture and kitchen table and chairs need replacing bedrooms and bathroom very clean and cosy kitchen heater not working so eating in the cold not good apart from that we had a lovely time.

Reviewed by Shane, 3rd February 2024

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Can't complain, what a amazing place to stay, views , walks, peopel amazing,BUT WAIT if you have a LOW CAR be careful , the driveway to park IS VERY VERY STEEP, I had a rental car cla 2023 , worked well, but my original car cla 2018 will be too low to get up to park, and if weather is bas (snow) and you want to do main pike , then don't go though mRead moreountain route, I nearly lost car over mountain, please please be careful and use out side lake district route,M Road,low 1.3 litre care is a struggle Hide

Reviewed by Jocelyn, 26th December 2023

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Lovely spacious cottage in a good position on the hillside with an open fire. Good size bedrooms with the top room having fantastic views over the fells and great to watch walkers going up and down the tracks. A great location for walking to Helvellyn from the doorstep. Take binoculars ! Its an uphill walk from the village to the cottage and very dRead moreark at night so take a torch. The local pub a 5 minute walk called Travellers Rest was nice and cosy and the food was good. Will visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 21st October 2023

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Fantastic cottage in a great location. Will be looking to stay again.

Reviewed by Elaine, 23rd September 2023

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A lovely place to stay with walks right on the doorstep and fantastic views. Our first time in Ullswater but definitely not our last.

Reviewed by Helen, 26th August 2023

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Fantastic location - we never used our cars for the whole week as we had access to beautiful walks from our doorstep.

Reviewed by Marie, 21st August 2023

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Good location. Quiet. Peaceful. Needs updating generally and some TLC

Reviewed by Matthew, 31st July 2023

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Cracking spot and very cosy.

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