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Hollows

Matterdale, Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Wonderful fell views from the lounge and all bedrooms
  • A great base to explore the Lake District National Park
  • A short drive or less than 4 miles walk away from Ullswater Lake
Property code: 83002

Stunning converted barn in the lovely village of Matterdale. Perfect escape for a family or friends looking to explore the Lake District and the great outdoors that surround this property.

Wake up to glorious views out over the Lake District every day of your holiday from this beautiful stone property at Matterdale. Sleeping six people in three bedrooms, the former barn looks out across rolling fells. Situated less than 4 miles from Ullswater, famous for its steam cruisers, the rural hideaway is also just under 1 mile from the spectacular Aira Force waterfall. Ideal for a family or small group of friends, it is great for those who enjoy walking, cycling and other outdoor activities.

 

Make your way into this attractive holiday home and pause for a while in the lounge to take in sweeping vistas. Light the wood burner on chilly evenings and settle down to watch a film on the Smart TV while it crackles. When mealtimes beckon, wander through to the kitchen to prepare delicious dishes for your party with fresh, Lakeland produce. Perch at the breakfast bar with a glass of wine while dinner roasts to take in the beautiful views. Also downstairs are a useful storage area; a utility space, with washing machine and dryer, and a wet room. Find all three bedrooms upstairs: these include two king-sizes, one with en-suite wet room, and a twin bedroom. A family bathroom is also at this level. Bask in the sunshine on the patio on warm days; lose yourselves in the verdant panoramas. Discover parking for two cars at the barn.

 

Stroll down to the waterfall at Aira Force; follow woodland trails through National trust land or walk less than 1 mile up Gowbarrow Fell for views out over Ullswater. Catch a steamer from the pier and take a cruise around the lake. Hire your own motor or rowing boat at Pooley Bridge, 5 miles from the barn, or try canoeing, kayaking or paddle-boarding instead.

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 king-size and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC, 1 downstairs wet room with shower and WC and 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner in lounge (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge with BT Sport (because of the rural area, unfortunately the terrestrial channels are unavailable).
  • Garden with patio area and seating
  • Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and in all bathrooms
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Pub 1 mile away and farm shop 3 miles
  • Please be advised that the property does not have a car charging point, electric vehicle charging is not supported at the property.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. 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 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Marianne 11th August 2024

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Thank you for a lovely week at Hollows! Stunning setting, gorgeous converted barn with cool Scandi lodge feel, we loved staying here with our two teenage children. Comfy beds for holiday lie-ins, great showers and bathrooms (put on the hot water if you're all having baths), well-equipped kitchen, lots of spaces in and out of the house to sit and eaRead moret or read or chat or just drink up the views. Local pub/hotel does fantastic food and were very accommodating of our dietary requirements. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 2nd August 2024

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Lovely week staying at Hollows. Wonderful property in a great location. Having come to the lakes for many years this was one of the best cottages we have stayed in, a real home from home.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 21st June 2024

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Wonderful location,close to Penrith,Keswick and Ullswater Lake.Walkable to The Dockray pub. Beautiful contemporary barn conversion,with fantastic views from every huge window.Very comfortable beds. We all loved the space.Perfect for a family get together.

Reviewed by Tom 19th April 2024

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Superb property wonderfully and sympathetically updated. With fantastic views across the fells, underfloor heating, log burner, walk in showers, modern kitchen making it an ideal base to explore the Lakes. The owner was so helpful, thank you.

Reviewed by Tim 6th April 2024

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Beautifully restored and contemporary barn conversion. Modern and plenty of room for six. Downstairs flows from room to room with fabulous views from the full height windows. Extremely comfy beds, very well equipped kitchen, excellent utility area for muddy boots and wet coats. Underfloor heating. Beautiful, tranquil position and a short walk from Read morehotel at Dockray. Easy to reach Keswick or Penrith and very well placed for exploring the North Lakes. Hope to come back in the summer! Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 22nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Natalie 27th October 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay. Absolutely fantastic location with beautiful views. Great base to explore the area. Very cosy living/kitchen area but with plenty of space. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Sarah 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Mary 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Mr D Murphy September 2023

Everything was perfect

Reviewed by Douglas 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Matthew 11th August 2023

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We had a wonderful relaxing week at Hollows. The house is beautifully appointed and very comfortable. We enjoyed drinking in the glorious views from the picture windows and spotting wildlife, including red squirrels. The house is very well located for exploring Ullswater and beyond where there is lots to see and explore for all the family. You wontRead more be disappointed if you stay here! Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 16th June 2023

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Another lovely stay at Hollows in a great part of the Lake District.

Reviewed by Jennifer 15th February 2023

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Reviewed by Carey 3rd February 2023

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Absolutely loved our stay at Hollows and would re-visit again at the drop of a hat. Beautiful location and was so restful to start the day staring out at the fells. The house is beautifully appointed and feels luxurious but homely. Loved it so much we extended our stay by a couple of nights.

Reviewed by Ben 22nd December 2022

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An amazing cottage with everything you need. Remote enough to feel like you are at one with nature but close enough to towns and amenities should you need them. This was an ideal spot for a young family over the Christmas period. We watched Red Squirrels playing from the kitchen, dinning room and bedroom. We watched barn owls set out for the nightlRead morey hunt and watched the colour of the landscape change through windy storms to soft falling snow. All in comfort and luxury. Amazing! Hide

Reviewed by Philip 4th November 2022

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Could not fault the Hollows accommodation views wildlife walks location all excellent concur with all previous reviews.

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