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Elm How

Patterdale, Lake District
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • This pretty farmhouse boasts views over Helvellyn, St Sunday Crag and Fairfield
  • Exposed beams add character and charm throughout
  • Opposite the house is the classic Lake District fell walk of Striding Edge and Helvellyn
Property code: SZ181

With plenty of exciting walks straight from your door, lace up your boots and leave the car behind. There are trails leading to Helvellyn, St Sunday Crag and Fairfield, so reward your ascents with panoramic views and peak-top picnics, or head into the village of Patterdale (1.5 miles) for a bite to eat. Less than 2 miles from home, the lakeside, bustling village of Glenridding sits on the banks of Ullswater where you can enjoy a leisurely cruise with your dog on a steamer or make a splash and hire your own boat. The fabulous Aira Force waterfall is well worth a trip and is just 4.5 miles away.

Tread the gravel path from the parking area, close the gate behind you and head inside via the porch to make yourself at home. Step down a couple of steps and into the entrance hall where underfloor heating keeps your feet warm once you’ve left boots and coats on the rack or the hook. The utility room is well-equipped with a washing machine, dryer, iron, ironing board drying rack and WC. Step up through another door to the kitchen/diner where the underfloor heating continues, and the exposed beams and farmhouse charm welcome you inside. Make use of the island when preparing meals and create feasts in the Rangemaster double oven with a six-ring hob. Complete with an American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and all the space you need to store ingredients, you should find all you require to serve up a delicious meal. The wood burner-effect gas fire will keep you warm whilst you dine in style at the extendable dining table which seats eight. After dinner, head through to the rear of the property via a hallway with a bench and a boot rack and original door leading to the garden. Step up and into the lounge via a door and relax for a while on the comfortable sofas perfectly arranged around the wood burner which sits in the feature fireplace. Despite there being no TV reception at this bolthole, switch on the TV to watch DVDs (on the DVD HDMI player) or listen to music on the CD player whilst sitting on the window seat and taking in the views. For a moment of peace and quiet, a door leads to the snug where a pair of chairs and a selection of books and games await. When it’s time for bed, four bedrooms reside on the first floor. A door in the lounge leads to a slate spiral staircase - a beautiful original feature that must be trodden with care due to uneven, worn treads. Once at the top of the stairs, find two double bedrooms and two twins. The first double bedroom has an en-suite shower room, reached via a step up, with walk-in shower (also reached via a step up), and WC. The second double bedroom has a quirky sloping floor. Adjacent to this double bedroom, a low beam sits in an alcove that leads to the WC with a sloping ceiling. The family bathroom has a sloping ceiling too and offers you somewhere to soak in the bath or freshen up in the walk-in shower.

Boasting fantastic views, the enclosed garden is the perfect spot for a breath of fresh air and somewhere to enjoy a cup of tea. The rugged lawn is great for dogs to stretch their legs and the furniture provides you with the option to dine alfresco. Fire up the BBQ (provide your own fuel) for a sizzling sundowner feast. Take care to keep the gates closed (grazing livestock in field). There is parking in the car park, over the stream from the door.

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 twins, 2 doubles
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath and separate shower, 1 shower room with WC reached via a step up, 2 WCs (1 reached via alcove with low beam)
  • Rangemaster double oven with 6-ring hob, dishwasher, American-style fridge/freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine, dryer, iron, ironing board drying rack
  • Wood burner - initial supply of fuel provided
  • Underfloor heating in kitchen/diner and entrance hall
  • TV/HDMI DVD, CD player in lounge - please note there is no TV reception, the TV is provided solely for watching DVDs
  • Wi-Fi included - please note this might be slow due to the rural location of the property
  • Enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ (fuel not provided) - please keep gates closed. The outside area is uneven and raised from the property
  • Ample parking in shared car parking area opposite property over a stream (access to car park is across paving slabs in the stream)
  • Take care of low beams, uneven floors, changes in floor level, sloping floor in second double bedroom and sloping ceilings throughout
  • Take care of internal stone steps and uneven steps on the slate spiral staircase
  • The drive up to the house is rocky and uneven - this may not be suitable for sports cars
  • Please note that the cottage is surrounded by farmland and animals, please keep your dogs on a lead around the farmland area
  • Stream within the grounds which runs between the car park area and front door - children to be supervised at all times
  • Shops, restaurants and pubs within 1.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 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 £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kieron Anderson

This property is personally managed by Kieron.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ken 2nd August 2024

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There can be few locations as good as this in the Lakes providing easy access to some of the finest walks and views. Quiet, peaceful and away from the bustling crowd. At 800 feet the only passers by are real walkers. In addition to the local walks met walkers doing the Coast to Coast walk including many from N America. It is quite pleasant to meet Read morea walker from Arizona who is delighted to be walking in the rain. Very pleasant walk to Patterdale and Glenridding. Something to the whole Hide

Reviewed by Rita 28th June 2024

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Reviewed by Iain 13th October 2023

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After travelling up a long narrow fairly rough farm track into the hills came to the absolutely idyllic farmhouse under the mountain. Footpath to Helvellyn outside the door. Grisedale Beck running past the house. Warm and cosy house with log burning stove and well equipped kitchen. Wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by A 28th July 2023

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Wonderful neighbours..... sheep, red squirrels and many different bird species.

Reviewed by Amanda 14th July 2023

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The cottage is set in a stunning location, we enjoyed some wonderful Lakeland walks in typical Lakeland weather.

Reviewed by Michael 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Melanie 26th May 2023

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Lovely cottage in a stunning remote valley. Well equipped and clean.

Reviewed by Carol 19th May 2023

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Fabulous location, great views. The house is well appointed and very comfortable. What a great location for the Northern Lakes. Good wifi even if no phone signal.

Reviewed by Wayne 14th April 2023

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Fabulous cottage in amazing location. Very well equiped and clean with some lovely walks from door. Patterdale and Glenridding also walkable with amenities and lake steamers etc. Recommened!!! If you intend to return...keep it quiet! Only gripe..wifi could be better, only accessible in snug and lounge and a bit hit and miss. Once connected all ok. Read moreIf you meet another car on access road..be prepared to reverse on a narrow steep lane for some distance. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 31st March 2023

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