Gaze out at the dramatic mountain views when you stay at this spacious holiday home in Matterdale, high above magnificent Ullswater. Sleeping up to eight guests, and also accommodating two of their canine companions, the generous, four-bedroom holiday home is in a perfect location for a group of family or friends seeking to immerse themselves in the scenery of the Lake District National Park. From here, strike out straight from the cottage on hikes across the fells to nearby beauty spots. Walk 1.5 miles to see the famous Aira Force Waterfall or 2 miles down to the shores of the lake. Follow the 20-mile route that goes all the way around beautiful Ullswater. Find cafes and pubs in Glenridding, 4.5 miles away, or Pooley Bridge, 6.5 miles away, when you want to eat out. Open the door on to this substantial abode, store shoes and jackets in the porch, and make your way through into the open-plan lounge/diner. Stoke up the wood burner, then settle down to watch your favourite programme on TV, or a DVD, in its cosy glow. Take three steps up into the kitchen to make everyone a cup of tea and cut them a slice of cake that you can pick up from the tea shop in Pooley Bridge. Whip up a tasty meal in here too with the other produce you have bought, then serve it up later at the splendid table next door. Find there is also a utility room, plus a shower room and a twin bedroom, which can be arranged as a super-king-size bed if discussed in advance, downstairs too. Make your way upstairs and pause on the galleried landing to absorb the sweeping Lakeland vistas. Take a few more steps up to a twin room, plus a double, with a Jack and Jill shower room, and a king-size, with a Jack and Jill bathroom. Both the Jack and Jill bathrooms can be accessed from the landing if required. Soak up the sunshine out in the enclosed garden across the road from the house. Alternatively, dine outside in the courtyard garden behind the property, where it is also pleasant to enjoy a glass of wine as the sun goes down. Find parking for up to four cars and wall racks to which you can secure five bicycles with your own locks at the house. House Rules Additional information and rules 1 dog allowed per booking - 4 bedrooms - 2 twins (1 twin can be made up as super-king-size on request at time of booking), 1 king-size, 1 double - 3 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with WC (can be en-suite to king-size room) - Range-style oven with hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave - Utility room with sink, ironing board, washing machine, tumble dryer and hanging rack - Eco products throughout - Wood burner - Smart TV/DVD - Wi-Fi included - Enclosed garden area across the quiet lane from the house - care should be taken with children when crossing - Shared gravel area to the rear of the house - Parking for 4 cars - 4 wall-mounted bike racks at the back of the house. Guests will need to provide their own bike locks. - Shop within 4 miles, pub 1 mile - There are three steps to access the ground floor bedroom and shower room and other internal steps throughout the property - The access road to the cottage can be icy in the winter - there is a grit box on the lane available for use - Group bookings - these may need to be checked with the owner first before confirming Host Terms & Conditions The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.