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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
Overview
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.

Situated a few miles away from Ullswater Lake and just 1 mile from Aira Force Waterfall, this is a beautiful part of the Lake District. The views from the property are outstanding and the Ullswater Steamers (4.5 miles) offer a great day out. Whinlatter Forest is a 17-mile drive, and there are some great bike tracks here, walking and running trails, the Gruffalo walk which younger members of the family will love and Go Ape for those wanting to get their adrenalin pumping.

As you enter the property which has underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and into the lounge, the first thing you will notice is the views across the fells from the floor-to-ceiling dual windows. After a busy day out and about you can relax on the comfy seating around the cosy wood burner and watch your favourite programme on the Smart TV. Although the property has a modern design and feels there are still lots of lovely original features including beams and a lovely Lakeland stone wall in the lounge. Going through the lounge to the kitchen you will find an electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and lovely large island to prepare breakfast or catch up with family while dinner is being prepared. The dining area off the kitchen offers a large table with more magical views of the fells. At the rear of the property, there is a practical lobby area where you can store your shoes and coats after a day of exploring. There is a utility area with a washing machine and tumble dryer and a wet room with a shower and WC. From the kitchen, head upstairs to the first floor where you will find three spacious bedrooms one king-size, one twin and a further king-size with an en-suite wet room with a shower and WC. There is also a family bathroom on the landing between two bedrooms with a shower over bath, WC and bidet.

Outside there is a nice patio area with seating. This is the perfect space to dine alfresco in the evening or sit out and watch the sunset with a glass of wine. There is private parking to the front of the property for two cars.

  • 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 23 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Overall comfort
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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.

Reviewed by Moreen 21st October 2022

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Beautiful cottage in a stunning location but not too far away from services

Reviewed by Jill 16th September 2022

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With beautiful views from every window, Hollows is a lovely property in a great part of the Lake District. Blessed with good weather we walked, swam and enjoyed local pub gardens and cafe terraces. We were enjoying our stay so much, we extended it by an extra two nights. We hope to return, so many walks still to do!

Reviewed by Mark 26th August 2022

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Fabulous rental with views to die for. Very well equipped and comfortable, always the perfect temperature. Nicely fitted out, a true home from home.

Reviewed by Claire 22nd July 2022

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We had a lovely holiday and The Hollows was a great base to explore Ullswater, an area of the lakes we had not visited properly before. The location is ideal, feels like you are in the middle of no where thanks to the driveway and no road noise yet under 10 minutes from A66. The accommodation itself is first class, very comfortable with a well equiRead morepped kitchen and loads of storage. Weve stayed in more holiday lets than I could ever count and this is up with the very best. Hide

Reviewed by Maria 17th June 2022

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This is a wonderful accomodation in excellent surroundings. Modern, comfortable and well equipped with new appliances. The big glass panels on the walls allow the landscape to be enjoyed from the inside in all weathers. And, yes, we saw the owl and the rabbits every evening! The binoculars we brought with us came handy.

Reviewed by Damian 3rd June 2022

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Excellent property - fantastic views and bird life.

Reviewed by Diana 27th May 2022

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We had a lovely week at the Hollows. This is an exceptionally beautiful house, well organised and modern; very comfortable and welcoming and warm. The views are really really amazing and we were on the doorstep to long lovely walks. I would wholeheartedly recommend this house if you are looking for a quieter but amazing spot. My children are alreadRead morey asking when we can go back so we will have to plan a return in the near future. It may seem expensive, but it is worth every penny! Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 20th May 2022

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This is one of the best cottages Ive rented , spacious beautifully appointed fabulous location with stunning views, super quiet up a short lane. I could have spent the day gazing out floor to ceiling windows and been happy . However too many hikes to be done all local . Fav taking ferry from Howtown to Glenridding and walking back via shores of UlsRead morewater . Cant wait to come back . Hide

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