February and March 2018 Lake District Breaks

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February/March Breaks in our Lake District Cottages

ALL OUR COTTAGES ARE NOW BOOKED UNTIL AFTER EASTER.

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We have some late availability in our pet friendly holiday cottages in Glenridding and Patterdale by Ullswater.

Our two Glenridding cottages each sleep four people and our Patterdale cottage sleeps 3. Pets are welcome both in the cottages and in most of the local pubs and shops.

For more information or to check availability and prices please visit our Ullswater Holiday Cottages website

The following dates are still available:

Friday 16th March to Friday 23rd March

  • The How Cottage – sleeps 3 – £475 £400

Friday 30th March (7 Nights – EASTER WEEK)

  • The How Cottage – sleeps 3 – £650 £550

For more information on any of the offers above please contact us.

1 & 2 Helvellyn Cottage each sleep 4 people and are in a wonderful elevated position above Glenridding and Ullswater on the bridlepath to Greenside Mine and Helvellyn. The How in Patterdale sleeps 3 and is opposite Place Fell and Goldrill Beck. All cottages are pet friendly.

You can find full details on each cottage by clicking the relevant picture below or the links to the right.

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5 Reasons to Stay at our Lake District Cottages this Autumn

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Last Minute deals on our Ullswater Self Catering Cottages

Why not come and stay at one our pet friendly holiday cottages in Glenridding and Patterdale this autumn. We’ve still got plenty of availability for full week stays and short breaks.

Our two Glenridding cottages each sleep four people and our Patterdale cottage sleeps 3. Pets are welcome both in the cottages and in most of the local pubs and shops.

For more information or to check availability and prices please visit our Ullswater Holiday Cottages website

Five Reasons to come and stay with us in Autumn 2017

Herdwick Sheep at Crookabeck Farm

Herdwick Sheep in Patterdale enoying the Autumn Colours

Reason Number 1 – Enjoy the autumn colours

Now is a great time to visit the Lakes. The leaves have turned and before the next ex-hurricane rips them all off the trees why not come and soak up the sights of the gold and red canopies. The bracken on the fells has gone from green to red and so there are plenty of splendid views to be had. And on a clear crisp day when the sky is blue (it does happen occasionally!) it really is a magical time to be here.

Red Deer often seen above Greenside - but for hom much longer?

Young Stag on the top of Place Fell Patterdale

Reason Number 2 –  Experience the Red Deer Rutting Season

In late October and early November the herd of wild red deer from Martindale come over to Place Fell in Patterdale for the annual rut. You’ll love the eerie sounds of the stags bellowing across the fells all day and all night – and if you bring your binoculars you can watch the deer on the side of Place Fell from our Patterdale Cottage.

St Sunday Crag

Avoid the crowds this autumn in the Lake District

Reason Number 3 – Walk the fells without the crowds

Ever tried doing striding edge on a summers day? Avoid the maddening crowds at this time of year on Helvellyn, St Sunday, Dollywaggon, Fairfield, Place Fell and the rest. On a clear day the views are spectacular all the more so when you get to savour them by yourself. Never mind “mindfulness”, just savour the solitude…

Cyril the Red Squirrel

Cyril the Red Squirrel in our garden behind The How Cottage in Patterdale

Reason Number 4 – Watch the Red Squirrels

It’s a busy time of year for the red squirrels getting ready for winter. We have several who are regular visitors to the bird feeders at our Patterdale Cottage and if you head up the Grisedale Valley or to the foot of Place Fell you’re sure to see some busy friends of Cyril gathering and storing ahead of the snow..

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Morgan enjoing the view of Ullswater from the side of Place Fell

Reason Number 5 – We have some great last minute deals

We have short breaks from just £300 and full week stays from just £450 at our Ullswater Holiday Cottages. What’s not to like? So why not check our availability calendar and come and enjoy a break in the Lakes now.

Roe Deer Patterdale

Fancy seeing you here…..

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Spring Breaks in our Lake District Cottages

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Spring Breaks in our Pet Friendly Holiday Cottages in Glenridding and Patterdale

We still have some availability in some of our holiday cottages in Glenridding and Patterdale for the spring of 2017, including some last minute deals. The following dates are available:

SPECIAL OFFER

  • In The How – our pet friendly cottage in Patterdale, sleeps 3 – ANY WEEK IN APRIL FOR JUST £650 £500

SHORT BREAKS

  • 4 nights in Number 1 Helvellyn Cottage from Monday 1st May for just £400
  • 3 nights in Number 1 Helvellyn Cottage from Tuesday 9th May for just £300

For more information on any of the offers above please contact us.

1 & 2 Helvellyn Cottage each sleep 4 people and are in a wonderful elevated position above Glenridding and Ullswater on the bridlepath to Greenside Mine and Helvellyn. The How in Patterdale sleeps 3 and is opposite Place Fell and Goldrill Beck. All  cottages are pet friendly.

You can find full details on each cottage by clicking the relevant picture below or the links to the right.

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Summer Offers in our Lake District Cottages

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We still have some availability in some of our holiday cottages in Glenridding and Patterdale for the summer of 2016. The following dates are available:

Friday 22nd July – 2 Helvellyn Cottage Glenridding – sleeps 4 – £675 now just £550 for the week

Friday 19th August – 1 Helvellyn Cottage GLenridding – sleeps 4 – £725  now just £625 for the week

Friday 19th August – The How Cottage in Patterdale – sleeps 3 – £675 now just £550 for the week

If you want further details or would like to book any of these weeks then please contact us!

Ewe and Lamb Patterdale

Ewe and Lamb Patterdale

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Winter Availability in our Lake District Cottages

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Winter and New Year Breaks at our Pet Friendly Cottages by Ullswater

As we approach Winter now is a great time to book your break in the Lakes. We still have availability in November and December at our holiday cottages in Glenridding and Patterdale by Ullswater in the Lake District. It’s a great time of the year to visit as the fells put on their autumn colours ahead of winter. Please see below for our current availability.

 

November 2015

 

Friday 20th November for one week –  2 Helvellyn Cottage (£625), The How (£525)

Tuesday 24th November for 3 nights – 1 Helvellyn Cottage £300

Friday 27th November for one week The How (£525)

Monday 30th November for 4 nights – 2 Helvellyn Cottage (£450)

December 2015

Friday 11th December for one week – 1 Helvellyn Cottage (£575) and 2 Helvellyn Cottage (£525)

NEW YEAR – 29th December for one week – The How – £725

1 & 2 Helvellyn Cottage each sleep 4 people and are in a wonderful elevated position above Glenridding and Ullswater on the bridlepath to Greenside Mine and Helvellyn. The How in Patterdale sleeps 3 and is opposite Place Fell and Goldrill Beck. All  cottages are pet friendly.

You can find full details on each cottage by clicking the relevant picture below or the links to the right

Helvellyn Cottages

Helvellyn Cottages

Patterdale Cottage

The How Patterdale

In the meantime here are some photos of the local area to give you a taste of what’s on offer!

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Roe Deer in Patterdale

Roe Deer in Patterdale

Ullswater Mist

Ullswater Mist

Glenridding and Ullswater October 2014

Glenridding and Ullswater

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Summer Offers at our Lake District Cottages

Pet Friendly Lake District Cottages

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Summer Offers at our Ullswater Holiday Cottages

Summer is here and we still have some availability in our pet friendly holiday cottages in Glenridding and Patterdale by Ullswater in the Lake District. See below for the latest offers available.

Monday 22nd June – 4 nights at 2 Helvellyn Cottage for just £350

Tuesday 30th June – 3 nights at 2 Helvellyn Cottage for just £300

Tuesday 7th July – 3 nights at The How in Patterdale for just £300

Friday 10th July – 7 nights at 2 Helvellyn Cottage for just £550

Friday 17th July – 7 nights at the How cottage in Patterdale 

Friday 21st August – 7 nights at the How cottage in Patterdale for just £550

Friday 28th August – 7 nights at the How cottage in Patterdale for just £550

2 Helvellyn Cottage sleeps 4 people and is in a wonderful elevated position above Glenridding and Ullswater. The How in Patterdale sleeps 3 and is opposite Place Fell and Goldrill Beck. Both cottages are pet friendly.

You can find full details on each cottage by clicking the relevant picture below or the links to the right

Helvellyn Cottages

Helvellyn Cottages

Patterdale Cottage

The How Patterdale

In the meantime here are some photos of the local area to give you a taste of what’s on offer!

Beautiful & Peaceful - please keep it that way _3-reddeer

Red Squirrel in Patterdale

Red Squirrel in Patterdale

Spring Lamb enjoying the Sunshine!

Spring Lamb enjoying the Sunshine!

Helvellyn Cottages from St Sunday Crag

Helvellyn Cottages from St Sunday Crag

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Our Lake District Holiday Cottage Spring Offers

Patterdale in the Spring

Spring Offers in our Cottages by Ullswater

It’s a great time to visit the Lake District – the Daffodils are out, the lambs are frolicking in the fields, and we’ve even spotted some blue sky and sunshine over the last few weeks!

We still have some availability in our cottages in Glenridding and Patterdale for May including:

Short Break in Helvellyn Cottage 2 from 3rd May for 4 nights – just £450

A week in Helvellyn Cottage 2 from Friday 8th May and Friday 29th May – just £600 each

For full details of availability please see our May and June Availability Calendar

In the meantime enjoy some photos taken in the last week or so around Patterdale, Glenridding and Ullswater in the Lake District.

Spring Colours in the Garden of 1 Helvellyn Cottage

Spring Colours in the Garden of 1 Helvellyn Cottage

Roe Deer in Patterdale

Roe Deer in Patterdale

Ewe and Lamb Patterdale

Ewe and Lamb Patterdale

Snow on Helvellyn in April  2015

Snow on Helvellyn in April 2015

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Winter around Ullswater and Helvellyn

Ullswater and Helvellyn Feb 2015

Ullswater and Helvellyn Feb 2015

Visiting our Ullswater Cottages in the Winter

We thought we’d share some photos we’ve taken in the last week or so around Glenridding, Patterdale and Ullswater area. It’s a beautiful time of year and a fantastic location – plenty of snow still on the fell tops, crisp blue skies and nice and quiet. We still have some availability in our cottages in Patterdale and Glenridding so if you’d like to come and stay please visit our website using the links to the right. Alternatively just scroll down and enjoy the views we’ve been enjoying this past week.

Helvellyn Cottage Garden in the Snow

Helvellyn Cottage Garden

Helvellyn Cottages in the snow

Helvellyn Cottages in the snow

Morgan on the side of Place Fell above Ullswater

Morgan on the side of Place Fell above Ullswater last week

 

The Duke of Portland Boathouse Ullswater

The Duke of Portland Boathouse Ullswater

Snow on Blencathra

Snow on Blencathra

Summit of Helvellyn above Striding Egde

Summit of Helvellyn above Striding Edge

St Patricks Boatyard Ullswater

St Patricks Boatyard Ullswater

Red Deer on the side of Place Fell

Red Deer on the side of Place Fell

Patterdale this morning

Patterdale this morning

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Autumn in the Lakes – A Great Time to Visit Ullswater

Glenridding and Ullswater October 2014

Glenridding and Ullswater October 2014

Visiting our Ullswater Cottages in the Autumn

As autumn approaches we thought we’d share some photos we’ve taken in the last week in the Glenridding, Patterdale and Ullswater area. It’s a beautiful time of year and a fantastic location. We still have some autumn available in our cottages so if you’d like to come and stay please visit our website using the links to the right. Alternatively just scroll down and enjoy the views we’ve been enjoying this past week.

Ullswater

The lake looks beautiful all year round but at this time of year with clear skies and the cold fresh mornings it takes on an even more magical quality…

Ullswater Mist

Ullswater Mist

More Ullswater Mist!

More Ullswater Mist!

St Patricks Boatyard and Place Fell Ullswater

St Patricks Boatyard and Place Fell Ullswater

Ullswater Wildlife

The area around Ullswater is home to a huge range of wildlife, from Red Squirrels to Red Deer. With the rutting season upon us now is the time to head to Place Fell and go on a deer hunt.

Roe Deer Patterdale

Roe Deer Patterdale

Rutting Stag on Place Fell

Rutting Stag on Place Fell

Cyril the Red Squirrel

Cyril the Red Squirrel in our garden behind The How Cottage in Patterdale

 

 

Swan on Ullswater

Swan on Ullswater

Ewes on Place Fell

Ewes on Place Fell

Mountain Views

Come to Ullswater at any time of the year and you’ll get some spectacular views but Autumn has a magic all of its own..

Helvellyn and Striding Edge

Helvellyn and Striding Edge

Moon above Place Fell

Moon above Place Fell

Inversion over Brotherswater

Inversion over Brotherswater

The View across Ullswater to Greenside

The View across Ullswater to Greenside and the Glenridding Hotel

Well that’s it for now. To see more of our photos please follow Helvellyn on Twitter.

You can also help us to protect this wonderful landscape from needless and mindless development by supporting our www.noziphere.org campaign. Many thanks.

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No Zip Lines in Glenridding

Please help us to kill off this idea before it has even started! #noziphere

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Just Say No to the Proposed Zip Wires in Glenridding

My posts here are normally celebrating the natural beauty and tranquillity of the Lake District, and of the Ullswater and Helvellyn area in particular – so I apologise in advance for using this platform for a bit of soap boxing. However it is precisely because I love the Lake District as it is, and want to protect it for the benefit of all, that I am about to rant on against the ludicrous proposals being mooted to install four, 100 mph, 1 mile long zip lines in Glenridding by Helvellyn and Ullswater.

The Story so far…

The Lake District National Park (LDNP) has issued a planning advice statement to a company who are considering developing a new ‘attraction’ in Glenridding – at least 4 parallel, mile long, zip lines, with operating speeds of…

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