£542
Short Breaks Available
Fell Foot Cottage
Originally built as a miner’s cottage for workers at the nearby Greenside Lead Mine, Fell Foot Cottage has been thoughtfully renovated to create welcoming and characterful holiday accommodation in the heart of the Ullswater Valley. Set in an elevated position above Glenridding, the cottage enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding fells and the valley below, offering a wonderfully peaceful setting.
Positioned on the gravel lane and footpath leading towards Helvellyn, the property is perfectly placed for keen walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are planning challenging fell days or leisurely lakeside strolls, this cottage provides an ideal base from which to explore one of the Lake District’s most dramatic landscapes.
Inside, the stone-built terraced cottage is arranged over three floors and blends traditional charm with modern comforts. The living areas are warm and inviting, with a wood-burning stove providing a cosy focal point after a day outdoors, while the well-equipped kitchen is designed around shared meals and relaxed evenings together.
Outside, a sloping cottage garden offers a lovely spot to sit in the afternoon sunshine. Here, guests can unwind while listening to birdsong and the gentle bleating of sheep on the surrounding fells – a true sense of calm and connection to the landscape.
For days when cooking feels like too much effort, the popular Traveller’s Rest pub is just 5 minutes walk away, serving a good selection of ales and highly regarded food. Glenridding village itself offers further cafés, pubs, a hotel with a public bar and a well-stocked convenience store selling locally made sandwiches, pies and essentials.
Fell Foot Cottage is accepting arrivals from 1 November '26 onwards.
Property Highlights
Dogs Not Permitted 
Pub within 1 Mile 
Log Burner / Fireplace 
Garden / Patio 
Washing Machine 
Dishwasher 
Hairdryer 
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Take a closer look at Fell Foot Cottage
- Living Room: Comfortable 3-seat sofa and two armchairs, Morso wood-burning stove, wall-mounted TV with Apple TV for streaming services (own accounts required for paid subscriptions), selection of books. Door leading to the front seating area and terraced garden.
- Kitchen: Centred around a dining table and chairs, with modern appliances including electric halogen hob and oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and kettle. Ample cupboard storage and well-equipped with pots, pans and crockery. Rear door to a shared pathway behind the terrace.
- Bedroom 1: Double bed (4’6”), bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe, chest of drawers, and a charming window seat with beautiful valley and fell views.
- Bedroom 2: Single bed (3’), bedside lamp, chest of drawers and hooks behind the door. Views towards the rear fellside.
- Shower Room: Modern suite with large shower cubicle, basin with electric shaver socket, WC and heated towel rail.
- Bedroom 3: Double bed (4’6”), bedside tables, chest of drawers, vaulted ceiling and Velux window. A futon-style mattress is available for children under 10 years old (own bedding required if used).
- Garden: Sloped garden area with lawn and established shrubbery.
- Arrivals are welcome from 1 November '26 onwards.
- On-road parking is available for up to two cars. Additional parking is available in the village.
- Pets are not permitted at this property.
- For infants, a travel cot, a highchair (which straps to a dining chair and has a table), and a baby bath that fits into the shower cubicle are available on request.
- A starter supply of consumables is provided, including tea, coffee, hand soap, toilet paper, wood, kindling, and stove matches, usually sufficient for the first night.
- Glenridding does not receive a terrestrial TV signal due to the surrounding fells; free streaming services such as BBC iPlayer and ITVX are available. Paid streaming services require guests to have their own accounts.
- This property is decorated for Christmas.
- There are no EV charging facilities at the property. The nearest EV Charger is located in Gnerigging village.
- Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping, is not permitted indoors.
- Hen, stag or similar events are not permitted.
- Important: Access to the property is via a steep, grassy track from the road and parking area; this is unsuitable and unstable for vehicles.
- Arrival time: 16:00 / Departure time: 10:00
About the location
Glenridding itself is a vibrant yet relaxed village, popular with walkers, cyclists and visitors seeking a scenic base without the crowds of some central Lake District locations. From the village pier, guests can board the iconic Ullswater Steamers, sailing north to Aira Force waterfalls, Pooley Bridge, or the peaceful hamlet of Howtown on the eastern shore.
The Ullswater Valley is ideal for those looking to slow the pace and enjoy nature, while remaining within easy reach of other well-known destinations. Scenic drives connect the area to market towns, lakes and villages throughout the National Park, making Fell Foot Cottage an excellent base for a varied Lake District stay.
Nearby places of interest:
- Patterdale – approx. 1 mile
- Pooley Bridge – approx. 12 miles
- Keswick – approx. 18 miles
- Penrith – approx. 17 miles
- Windermere (via Kirkstone Pass) – approx. 16 miles
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Things to do nearby
Ullswater Steamers
Lake District Gyroplanes
Theatre by the Lake
Alpacaly Ever After
Honister Mine – Via Ferrata Classic
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Brockhole on Windermere
Go Ape – Whinlatter
E-Bike Rentals
