Ellwood House

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

21 Customer Review(s)

“The shower is prone to air locks rendering it inoperable.”

The owner is aware of this and talked us through the procedure to rectify this.

- Mr Strange, September 2021
Mrs Dobson August 2021

“A great cottage - lots to see in the area and a perfect location.”

Great secure garden for the dogs too.

- Mrs Dobson, August 2021
Mrs Elkington July 2021

“Ellwood House is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location.”

It is very comfortably furnished and a fully equipped kitchen provides a real “home-from-home” feeling. The safe & secure garden is ideal for dogs too. Caldbeck Village is lovely (only a 10 minute walk) and has a pub, small shop, two cafes and a few craft/gift shops selling locally produced items. This was our second stay here and we are hoping to return again soon ….. so if anyone is after a relaxing, comfortable vacation in beautiful surroundings then we can definitely recommend Ellwood House.

- Mrs Elkington, July 2021
Mrs Gwynne July 2021

“Fantastic house with everything you could need.”

Lovely village with great local pub and village shop. Walks direct from the house

- Mrs Gwynne, July 2021
Mr Wilce June 2021

“A well presented cottage that is equipped with all you need.”

The outside space is a real bonus, not overlooked with great views. The cottage is located a 10 minute walk from the village centre, it is ideally located to explore the northern lakes and the Solway Firth.

- Mr Wilce, June 2021
Mrs Melrose April 2021

“It was great to have the opportunity to get away and see relatives and enjoy the countryside.”

The cottage was lovely and the facilities perfect for the current situation.

- Mrs Melrose, April 2021
Mrs Whalley December 2020

“The location is lovely, you do get people walking past the sitting room window, but that’s ok.”

cottage has well stocked cupboards so no need to take any utensils along, garden is big and very good for dogs to run round in. bedrooms ample sized with a lot of wardrobe space. the bonus is the log fire really makes a difference when you come back from a long walk and light the fire - it really was blissful. we can’t wait to return. Thankyou.

- Mrs Whalley, December 2020
Mrs Doyle October 2020

“The cottage was warm, comfortable and had everything you need.”

It’s in a great location and we visited Buttermere, Ennerdale, Castlerigg Circle and Derwent Water. One of the best walks though was a local one from Caldbeck to Sebergham through the woods and along the river - it was beautiful. The dogs enjoyed the garden and as it was secure we had piece of mind. We had a lovely stay.

- Mrs Doyle, October 2020
Mr Finch August 2020

“Property set in a lovely village with local pub and shop with wonderful views all around”

- Mr Finch, August 2020
Mr Ibbotson February 2020

“Lovely house,lovely setting.”

Ellwood House is ideally situated just 5 mins from the centre of Caldbeck.Although on a road it's a minor road with little traffic other than the postman and the odd farm vehicle!It is spacious and well equipped.We found it had everything we needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay :) It is also very Dog friendly.The enclosed rear garden is perfect for dogs.We have a very clever Cocker Spaniel who failed to escape so I would say it's pretty secure!Beyond the garden is ample enclosed parking for a couple of cars.We had a LWB VW Van and had no problem turning it around in the parking area.There is also a LARGE garage to secure bikes/canoes or whatever outdoor equipment you may have.On the whole the house pretty much ticks all boxes for an active family holiday! Caldbeck is a nice little Cumbrian village that is not "touristy" like some others in the National Park.It has a very relaxing vibe about it.The local pub is both friendly and serves excellent quality food.Plenty of nice family friendly walking from the village and plenty of maps/guides in the house. We will definitely be back!!

- Mr Ibbotson, February 2020
Mrs Moss December 2019

“Beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage, we had a lovely Christmas break, would definitely recommend and will hopefully return one day!”

- Mrs Moss, December 2019
Mr Phillips September 2019

“Elwood house is warm and comfortable.”

It is somewhat dated but as it is let out to families with pets I would not spend a fortune on updating it if it were mine. Main bed is comfortable but could be wider for two average size adults. The single bathroom did not cause us a problem as there was only the two of us but for a family of 6 I could see major problems so a second loo would be nice. The location is a little off the beaten track but is still fine for all of the lakes if you are happy to spend some time driving. Oddfellows Arms in the village is friendly and serves good food at a reasonable price.

- Mr Phillips, September 2019
Mrs Elkington August 2019

“From all the cottages we have booked through Sykes since we found your website over 3 years ago .”

.... this certainly has to be the best !!! Location was excellent (Caldbeck has everything we needed, friendly pub, lovely tea rooms and a village shop). Cottage was wonderful (very comfortable with lots of space and a superb dog friendly garden). This is a real “home from home” and before we left we had already booked Ellwood House again for next year ..... that says it all !!

- Mrs Elkington, August 2019
Mrs Baker July 2019

“Peaceful. Spectacular scenery.”

- Mrs Baker, July 2019
Penn July 2019

“The cottage is lovely, well decorated and the kitchen is well equipped except for a garlic crusher!”

! The garden is spectacular, well maintained and safe for our Labrador to run around in. It is a quiet area just on the outskirts of Caldbeck village. The cottage had lots of helpful information on places to go and where all the great walks are locally. Caldbeck has a pretty good pub which serves reasonable food, a couple of great tea rooms and the shop still has a POST OFFICE yes I know it’s amazing and they sell petrol ! Only down side was that we were not told before booking that we could not leave our dog in the property alone. This made it difficult when we ate out in the evening and we would have liked that information prior to booking although I understand why this is said as some dogs are destructive.

- Penn, July 2019
Mrs Pugh May 2019

“Location really good, meant we were out everyday exploring.”

Villiage was lovely, we ate at the pub and went to the tea shop on various occasions. A lovely relaxing time away.

- Mrs Pugh, May 2019
Mrs Wilding May 2019

“Great location for exploring the Lakes, lovely little village with a good pub and shop all within easy walking distance.”

The cottage has everything we needed with the bonus of a large garden for our two dogs. Would definitely book again if staying in the northern Lakes.

- Mrs Wilding, May 2019
Mr Hartley February 2019

“A very enjoyable holiday in a lovely cottage.”

The cottage itself was very well equipped with many modern appliances and was very comfortable. Also the communication from the owner was spot on. Many thanks

- Mr Hartley, February 2019
Mrs Gillon September 2018

“Great location, lovely village and comfortable cottage.”

Great walks from the doorstep. Very dog friendly

- Mrs Gillon, September 2018
Mr Gandy August 2018

“The main issue we had was actually before the holiday.”

I had a conversation with one of the company representatives regarding travel insurance. I would like to state that it was my mistake selecting travel insurance when initially booking our holiday. But I was sure I did not ask for insurance, due to the fact we already have annual insurance. Because of personal reasons, I did not check the holiday confirmation which included the travel insurance. As soon as I realised the mistake, I contacted Lakes Cottage Holidays and the representative was adamant there was nothing she could do. I was not happy with the situation, but it seemed we were stuck with the travel insurance. I even asked if there was anything she could do as a gesture of good will, but she was polite and firm when stating the company response was final and if I was unhappy the only course of action was the FCA. The insurance situation could have been sorted amicably, but Lakes Cottage Holidays stuck firmly to their terms and conditions. The insurance premium was forty pounds. This is a small amount of money compared with the total holiday cost of around £800. We will not use this lettings agent in the future and any recommendation is out of the question.

- Mr Gandy, August 2018
Mr Searle July 2018

“Your literature stated that towels were not supplied, in bold letters!”

I packed an extra bag full of towels and tea towels, only to find towels on each bed and tea towels in kitchen. A bit annoying so could you please change your details.

- Mr Searle, July 2018
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The property

A delightful 18th-century stone cottage, nestled within an elevated position in the pretty village of Caldbeck.

This dwelling is perfect for friends and families looking to explore the area, as the property houses a spacious interior with a beautiful contemporary design to complement.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed to a cosy sitting room, where you and your loved ones can snuggle during a winter’s evening in front of the warming woodburning stove and TV.

To the back of the space is a charming, formal dining area, complete with a seating arrangement for up to six guests.

Inside, you will also find a well-equipped kitchen, boasting all the necessities you will require during your stay.

Follow the stairs up to the three brightly decorated bedrooms, comprising a double bedroom and two twin bedrooms.

Completing the first floor is a well-appointed family bathroom, with a shower over bath, basin and WC.

Outside you can enjoy a summer’s day within the enclosed back garden, completed with table and chairs.

Within a 10-minute walk you will access the local pub and shop, situated within the village of Caldbeck.

To keep you busy, the area is renowned for its walks and from the cottage you will be able to walk the fells or find Gill Beck which runs through the village with a footpath just behind.

Further afield, is the market town of Keswick, where you can explore the many shops and restaurants, or take a boat trip around lake Derwentwater.

Ellwood House is a delightful cottage, set in a quaint location, perfect for a family getaway.

Summary

Three bedrooms; 1 x double,1 super king sized zip and link (which can be a twin) and a further twin bedroom
Bathroom, bath with power shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen, large external utility
Sitting room/diner with wood-burning stove
Oil central heating and wood-burning stove
Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher
Freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in external utility room
42" Smart TV, fast WiFi and DVD player
Fuel and power inc. in rent
All logs and kindling included
Bed linen and towels inc. in the rent
Private parking for four cars
Large dog friendly enclosed secluded garden
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Patio area with BBQ and fire bowl and garden furniture seating 6 people
Welcome pack
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and village pub 600 meters

About the location

CALDBECK

Wigton 7.5 miles; Carlisle 12 miles; Keswick 16 miles; Cockermouth 17 miles.

The charming Cumbrian village of Caldbeck is situated on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful moorland and fells. It’s a classic stone built village with a church, pub, village green and duck pond. The church dates back to the 12th century and is famous for being the resting place of the renowned huntsman John Peel. Although in every sense a ‘traditional working village’, the local craft centre at Priest Mill and the riverside walks to the Howk gorge, draw visitors to Caldbeck. The village is an ideal base for the northern Lakes, the market town of Keswick, as well as Lakes Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite. The natural beauty of the Solway coast, well-known for its golf courses and the town of Cockermouth, the birthplace of William Wordsworth are close by, whilst also within driving distance is the cathedral city of Carlisle, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish Borders.

If you require the super king double to be made into a twin - please advise at the time of booking.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The shower is prone to air locks rendering it inoperable.”

“A great cottage - lots to see in the area and a perfect location.”

“Ellwood House is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location.”

“Fantastic house with everything you could need.”

“A well presented cottage that is equipped with all you need.”

“It was great to have the opportunity to get away and see relatives and enjoy the countryside.”

“The location is lovely, you do get people walking past the sitting room window, but that’s ok.”

“The cottage was warm, comfortable and had everything you need.”

“Property set in a lovely village with local pub and shop with wonderful views all around”

“Lovely house,lovely setting.”

“Beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage, we had a lovely Christmas break, would definitely recommend and will hopefully return one day!”

“Elwood house is warm and comfortable.”

“From all the cottages we have booked through Sykes since we found your website over 3 years ago .”

“Peaceful. Spectacular scenery.”

“The cottage is lovely, well decorated and the kitchen is well equipped except for a garlic crusher!”

“Location really good, meant we were out everyday exploring.”

“Great location for exploring the Lakes, lovely little village with a good pub and shop all within easy walking distance.”

“A very enjoyable holiday in a lovely cottage.”

“Great location, lovely village and comfortable cottage.”

“The main issue we had was actually before the holiday.”

“Your literature stated that towels were not supplied, in bold letters!”

The property

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About the location

CALDBECK