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9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Uldale, Cumbria

Lake District Wildlife Park6 min drive
Skiddaw14 min drive
Derwentwater16 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great base for an active outdoor holiday, close enough to the main areas of Lake District and far enough out for some pe...

Andy D.

Sep 17, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

4 Star Cottage With Games Room, In Lovely Scenery Near Bassenthwaite

Emerald Bank Cottage is situated in the most spectacular northern part of the Lake District. It looks like a traditional lakeland cottage but has every modern appliance including an electric car charging point and superfast fibre broadband.

It has everything you’ll need for a walking or family holiday in the Lake District - including, maps, walking books, boot racks, dog basket/bowls and a games room with table football and air hockey.

The cottage is situated in Uldale, a small rural village in the Lake District National Park between Bassenthwaite Lake and Caldbeck. The village has a tea room, tennis court and playground.

This part of Cumbria is beautiful and quiet, excellent for walking away from the crowds. There are walks straight from the door, with sightings of birds of prey and red squirrels commonplace. The lakes of Bassenthwaite, Buttermere, Crummock, Derwent, Ullswater, Loweswater, Ennerdale are a short drive away.

Keswick or Cockermouth are 15 mins away.

Property manager

Kay Wesley

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets not allowed upstairs or on furniture

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wigton

Located in Wigton, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Derwentwater and Lodore Falls. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake District Wildlife Park, or check out an event or a game at Keswick Climbing Wall.

Uldale, Cumbria

What's nearby

Lake District Wildlife Park - 6 min drive
Bassenthwaite Lake - 8 min drive
Skiddaw - 14 min drive
Derwentwater - 16 min drive
Lodore Falls - 20 min drive

Getting around

Wigton Station - 29 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sun Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪The Lakes Distillery - ‬7 min drive
‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬7 min drive
‪Greyhound Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Bistro at the Distillery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Star Cottage With Games Room, In Lovely Scenery Near Bassenthwaite pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 Star Cottage With Games Room, In Lovely Scenery Near Bassenthwaite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Star Cottage With Games Room, In Lovely Scenery Near Bassenthwaite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 Star Cottage With Games Room, In Lovely Scenery Near Bassenthwaite located?

This family-friendly Wigton cottage is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.8 km) from All Saints' Church, Boltongate, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake District Wildlife Park and Bassenthwaite Lake. The Green and Dubwath Silver Meadows are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends get together

Great base for an active outdoor holiday, close enough to the main areas of Lake District and far enough out for some peace and quiet. Originally booked for 6 but only 4 of us managed to make the trip, but there is ample room and the property is comfortable. It was an ideal base for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette C.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent holiday cottage!!

The cottage was lovely. We had 3 couples and mother in law in our party and the property was ideal. Plenty of room, dog friendly and great selection of games and dvds. Would book again!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

17 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

A lovely home, set in an idyllic village in Northern Lakes, with a wonderful views of Skiddaw from just round the corner! A great, spacious and perfectly laid out property for our two families. The Games Room was a particular hit! We enjoyed a lovely log fire in the evenings after a day out walking. Wonderful walks from the doorstep and a short drive to Keswick. A wonderful stay and excellent hosts too, We highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen J., Leicestershire

3 Aug 2021

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Lovely stay

We had a lovely week at the cottage and there was plenty of room for six of us, including two teenagers. The location is rural and I'd planned some activities in advance, to lure our teenagers outside. They particularly enjoyed paddle boarding and kayaking at Derwentwater. The location suited us as we wanted somewhere quiet to go with grandparents. The cottage has a field with cows opposite, which regularly walked backwards and forwards on the road outside, to a farm. We ate out a few times at the Snooty Fox pub in the village and also the Oddfellows pub in Calbeck. The cottage is ideally situated for rural walks and bike rides, you just have to expect some mud! We rode to Whinlatter and up Honister pass from there, as well as doing some local walks. Thanks for a good stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

16 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay in a great cottage

The cottage is lovely and cosy, and a great location to explore the northern lakes - close enough to Keswick to pop in for shopping and sightseeing, but far enough away to feel quiet and relaxed during half term. The enclosed patio at the rear of the property was lovely for evening sun, and a nice safe place for the children to play. Communication was great, the owner checked in with us on our first day to see if we had all we needed which was very much appreciated. We would absolutely recommend this cottage to others, we will certainly look to visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

11 Apr 2020

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Perfectly situated for a quiet break in the North Lakes

This is a neat and deceptively spacious home away from home in a quiet and friendly village. A short trip to Keswick, Buttermere etc., and some good walks from the doorstep. Comfortable and well appointed cottage. We had to leave in the middle of our planned stay because of the Covid lockdown. Kay was very generous and accommodating!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

J H.

12 Jan 2020

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Christmas at Emerald Bank Cottage Uldale.

Stunning, Thank you for facilitating the best Christmas ever. Five adults four children and one dog, wanted for nothing. En route we worried "was there going to be enough bedding, towels etc" no problem, everything was so well catered for. Even cooking Christmas dinner, everything we needed was at hand. The location was simply stunning, an area of the Lakes new to us all. So very excited to explore the fells, but the real joy was coming home to a real cosy fire, hot bath and home cooked food. We will be booking to stay here again, one week just wasn't enough. Thanks again, and please send our thanks to the owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel T.

4 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homely

The property provides a home away from home. Highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dominick R.

6 Oct 2019

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Lovely, comfortable cottage for three of us.

Lovely spot with great views and walks from the door. We were fortunate to have perfect weather. Convenient to Mae’s Tea Room and the Snooty Fox, with friendly, helpful people.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andy J.

24 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Deceptively largeproperty. Good size bedrooms and great attic room. Coal fire on a rainy day was lovely.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

26 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous location in the North Lake District

This is a great family property, everything is thought of to make your holiday in the lakes really easy. Bedding, towels, welcome kit, and maps and really well furnished house. This is our second visit and we will be returning just because we love the location and the care the owners have taken with ensuring your stay is problem free. We love the village with lots of character and everyone is so friendly our dog was transfixed by the cows that walked past the house each morning. We highly recommend Emily's Black Lion (fabulous pub / beer and excellent value for money food) in nearby Ireby.

10/10 Excellent

Val E., Wheatley Oxford

12 Aug 2019

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Excellent cottage

Lovely and cosy cottage which had everything we wanted for a week’s stay. Fabulous

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

15 June 2019

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Half term May week

Really homely and well equipped cottage. Plenty big enough for 2 families of 4. The games room on the top floor was a big hit with the children. Would definitely book again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Vicky D.

24 Feb 2019

Great cottage. Great area

Lovely stay in a lovely quiet part of the lakes. (Although early morning cows (6am) were a little bit of a surprise. Great walks at the back of Skiddaw.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Tracey d.

6 Oct 2018

Fantastic

Wonderful place to stay, lots of facilities at the house, with lovely touches like a shed to store bikes, ideas of walks from the door of the cottage, maps to borrow, the utility room for wet coats, football table and air hockey to keep all ages amused! Lots to do both locally walks, tennis, tea room, pub, the cows and of course further afield, lakes, castles and mountains. (Lots of ideas in a folder provided) Highly recommend and would love to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

DENISE JOY B.

4 May 2018

LAKELAND RETREAT

BEAUTIFUL CLEAN AND TIDY COTTAGE FOR A THREE NIGHT FAMILY STAY. THE WEATHER WAS AMAZING. WE CLIMBED HELVELLYN IN THE BEST WEATHER FROM ULSTER STARTING THE DAY OFF AT 28 DEGREED C FINISHING OFF AT THE TOP IN ICE AND SNOW. AMAZING VIEWS OVER MOST OF THE LAKES. WE WALKED AROUND SOME OF ULSTER AND CAME BACK BY THE STEAMER. WE SPENT TIME IN KESWICK WALKING BY DERWENTWATER. RECOMMEND THE VISITOR CENTRE ON THE BORROWDALE SIDE OF KEWSICK FOR A SPOT OF LUNCH.

8/10 Good

Denise B.

4 May 2018

Uldale retreat

Six of us (family) and small dog stayed in this beautiful home from home accommodation for three nights. We had the most amazing weather for middle of April. There was everything a family needed and everything for dog including a basket, bowls etc. A lot of thought has gone into this beautiful home. We were made to feel most welcome. We had extra family join us for a day and I was able to cater for them with the ample pots etc. The games room was a hit with the kids and their Dad!. Well thought out for all members to enjoy. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY M.

16 Feb 2018

Great Property

We had a great stay, the property was a great size for 2 families with 2 small dogs. The games tables kept the kids entertained and there was everything we needed, it was just like home. The pub was just down the road and the food was good. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

JAmes E C.

27 Oct 2017

Great place, ideal for us. We'll be back all being well.

House well appointed with everything we needed. Good to have maps available for our use. Excellent pub just a stone's throw away.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

17 Apr 2017

Fantastic cottage. Beautifully appointed.

Emerald Bank Cottage was a wonderful place to stay. Everything you need is provided. The location is brilliant..a traditional, working Cumbrian village and so close to numerous places to see, walk, visit, eat etc. No hesitation in recommending this cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy Martin M.

27 Mar 2017

Excellent property really clean and good facilities.

I annually organise a winter walking trip to the lakes and have never explored this area before, excellent walking around Knott and skiddaw via ullock pike. The property was a excellent base with good facilities. The snooty Fox pub was really friendly and served a good pint after a day in the fells.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mia P.

12 Jan 2017

Fantastic time was had by all

The best holiday cottage we have ever stayed at. Extremely well equipped and warm. Lovely walks from the house. Atmospheric pub and delightful tea rooms in the village where we ate supper one night.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

23 July 2016

Great cottage and fantastic location 😃

Cottage has everything you need and is very comfortable - the village of Uldale is excellent, local people are very friendly and the local pub is very handy and also the tearoom next door is excellent where you can get great food and drink. We all enjoyed it very much and have hesitation in saying " we will be back".

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

28 June 2016

High Standard of accomadation

Really enjoyed our stay at Emerald bank cottage. The property was very well maintained and had all the facilities we required for our stay. There was lots of useful information about walks and local attractions which just added to the enjoyment. Location was lovely and quiet with an excellent pub in the village. The farmers arguing about who should should a gate just added to the fun. I would recommend this property.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela Ashcroft

3 June 2015

Lovely cottage in gorgeous area

Emerald Bank Cottage is a lovely cottage, spotlessly clean and very well equipped and in a pretty village, Uldale. We spent a wonderful weekend (3 couples) exploring the Northern Fells, a really beautiful part of the Lake District and so much quieter than the central area. The cottage had everything we needed for a great weekend. Kay, the owner ensured we had all the information etc we needed. There is a good pub in the village too, serving excellent food. We loved the cottage and the area so much we will be returning and can recommend to anyone who wants a comfortable cottage in this super part of Cumbria.

About the host

Hosted by Kay Wesley

We are Kay and Mike Wesley. We live in Cheshire and we have five children and a dog. We all love the great outdoors, walking, picnicking and just messing about in the countryside. We like the Highlands of Scotland and the Lake District best. We have been to the cottage lots and it is a really lovely place to just hang out, somehow seems really easy to be there and everyone is always in a good mood. Several family members have also been with gangs of friends too, which is great, and lots of friends' families have stayed. Everyone loves it and wants to come back again. So do we!

Why they chose this property

We chose Emerald Bank Cottage because it is in our favourite part of the Lakes 'where the crowds don't go' and the scenery here is breathtaking, without any litter, noise or traffic. The northern Lakes are just fabulous. I think our favourite is possibly Loweswater, which hardly anyone visits, but is just lovely and a nice 5 miles round to walk with woodland and fell included in the walk. Follow it up with Steak and Ale Pie at the Kirkstile Inn and their own brewed beer. Lovely Buttermere is beautiful with a flat 4-mile walk round and also with a couple of good pubs for lunch at one end. Crummock Water is also fantastic and very quiet, with a lovely walk through the woods at the north end.

What makes this property unique

We've tried to think of everything we have ever wanted on all the many self-catering holidays we have been on. People remark on how well-equipped it is, from plenty of wine glasses to the iPod dock. And everyone loves the games room for evening competitions! We know how annoying it is when there is nowhere to hang your wet cagoule so we had the utility room extended to include a drying area with hooks above a big radiator, and boot racks too. We included a dog basket and dog bowls, and even bird feeders in the garden. We've added a hose in the side yard to wash your muddy boots and dog. We've included Ordinance Survey Maps of the whole Lake District as well as a number of good walking books.

Our approach has worked, everyone loves staying here as much as we do - hope you do, too!