Title: A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32928991&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. Cottage with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Ullswater ## Photo gallery for A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. ![Fireplace - A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. (Watermillock, near Ullswater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929000/32928991/2ab3c5ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. 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(Watermillock, near Ullswater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929000/32928991/5e2c54b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Ullswater, A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. Excellent views and Lakeside walks from the door.. Lower Ground Floor: Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer Sun Room: 50" Smart TV, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Patio Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Patio Doors Leading To Patio Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet Bathroom: Slipper Bath, Walk-In Shower, Toilet Ground Floor: Living/dining room: Smart TV, Open Fire Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher First Floor: Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Oil central heating, electric underfloor heating (in bathrooms), gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner and open fire included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. The Old Bothy, circa 1750, is a traditional, semi-detached, stone built holiday home which stands in a tranquil, elevated position close to the shore of Ullswater. This charming cottage combines character with modern facilities and enjoys spectacular views to the Eastern Fells. Perfectly placed between the lakeside villages of Glenridding and Pooley Bridge guests will enjoy the varied outdoor activities close at hand amidst the most beautiful scenery. A stunning drive over Kirkstone Pass connects Ullswater to Windermere. A perfect holiday retreat for touring the Lake District National Park. Shops 3 miles and pub 1 mile. Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101760000/101752500/101752490/cdaa5745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tethera: Eco-Luxury Passivhaus on Ullswater Watermillock - 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Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=32920538&PinnedHotelID=32920538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-26071-26071 3 Bedroom Accommodation in Watermillock Near Ullswater 3 bedroom accommodation in Watermillock, near Ullswater Penrith ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.58487%2C-2.87460&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Sg1cmvzVoQ59GKKmKZf1ZcCRm9Q=) Watermillock, near Ullswater #### What's nearby - Ullswater \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Lowther Castle and Gardens \- 15 min drive \- 9.8 miles - Whinfell Forest \- 21 min drive \- 17.7 miles - Lodore Falls \- 29 min drive \- 22.8 miles - Lake Windermere \- 30 min drive \- 18.7 miles #### Getting around - Penrith Station - 18 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Boot & Shoe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Queens Head - ‬9 min drive - ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ullswater Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Fellbites - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities.? ### What time is check-in at A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities.? ### What time is check-out at A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities.? ### Where is A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## A lovely 1750’s Bothy combining charm and character with modern day facilities. Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### madeleine 12 Aug 2020 #### excellent comfortable cottage. excellent comfortable cottage. good supply of coal and wood ensured we had a good fire for cosy nights. very quite location with great views of the fells..we had a query about the heating controls and the owner rang us back immediately to talk it through & ensure everything was fine. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### madeleine This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Callum 7 Oct 2020 #### Absolutely fantastic time at The Old Bothy. Absolutely fantastic time at The Old Bothy. The cottage is beautiful, very spacious and in a spectacular location. Looking forward to visiting again. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Callum This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances 2 Oct 2020 #### We really enjoyed our stay at this delightful cottage. We really enjoyed our stay at this delightful cottage. It has real character and is ideal for anyone just wanting to get away from it all and find some peace in a tranquil and picturesque location. There are some greats walks around the area and it is not far from the lake (Ullswater). We very much hope to return. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Frances This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 8 Sept 2020 #### F Fantastic holiday Cottage in a very quiet location - perfect for relaxing and enjoying the holiday 5 minutes to Ullswater and lots of local walks Cottage had everything I needed and more Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Andrew This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 15 Aug 2020 #### The Bothy is an excellent property for a weeks stay. The Bothy is an excellent property for a weeks stay. The lounge dinning room is very spacious and the bedrooms downstairs are a bit of a novelty (we did not use the attic room.) The garden room is very bright and airy but the radiator is a little too small to heat sufficently in the winter, but when the log fire is lit it is very warm and pleasant. The parking is a bit tight and reversing down the drive takes a bit of getting used to as there is insufficient space to turn round ourtside the cottage unless your car is quite small. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a large gas stove which is good to cook on once you get used to the controls. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### David This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda 18 Jul 2020 #### A lovely cottage in a stunning location, the cottage had everything we needed and was really cosy on A lovely cottage in a stunning location, the cottage had everything we needed and was really cosy on a evening with the fire on. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Amanda This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Carla 9 Jul 2020 #### E Excellent place to stay so close to the spectacular Ullswater Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Carla This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### E 22 Oct 2019 #### We had a fantastic week at the old Bothy. We had a fantastic week at the old Bothy... and were extremely lucky with the weather which was a bonus. It was always good to soak off our walks in the big deep bath with plenty of hot water. The kids loved the attic bedroom and the adults loved sitting by the fire at the end of the day. ##### E This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 28 Apr 2019 #### Lovely cottage very close to the lake and to some lovely hikes. Lovely cottage very close to the lake and to some lovely hikes. As long as you have a car then it’s all very accessible! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annwyn 23 Apr 2019 #### lovely well equipped cottage in a good location. lovely well equipped cottage in a good location. would recommend for a quiet away from it all break ##### Annwyn This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn 21 Jan 2019 #### Lovely cottage with a great view. Lovely cottage with a great view. Inclusion of firewood for the fireplace was appreciated for cold nights. Good spot for exploring the Ullswater area. The host was very helpful recommending walks in the area. Spiral staircase between the bedrooms on the lower level and the main floor was a bit steep and tight for us oldies, but we managed. ##### Carolyn This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### M 12 Jan 2019 #### Very much enjoyed our stay, the only downside was a long way to the Bathroom from top floor. Very much enjoyed our stay, the only downside was a long way to the Bathroom from top floor. ##### M This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy 5 Jul 2018 #### Amazing holiday, Deer walking past the back garden red squirrels running up and down the trees. Amazing holiday, Deer walking past the back garden red squirrels running up and down the trees. Totally romantic and chilled place. Plenty of beautiful places to visit, especially good if you enjoy walking. Will hopefully will return very soon. ##### Tracy ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Patterdale Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Patterdale-Hotel.h4581032.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Luxury.h40189584.Hotel-Information) > > [1863 Restaurant with Rooms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-1863-Bar-Bistro-Rooms.h18439360.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brantwood Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-The-Brantwood-Hotel.h45786516.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal at Dockray](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-The-Royal-At-Dockray.h2252929.Hotel-Information) > > [The Boot and Shoe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-The-Boot-And-Shoe.h5769303.Hotel-Information) > > [Highland Drove Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Highland-Drove-Inn.h34089268.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Orton Hall, Royalist Suite](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Orton-Hall.h33962557.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Glenridding-Hotel.h23223697.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [Townhead Farmhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Townhead-Farmhouse.h30997424.Hotel-Information) > > [Pooley Bridge Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Pooley-Bridge-Inn.h35801135.Hotel-Information) > > [Crown Inn at Pooley Bridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Crown-Inn-At-Pooley-Bridge.h16473197.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Stafford House Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Stafford-House-Guest-House.h4912983.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Westmorland Hotel Tebay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Tebay-Services-Hotel.h888778.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [Troutbeck Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Troutbeck-Inn.h22607768.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information)