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5 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
27 Customer Reviews
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"Cottage was ideally situated for walks from the door, with lovely views and so peaceful and good parking."
Very comfortable and so well equipped. Only problem could see is visiting in colder weather and having to wait for storage heaters to warm up.
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"It would be helpful if the listing mentioned the freezer in the garage."
It would be even better if the freezer could be relocated to the kitchen. There was enough space in the master bedroom to have a bigger bed, which would be welcome. The spiral staircase was solid and felt secure. The sofas were comfortable and t in general the space was well planned - the dining table is extendable. It took some time to find certain items in the kitchen, such as the cafetière, which was inexplicably hidden at the back of a cupboard whist teapots were out on the counter. It is a shame that the lovely view from the front is partially blocked by the roof of the house in front. We enjoyed lovely walks along the river and on the fells.
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"We have stayed before and it suits us, but possibly not everyone as there are several stairs to climb and it has no garden just a patch at the front with nice view."
Handy for walks from the door, a good Co-op and good pub/eatery within short walking distance.
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"Easy to find, parking was no problem, access was easy."
The house is in a lovely location, opposite Bays Brown Farm and Campsite. Not a great view from the window as it looks on to other houses but you don't have to go far to get a good view up the valley. We had to go around the house as soon as we arrived, to turn on heaters, hot water and appliances, which was a bit of a pain. The house is somewhat dated but comfortable and well-supplied, although a spare toilet roll would have been welcome. The house was clean but the black mould in the grout in the shower could do with some treatment.
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"Lovely well equipped cottage in an ideal location"
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"Nice property, comfortable & well stocked in kitchen."
Good to have access to washing machine & dryer. Overall a lovely stay.
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"Have stayed at Mellbreak several times before."
Always clean and comfortable. Such a great base for walking the Langdale valley and surrounding area. Hope to return.
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"The property is generally good and as described."
Two things were not good:- There was no information or facilities for recycling which is not acceptable. The lighting in the lounge/dining room was dim - we were not able to read in the evening.
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"Absolutely wonderful, real home from home."
I am 83 and didn’t have any trouble with spiral stairs , in fact I loved them. Kitchen wonderfully equipped, my daughter in law and I amused the grandchildren showing things we grew up with. I have stayed in many self catering houses and rate this as one of the best. I was wheeled into village and to the amazing river. Had to have help with footrest but so comfortable. We all had a great time such a good centre . We all hope to return. Thank you very much indeed. GREAT
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"The condition of the property was not as good as stated in the information provided."
I slept in the ground floor bedroom. It was very damp. I left a jacket on the chair overnight and it was wet the next morning. All of the accessible areas of the cottage were satisfactory but the corners and out of reach areas had not been cleaned for a long time. The kitchen cupboards were very cluttered with too many items, not all useful. The holiday was enjoyable as the cottage is in one of our favourite Lake District destinations.
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issues that you experienced during your stay, had we been made aware during you stay, we would have attended to resolve. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
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"The cottage was beyond our expectations."
It looks that it's recently refurbished. All kitchen appliances and tools are available. The cottage also provides TV and collection of board games to enjoy your time. It has a wonderful view on green hills of Lake District. We'd like to re-visit Mellbreak cottage again.
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"The Cottage was very comfortable and in an excellent location."
It was within a very short walking distance of the village shop and Wainwrights pub. The only improvement would be the addition of a blackout blind in the twin bedroom. We will be returning.
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"The house is lovely and had everything we needed for the week."
Everything was well explained in the folder. The property was clean and comfortable my favourite chair was the one in the main bedroom looking out the window at the fabulous back drop. The only thing and it’s a small thing was the freezer it kept over freezing and had no shelves so things fell out when I opened it. However we loved the house and location so much we have rebooked for next year.
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"Mellbreak Cottage was an excellent find."
Great facilities and very clean and tidy. Location was excellent. Would definitely consider it again.
Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. The Owner Relations Team Property Owner
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"Have stayed at Mellbreak several times now."
Always clean, comfortable and well equipped. Hope to be back there soon.
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"Have stayed at Mellbreak several times now."
Always clean, comfortable and well equipped. Hope to return soon.
Thank you for your feedback and we are so glad you have returned so many times. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
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"The property had some cob webs plus the seal around the bath was needing attention and had evidence of mould on large sections."
However, it had everything we asked for, the sofas in particular were very comfortable. The location was central to where we wanted to be and we were delighted.
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"Suitable property - just what we wanted for a mini-break away."
Access and key arrangements worked really well,
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"Have stayed at Mellbreak several times before."
It is always clean, comfortable and well equipped. A great base for walking in the Lakes. I hope to be back soon.
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"Lovely location within easy reach of walks and activities."
Well equipped with all required and comfortable beds.
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"The house is in a fantastic location, Chapel Stile is beautiful with several walks available on your doorstep."
Parking was an issue, as other residents don't stick to their parking area meaning some days we had nowhere to park. We certainly couldn't have parked 2 cars as suggested! The house was very well equipped, all cooking equipment you would ever need provided. We were disappointed that there was no milk, tea bags, sugar, etc provided. We've never been anywhere without these, a lot of places we have stayed in have even provided biscuits or cake before. There was a tshirt left in a drawer from a previous resident suggesting a lack of cleaning in some areas. There were also a lot of cobwebs in the downstairs bedroom between the bed and bedside drawer, and also at the bottom of the staircase, and the small drawers down there were also very dusty. I think the location makes up for the shortcomings though, and I would recommend it.
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"It was a great experience one of the most memorable moments of our life, great location will definitely visit again."
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"The property was very clean and comfortable with ample facilities."
A true home from home.
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"Immediately impressed with the property, facilities and kitchen equipment."
Very comfortable accommodation and will definitely stay at Mellbreak again. Perfect location for hiking in The Langdales plus a great book collection for this amateur photographer!
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"A really nice and comfortable place to stay, great facilities and really well equipped."
An ideal position for exploring the Langdale valley or if you’re crazy, riding the ‘Fred Whitton Challenge’ as we did! Definitely recommend this cottage to anyone.
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"A great cottage in an excellent location."
Our main suggestion for improvement would be to please get better pillows - they were all extremely thin and unsupportive. Also please provide info on recycling - we ended up taking ours home with us Apart from that the cottage had everything we needed and we had a lovely week, thanks. Especially good cooking equipment and also good facilities for drying wet clothes - really useful.
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"We loved it."
This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
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Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single with en-suite shower, basin and WC
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire.
- Electric central heating with electric fire
- Electric oven and hob, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freeview and DVD player, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for one car
- Secure bike storage
- Outside seating area
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- No cot or highchair available at this property.
The property
Mellbreak is a delightful, three-bedroom holiday home set in an elevated position, near to the picturesque village of Chapel Stile.
The cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy spectacular and idyllic trails from the doorstep and some of the most acclaimed Lakeland mountain walks lie just three miles up the valley.
It is a half a mile walk to the well-stocked village shop, the popular Bramble's café and the famous Wainrights Inn.
Sleeps five people, ideal for a family or two couples.
Walk up to the back door and leave your outdoor gear in the utility room.
You will find a pretty single bedroom with en-suite shower room at this level.
Take the stairs to the first floor and find your bright and welcoming open plan living area, sit on your comfy sofa to enjoy lovely views to the fells, across the road.
Discover your newly fitted kitchen area, which has been designed to cleverly connect with your stylish dining table and sitting room, ideal for socialising with the head cook.
Take the spiral staircase up to the top floor to find two further neat and pretty bedrooms: a double bedroom and a twin bedroom.
Your family bathroom is also situated on this floor.
Utility can also store a bike. Head out on foot to experience spectacular walking trails or take the bus though the beautiful Langdale Valley to Dungeon Ghyll to walk some of the most acclaimed trails in the National Park.
For a more relaxing day, explore the Langdale valley and have a bite to eat at one of the famous Dungeon Ghyll pubs.
At the end of the day sit outside your cottage to watch the setting sun and start to plan your next day’s adventures.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
CHAPEL STILE
Ambleside and Grasmere 4.5 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.5 miles.
A delightful, rural village nestled right in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park. Chapel Stile is an excellent hidden gem, set at the bottom of a stunning valley, flanked on one side by the River Brathay, surrounded by incredible scenery and filled with wonderful slate and stone buildings. The village offers a traditional church from the mid 1800's as well as a café, a pub and a village shop that has stood for well over 100 years. Chapel Stile is a great base for exploring this National Park, with easy access to a number of sights and fells worth visiting. You must go to the lovely neighbouring village of Elterwater and stand on the Skelwith Bridge and simply take in the views. Nearby are the fantastic Lake District towns of Ambleside and Kendal are withing a short driving distance, offering excellent views, buildings and so much to do. For you outdoors people, make sure you visit Bowness-on-Windermere, with its incredible lake activities and so much to do; it's perfect for families.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute