Line drawing of Stybarrow Cottage, glenridding
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Ullswater and the Lake District National Park

The beauty of the Lake District is really beyond words. Wordsworth, Wainwright and many others have described many aspects of this beautiful corner of the world, but you need to experience it for yourself.

Ullswater is the Lake District's second largest lake - and we think it is the most beautiful. The backdrop to Ullswater is the majestic fells that have always inspired poets, artists and walkers. And it still has the same effect today - in winter and in summer. Stybarrow Cottage is ideally located for exploring the Lake District National Park and the Ullswater valley. From the cottage door Helvellyn, High Street, Fairfield and Place Fell can all be reached on foot. There is also a wide choice of water based activities, including Ullswater Steamers, boat hire and Glenridding sailing school. And you can explore all this from our holiday cottage. But enough of our blurb, we'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Bordale Hause from Ullswater lake View from Jenkins Field in winter
Glenridding from lakeside path Glenridding village
Ullswater from St Sunday Crag Place Fell and Silver Point
Hartsop and High Street from Deepdale Brotherswater from Kirkstone Pass
Ullswater from the Howtown path to Moor Divock
   

What can you find in Glenridding and the local area?

Our self catering cottage is located at the heart of the village of Glenridding which is on the southern shores of Ullswater. The history of the village is closely linked to Greenside mine and farming - there is a small exhibition about Greenside mine in the Information Centre. You're only a few minutes' walk from all the village amenities:

* 3 village pubs within 5 minutes walk - and the Travellers Rest is just 2 minutes up the road.
* numerous cafes with a scrumptious range of cakes, snacks and meals for all tastes. Kilners cafe near the Glenridding hotel also has internet access.
* 2 village shops, a post office and an outdoor shop (Catstycam) - in case you've forgotten anything.
* a garage with a repair centre - and a National Lottery terminal!
* a medical centre which you hopefully won't need, but it's just round the corner.
* a National Park Information Centre for all the info you need about what to do and where to go.
* Ullswater steamers and Glenridding sailing centre - for getting out and about on the lake.

 

Some useful local links ...

Patterdale Village Store and Post Office
For most things you'll need to enjoy your stay in the Lake District, including freshly baked bread every day and a cash back service.
Glenridding Information Centre

For detailed information about the Ullswater valley. They are open every day and their email address is:
ullswater.tic@lake-district.gov.uk.
Ullswater Steamers For information on their timetable and how to enjoy the mountain views from the lake.
Glenridding Cybercafe For internet access and the latest views of Ullswater from their webcam.
Patterdale Community Development Centre For internet access and information about the local community and local services.
Ullswater Association For information about the Ullswater area - lake activities, where to walk, etc.
Glenridding Sailing Centre For everything you need for messing about on Ullswater! Sailing dinghies and traditional boats, canoes and kayaks and windsurfers for hire, as well as expert tuition by RYA qualified staff. The Centre also provides launching facilities.
John Campbell, Mountain Painter
For many years, John Campbell worked from a small gallery in Patterdale. He is now based in Keswick, but his paintings still include magical views of the Ullswater valley. His website will certainly inspire you.
Glenridding Guides Steve lives in Glenridding and is passionate about mountains. He is a qualified mountain leader and experienced outdoor instructor, as well as a member of Patterdale Mountain Rescue. If you want a local guide to show you round the Ullswater fells, Steve offers a friendly, professional service for individuals or small groups and will plan days out for you based on what you want to do.
The Lakeland Fells For pure Lake District inspiration .... Andrew Leaney's superb site - full of photos, walking routes, photos, walks. All the info you could need to plan some exciting days in the hills.
www.lakedistrictdesktops.com For up to date images of the Lake District. New photographs are added every day so you can relive your favourite bits of the Lakes from home.
www.glenriddingcottages.co.uk A choice of 3 lovely holiday cottages and a holiday apartment located in the village of Glenridding or at Grisedale Bridge, midway between Glenridding and Patterdale, in the heart of the Ullswater valley.
Love to escape… A real chance to get away from it all ... with ideas on holiday accommodation, things to do, places to visit. And it's all on one site! Includes our self-catering cottage in Glenridding, as well as lots of information on things to do in Glenridding.
Independent Holiday Cottages…

Lots of info on holiday cottages which are managed by the actual owner, including our self-catering cottage in Glenridding.

 

 

If you would like more info or want to make a booking, please contact us and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible:

Christine Kenyon and John Varley
Grisedale Lodge, Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0PJ
Tel: 017684 82155
email: johnvarley@patterda.globalnet.co.uk