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Old School House - Matterdale

Matterdale, near Keswick, Cumbria

Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

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Old School House - Matterdale
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What is actually here

Read off holidaycottages.co.uk's own listing on 5 October 2026.

Warmth and water

  • Wood burner

Practical

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking (4)
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Enclosed outdoor space

Dogs and access

  • Dogs (up to 2)
  • Ground-floor bedroom

What the owner lists

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 twins (1 twin can be made up as super-king-size on request at time of booking), 1 king-size, 1 double
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with WC (can be en-suite to king-size room)
  • Range-style oven with hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave
  • Utility room with sink, ironing board, washing machine, tumble dryer and hanging rack
  • Cleaning products sensitive to the biodigestive system on site including Ecover Dishwasher tablets, Method cleaning spray and floor cleaner and recycled toilet roll
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Enclosed garden area across the quiet lane from the house - care should be taken with children when crossing
  • Shared gravel area to the rear of the house
  • Parking for 4 cars
  • 4 wall-mounted bike racks at the back of the house. Guests will need to provide their own bike locks.
  • Shop within 4 miles, pub 1 mile
  • There are three steps to access the ground floor bedroom and shower room and other internal steps throughout the property
  • The access road to the cottage can be icy in the winter - there is a grit box on the lane available for use
  • Group bookings - these may need to be checked with the owner first before confirming
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas

Within reach

Straight-line distance from the property, so allow more on the road.

from £1120 / week

Check dates at holidaycottages.co.uk

Listing checked 5 Oct 2026

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Base

Glenridding

Ullswater's steamer pier, and Helvellyn straight up the valley.

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