The Old Smithy Glenridding and Patterdale Ullswater Lake District, England

The Old Smithy Glenridding and Patterdale Ullswater Lake District Family friendly Pet/Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage for romantic breaks in Glenridding Patterdale Penrith Ullswater, Cumbria, England

The Old Smithy is a ground floor apartment, sleeping 5 people in 3 bedrooms. A double, a twin and a single. They share one  bathroom, with a shower over the bath.  The cosy lounge has fabulous views of the fells and has a multi-fuel stove. The large kitchen/diner has patio doors opening on to the enclosed garden so your dogs are perfectly safe.  The property is centrally heated. There is parking for 2 cars at the front of the cottage. You can also get the 508 bus from Penrith to the end of the lane.

Our holiday cottage is located at Grisedale Bridge on the border between Glenridding and Patterdale,(10 mins walk to pubs and shops in either direction) which is situated in the centre of the Lake District. There are many things to do and places to see in and around the area.  Please see the map links below for a selection.

Ullswater, Englands most beautiful lake, is a short stroll from the cottage. No visit would be complete without a cruise on the famous Ullswater Steamers which run from Glenridding to Howtown, Pooley Bridge and Aira Force. The pier is just a 10 minute walk from our cottage. You can also hire boats and canoes at the Glenridding Sailing centre, and St Patrick’s Landing Boat hire, again less than 10 minutes away by foot. 

For those looking to enjoy the Lake District fells, the Old Smithy lies at the foot of the Helvellyn range, with the majestic Helvellyn itself, and other great fells such as St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike and Catsycam. On the other side of Ullswater is the less well known but equally beautiful Place Fell, and the old Roman Road of High street. 

Glenridding and Patterdale also have a good range of places to eat and drink, and there are well stocked local shops in Glenridding.