Ullswater cottages and Ullswater Guest Houses

This spotlight is on Ullswater, England’s “most beautiful lake”. The lake and surrounding area has much to offer holiday makers, and makes the ideal base for exploring the Lake District.

Ullswater is the Ullswater is the second largest lake in the lake district, being nearly 9 miles long and ¾ mile wide at it’s widest point.

It boasts some of the top UK hotels and three rosette restaurants, country house hotels and cosy farmhouses offering homely fare with bed and breakfast, plus a wide selection of self-catering holiday cottages and discreet camping and caravan sites, and wonderful wedding venues.

It is a popular venue for sailing, and there are many boat hire businesses, including the Glenridding Sailing Centre. For those looking to explore the lake in a more relaxed manner, then the famous Ullswater Steamers sail from Glenridding to Howtown and Pooley Bridge. It is also a great place for fishing. Click here for more info on fishing in Ullswater.

Places to stay around Ullswater

At the southern end of Ullswater lie the small villages of Patterdale and Glenridding. They provide an excellent range of self-catering and B&B accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, as well as a range of shops, restaurants and pubs. At the northern end of the lake lies the popular villages of Pooley Bridge, which has an impressive area of pubs and shops and is a popular destination for day-trippers at weekends throughout the year. There are also a number of other villages near Ullswater offering good accommodation, including Tirril.

Walking around Ullswater

As well as sailing, boating and cruising on the lake itself, Ullswater is surrounded by some of the best hill-walking the lake district has to offer. The second-highest mountain in England, Helvellyn, is most often climbed from either Glenridding or Patterdale. When you’ve reached the top you might as well continue round to do the Other peaks in the Helvellyn range,m including St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike and Fairfield. In addition to the east of Ullswater is the majestic Place Fell, and the old Roman road of High Street.

Things to do around Ullswater

There are also a number of attractions around Ullswater, including Aira Force, a National Trust run waterfall, Dalemain House, a country house and gardens, and Rookin house Farm - an equestrian and activity centre.

Featured Cottage near Ullswater

Helvellyn Cottage in Glenridding offers self-catering cottage accommodation near Ullswater. It is a traditional miners cottage with views over the fells and towards Ullswater. It is dog-friendly and sleeps 4. Click on the link for more information on Helvellyn Cottage, self-catering in Glenridding and Ullswater.

Featured bed and Breakfast near Ullswater

Cherry Holme in Glenridding offers quality B&Bs and Guest Houses. It is located in an elevated position with majestic views over Ullswater and towards Place Fell. Click on the link for more information on Cherry Holme, guest house in Glenridding and Ullswater.

Ullswater, the Lake District (c) Rob Shephard

Ullswater self-catering cottages and B&Bs and Guest Houses around Ullswater, in the Lake District

Ullswater on a map

Ullswater campsites

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