Jim and Victoria have a beautiful home and a beautiful family. The cottage is indeed very cozy and was the perfect place to rest after long days of walking up the mountains.

Victoria and Jim were lovely hosts. Their farmhouse is beautiful and was the perfect setting we were looking for on our escape to the countryside for the weekend. The bedroom was lovely and spotlessly clean and Victoria was incredibly welcoming, cooking a top omelette in the morning. We would have loved to have stayed longer but will definitely be looking to come back one day. Ryan and Sinead

Jim & Victoria's place is a dream come true for nature lovers. A perfect getaway from the crazy world! Jim & Victoria are an amazing couple with beautiful children who made us feel comfortable in their beautiful home. These are the hosts we wish everyone comes across. We were very lucky to find this place!!! The room was perfect and everything in it was put together beautifully. We highly recommend this home to everyone. This place is a must for nature loving couples and also families with children. We are visiting Jim and Victoria's place again in the future for sure for a much longer time!! Great hosts!

Great location not far off M6 Motorway ideal stop over for Scotland or the south of England. Victoria made us both feel very welcome, our room was a lovely relaxing space we both slept solidly. Breakfast choice was good we had omelette which was delicious all in all a very pleasant relaxing stay we left relaxed & refreshed I would thoroughly recommend

Jim & Victoria's farmhouse is lovely and the guest room is very pretty and cosy. The shower is great and everything was spotless - we had a very comfortable night's sleep. The location is beautiful, and rather quick and easy to find from the M6 which made it a great stop-over for us on our journey - we would have loved to stay longer! The breakfast was excellent, and came with a lovely view. Victoria and Jim were friendly and welcoming so all in all a very enjoyable experience.

We loved staying with Victoria and Jim at the farm. A very special experience. They were helpful giving us tips on beautiful drives so we can get the essence of The Lakes Region. A lovely family. We hope to return again.

Lovely clean room, with a great little window seat and beautiful views. Steaming hot shower and warm environment physically and from the hosts, who are just wonderful - above and beyond what is expected. We felt so welcomed by them and their lovely family. Can't express how much we enjoyed it and what a great place it is to stay. Wonderfully positioned to access fantastic walks near Ullswater. Do visit and be blessed too!

We had the most wonderful stay - what a cosy house and a delicious breakfast! And we loved doing the little run we were recommended!!

What an absolutely idyllic place. Thank you so much Pauline for making us feel so welcome in your beautiful home. Amazing location. Amazing host. Amazing breakfast. And we loved the chocolates too! Thanks so much. We will definitely be back (if you will have us!?).

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Pauline's house. Pauline created an environment that is so relaxing and creative that draws you away from you home life and provides a restful magical and enchanting experience. The breakfasts were wonderful, organic and fresh. Pauline is very helpful and will offer advise if not sure what to do with your day. She is a great story teller. We completely loved our stay with Pauline, thank you. James x

Pauline was an absolutely wonderful host and made us feel very welcome from the moment we stepped inside her beautiful home. The room was clean, relaxing and very comfortable with views over Ullswater and the surrounding countryside. Her house is amazing! It gave us plenty of inspiration for our own projects and Pauline was happy to offer her advice and share stories. I cant thank her and her family enough for such a brilliant stay. I felt very sad to leave after just 3 days! All the best, The lady with the box of wine xx

We selected Pauline's unique home hoping that our host would live up to the vibrant, attractive interiors of her abode. We were not disappointed! Pauline is a gracious host with a friendly, outgoing manner. Her hospitality strikes the right balance of familiarity and privacy, though having so much in common helped to forge a strong (often humorous) bond between us. From our first (scrumptious) breakfast to our final farewells, our trip was enhanced by Pauline's effervescence. Though she is moving on to pastures new, we would certainly look forward to her next airbnb 'production' ...... exit stage left..... this is merely "adiou" !

Pauline was a fantastic host, with a beautiful property boasting views of Ullswater and the surrounding fells. It is not often you find properties like this, especially with a snooker table and beautiful piano available as well! Nothing was too much trouble, and Pauline had thought of many small details to make our stay even better; such as booking us in for dinner nearby (the restaurant was lovely with delicious food), preparing tea and coffee in the morning before we'd even got downstairs, and advising us on suitable activities to do on a very rainy weekend in the lakes! As mentioned in previous reviews the breakfast was outstanding, providing pretty much anything you could want, which really helped to set us up for a long day walking. Not only was Pauline an excellent host, but also a lovely and interesting person who we very much enjoyed chatting to each day. We would not hesitate to stay at Pauline's again (if she would have us!), and next time we are in Ullswater this will definitely be our first choice.

What a beautiful house with a view to match! Comfortable and colourful, we loved our stay with Pauline who was the perfect host. Breakfasts were particularly delicious and set us up for a day walking the hills and swimming in the lakes. Thank you Pauline!

An exceptional stay. Pauline is a very warm host and she has a beautiful home. The place is full of art and is tastefully decorated. It was our pleasure to stay.

Our friend Konstantin occupied this room whilst he, my husband and I visited Cumbria and stayed with Pauline for the weekend. I booked his room so I'll take the liberty to leave the feedback for him! He was utterly delighted with Pauline's house, her hospitality, lovely breakfasts she cooked for us and of course the nice chats we had so much so he said he would love to come back again. Thank you Pauline!

Beautiful home for a quiet weekend away. Amazing location for walkin and photography at the lakes. Will definitely be back!

My husband and I stayed at Joanne's place for a week over Easter. The cottage was perfect for us - comfortable bed, full kitchen with everything we needed, and a lovely big bath. We were able to walk to Aire Force Falls, and the other sites of Ullswater were just a short drive away. It was great to have the pub at the bottom of the road for those nights we didn't feel like cooking or driving. All in all, a wonderful stay!

What a charming cottage, surrounded by stunning scenery and adequately housing 9 of us (3 couples with one child each in tow). 2 super-comfy sofas in what we turned into the 'playroom' (rather than watching too much of the big tv); 4 good sized bedrooms (altho' not kingsized beds); brilliant shower; ample books to dip into... The hosts answered our queries before we checked in. Lovely kitchen and a grand dining table in the adjoining dining room that witnessed much laughter and full bellies. Perhaps the highlight of our stay was the back-garden trampoline - thoroughly enjoyed by the kids time and time again! Interesting getting used to the Aga - a bit slower than a normal cooker but made magic roasted veg! A wonderful base from which to explore the area - and when we returned from our adventures it became a great place to kick back in and enjoy on its own terms! Gave us a lovely holiday!

Lovely house and absolutley beautiful, quiet part of the Lakes. Really enojoyed our stay. We'll be back.

We were a group of 6 friends, using the cottage as a base for some serious walking, so didn't use the cottage heavily. But everything we needed was there, and had it rained for longer periods we would have been fine in the cottage. All the staff we met on the site were friendly, with Clare deserving a special mention for being so cheerful and helpful, even early on Sunday morning. I would definitely use Watermillock Cottage again, and I know that some of the group will also use the campsite in the future because of the great location, local walks and friendly staff. Thanks, Paul

Lovely house to stay in, loads of space and great location. Would happily return again.

This lovely old cottage is full of character and is great for a quiet family holiday. The kids loved the trampoline and the yard space. The setting is tranquil and the staff friendly and helpful. There were good play options for the kids on the site, inside and out and there is plenty to do in the Lake District, 5 days were just not enough.

Charming authentic farmhouse in the country. The place was large and clean with a beautiful fireplace stocked with plenty of wood. Communication with the host was easy and the check-in/out process was a breeze. There's a great bar on site if you're looking for a place outside to have a drink and chill out.

Myself and 6 friends stayed in the Watermillock cottage - it was absolutely fantastic. Great hosts, wonderful cottage and fantastic scenery! I would highly recommend this place, it is a very cool cottage.

The cottage was so tidy and charming. We stayed on holiday with extended family including 3 young children under the age of 5. The garden was the perfect place for them to play in the afternoon with the trampoline and play house. Also the house had toys, games, movies, and books to entertain the kids. There was a cot and 2 high chairs available. It made it very convenient to travel with the kids. The kitchen was nicely appointed and the AGA was fun to cook on. The rooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. The bathrooms were modern and clean. It was nice to have both a little store and the bar so close to the cottage. The location of the cottage was close to walks with incredible views, some you could walk directly from the cottage. The owners were quick to respond to messages and offered some suggestions of places to visit and which walks to take with young kids. We had a wonderful experience here and would highly recommend it.

Pauline was a fantastic host and made me and my partner feel very welcome. Fantastic house and a lovely room. I cannot recommend highly enough. We can't wait to visit again.

We were welcomed very warmly to the property, dispute us turning up late. Throughout our stay we were looked after, served wonderful breakfasts and given advice about activities to do. we had had a car as it was hard to get around from the property. As it was, Pauline was very kind and drove us very kindly to the bus stop and Steamer port. Pauline was a wonderful host, very friendly and warm and helpful. The property is stunning, a real wonderland in a beautiful location with stunning views. The room was very cute and romantic. Thank you for a wonderful stay Pauline.

My fiancé and I went to Penrith for my friends wedding. Pauline is very friendly and welcoming. She went over and above to make our stay great, and cooked some delicious breakfasts. The house is as pretty as the photos, our room was very comfortable and clean. Pauline has a lovely home.

Staying with Pauline was fantastic! Her house is without doubt the most special one in the whole Lake District. Pauline is a very sweet and warm person and she and her daughter are the best hosts one could wish for: they both gave us the best tips about the activities at the lakes and the surroundings. We will never forget this experience!

Our stay in this beautiful house was made perfect by Pauline. From the freshly brewed coffee and lemon drizzle cake upon arrival to the unique decor. Pauline is wonderfully chatty and soon made us feel very much at home.

We had a wonderful stay with Pauline. Her home is beautiful and in a quiet location with views of the lake. Breakfast was delicious!

We had a fantastic few days relaxing in the lakes at Pauline's beautiful guesthouse. She made us feel totally at home and went above and beyond to help us with any question we had. Marvellous.

pauline greeted us with a warm smile and biscuits and coffee. The house is just beautiful, a little oasis. Breakfast was amazing!! i never eaten so much but everything was beautifully cooked and served in her lovely dining room. Rooms were clean and very nicely decorated and showers hot.... pauline recommended a bistro in pooley bridge for our evening meal on our first night which was lovely! would def stay here again!!!

The accommodation is absolutely stunning and we had an amazing time. The view of the lake from the balcony in the morning is worth the trip on its own. The amenities on site are great and Pooley Bridge is within walking distance. Penrith is just a short car trip away and has shops and supermarkets for other essentials. A great base for trips to anywhere else in the lakes. We're considering booking our next trip already!

Very well located for the Northeast Lakes and Ullswater. Clean and tidy with a comfy bed. Appreciated the welcome pack of bread, butter, milk and wine!

A great place to stay!

A great cottage in a peaceful, rural location. Perfect if you want a relaxing break with a local pub nearby. It would suit families and couples. Plenty to do within a short drive or lots of local walks. Very clean and well equiped. A fantastic stay and we would return again. Excellent host with nice personal touches.

Wonderful cottage for a very relaxing stay, with the local pub, Ullswater and the Aira Force waterfalls all within walking distance. The cottage was warm, comfortable, and a great place to watch Storm Doris from, as she ripped across the country. Would definitely like to visit again. Thank you Joanne!

We loved Ivy Cottage. It is well fitted out, charming and so easy to live in. The beds are very comfortable and the sitting room large and welcoming. We had a drink in the bar which is nice to have so close by. The area around The Quiet is so beautiful and the walks lovely. The walk to Aira Force is so worth it but you need good walking boots and a good 4 hours. Also we ended up going across the top of Gowbarrow Fell on the way back rather than round it because we took a wrong gate and by the time we realised it we were committed to the hike up. But the views made it absolutely worth the extra effort. Can't wait to go back.

Good house and beautiful scenery. Lovely people in the shop.

As graded above

My partner, 3 friends and I stayed for 4 nights at the Ivy Cottage and we had a great time! The cottage was even more cosy and stylish than it looked on the photos, the beds were very comfortable and warm, the back garden was lovely and the kitchen well-equipped. We found it slightly cold when we arrived (the weather being about 10 degrees outside) but we asked for them to turn the thermostat up and then it felt adequately warm. I loved the environment in the Quiet bar so special that it inspired me to propose to my partner there! We also found it a convenient spot for visiting various places around, it is only 5min drive from Ullswater which we found to be the best lake for a long hike and more charming and less busy than Windermere, as well as trips to the picturesque towns of Ambleside and Keswick as well as the nearby great pub of the Queen's Head In in Tirril (highly recommended for food). I would definitely recommend the cottage to anyone looking for a quiet, charming and convenient spot in the north side of the Lake District.

Spent 3 nights at Ivy Cottage in a snowy and wintry January. The listing description was accurate. The cottage is very spacious and ideal for families. It is well equipped with DVDs and books for people of all ages, as well as toys for younger children. It is very quiet and peaceful, and I would definitely stay again

What a lovely place. I stayed at Ivy Cottage with my better half and four friends from London. The cottage was spotless on arrival. Daniel was there when we arrived and he showed us how everything worked. I would recommend the cottage to anyone considering a weekend in the Lakes. There's lots of room, the on site bar is very nice and there are wonderful walks too...

Large and very cozy cottage. Friendly and helpful staff. Great book collection. Really cool bar!

the Quiet Site was a very cozy and comfy home for my family and I. we enjoyed it thoroughly. the location is beautiful and the cottage was squeaky clean complete with comfortable warm beds at the end of a tiring day. i would love to visit Ivys cottage again. thanks to all the friendly staff

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is very well equipped and comfortable with the stupendous shower a welcome treat after a day's walking. It's a perfect base for exploring the Lakes and you can walk down to Aira Force and Ullswater easily enough. We enjoyed the array of wildlife visitors and watching the shire horses in the field opposite. The pub is 20 yards down the road and does good food and a breakfast if you fancy it.

The place was so quiet and scenic. Very close to the Lake and Pooley Bridge is within 30 min walking distance. We had a fantastic time