Underfell

ID: S283011

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Underfell is a well-received cottage in a stunning location, praised for its comfort, beautiful views, and suitability for walking holidays. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy bedrooms, and the extra space across three floors. The garden and parking have received mixed feedback, and some maintenance issues were noted, but overall, guests have had enjoyable stays and many would recommend the property.

Most guests found Underfell to be clean and tidy, with a few noting exceptional cleanliness. However, there were isolated comments about minor cleanliness issues such as crumbs and an olive on the window ledge, which slightly impacted the overall impression.

The location of Underfell is highly praised for its proximity to local walks and beautiful scenery. It is considered an ideal spot for exploring the Langdale area and the South Lakes, contributing to its high rating.

Guests have reported that the cottage is warm, homely, and the beds are comfortable. The presence of multiple bathrooms added to the comfort level. Some guests suggested improvements to the lounge furniture, indicating room for enhancement.

The property is appreciated for its well-equipped kitchen and the bonus of a drying cupboard. However, there are remarks about outdated information packs, a broken bench, and a need for better provisions for power cuts. Maintenance issues like leaky pipes and the need for defrosting the freezer were also mentioned.

There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.

About this property

A delightful holiday home, Underfell is a three-storey three-bedroom stone cottage set in the gorgeous Langdale Valley. Lying just outside the centre of the village of Chapel Stile and being just under five-miles from Ambleside makes Underfell a fantastic base for a getaway to the Lakes. Take in the quaint stone exterior of the property before walking up the steps to the front door and entering into the hallway, passing the handy cloakroom. Make yourself at home within the bright and homely farmhouse kitchen with dual aspect windows providing lovely views over the village below, with plenty of appliances in here to assist you in rustling up delicious meals, including an electric double oven and hob, fridge/freezer and microwave. Settle down in the wonderful sitting room where a collection of soft seating awaits you along with the Smart TV for some evening entertainment, with a decorative fireplace home to a multi-fuel stove to add warmth to the scene and the feature bay window offering scenic views. Gather in the dining room and spend memorable evenings around the dining table talking about the best moments of your holiday so far and of the plans to come. Discover a lovely family bathroom on this floor too, with a bath and a separate walk-in shower enclosure. From the hallway, travel downstairs to the ground-floor to find the elegant four-poster king-size bedroom, complete with an en-suite basin and WC, it’s perfect for the couple of the group to enjoy some privacy. Climb up to the top floor to find two more pretty bedrooms, comprising a double bedroom with a basin and a TV, and a twin bedroom, with a cloakroom at this level too along with a charming little sitting area, a great place to escape the hustle and bustle in the rest of the house! Enjoy sitting out in the terraced patio garden, and find a handy external utility room in the courtyard to assist you further on your self-catered stay with a washing machine and a tumble dryer here. The village of Chapel Stile is home to the famous Wainwrights Inn, a perfect spot for sipping a well-deserved pint after a day of walking the nearby fells, while there is also an excellent local shop, a café and a great local bus service to take you around the Lakes while your car stays safely parked up at the cottage. Underfell is a walker’s paradise with some of the most acclaimed and dramatic walks in the Lake District available right from the doorstep including the Grasmere Waterfall Walkways and Grasmere Lake, and peaks including Crinkle Crags, High Raise and Pike of Blisco. Follow the river through the majestic Langdale Valley to Dungeon Ghyll and have a bite to eat at one of the two traditional and well-loved pubs here. Explore the charming hamlet of Skelwith Bridge or find excitement in Ambleside, from here hiring a boat or hopping on a Lakes cruise to take you along the gorgeous waters of England’s largest lake, Lake Windermere. Find a host of attractions within your reach in the Lake District, from adventure activities and watersports, to swinging through the treetops at Go Ape Grizedale in the amazing Grizedale Forest, taking on challenging rambles or low level circular strolls, and sampling all the fabulous eateries which range from local cafés to Michelin starred restaurants. Enjoy a diverse stay in the Lakes from the homely Underfell.

Resting at the centre of the beloved Lake District National Park is the village of Chapel Stile, flanked on one side by the River Brathay and in the midst of stunning surrounding scenery. With excellent walking and cycling routes beginning from the village, you won't have to go far to find adventure. The village has its own local shop along with a pub, while plenty more amenities can be found in the nearby town of Ambleside or Grasmere.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with basin and TV, 1 x second-floor twin.

Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

First-floor kitchen.

External utility.

First-floor dining room.

First-floor sitting room with multi-fuel stove

Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove.

Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and high chair included.

Off-road parking for one car.

Extra parking available further down the road near the church.

Garden with terraced patio.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.2 miles

Reviews (27)

  • Natasha

    Many thanks

  • Michelle

    The kitchen is amazingly equipped and the house is comfortable with lots of games and books to make a great stay. We did find the bathroom description not as what we expecting i.e. we were expecting an ensuite with shower so perhaps this needs rewording. The layout of the bathrooms also can make it a little tricky. Some maintenance could done with being completed too, very tight hot tap on WC by kitchen for example. All in though would recommend!

  • Pat

    We love the location. It is unspoilt and lots of walks straight from the doorstep. However the furniture in living room is past its best with stains and worn. But other than that look forward to our next visit there.

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