Low Melbecks House, Bassenthwaite

If you are looking to trade the hum of traffic for the symphony of the fells, look no further. Our recent stay at Low Melbecks via Lakelovers was nothing short of spectaculara true masterclass in Cumbrian charm. While some might call the location slightly remote, we call it absolute sanctuary. Nestled deep within the countryside, Low Melbecks offers that rare, elusive silence that only the Lake District can provide. It felt like we had stepped into a private world of rolling greens and dramatic skies, yet we were never too far from the essential heart of the Lakes. It was exactly the offthegrid reset we were craving. Low Melbecks itself is a gem. The house strikes a perfect balance between rustic character and modern luxury. Atmosphere Every window frames a postcardworthy view. Comfort The interiors are curated for relaxationthink cozy evenings and crisp, quiet mornings. Cleanliness Spotless upon arrival, maintaining the high standard we've come to expect from Lakelovers The Isolation No sirens, no crowdsjust the occasional sheep and the wind through the valley. The Walks Stunning trails are accessible right from the doorstep, allowing us to leave the car keys behind and simply explore. Seamless Service Lakelovers made the entire processfrom booking to checkoutentirely effortless. Verdict If you want to disappear into the beauty of the Lake District without sacrificing comfort, Low Melbecks is the hidden gem everyone is searching for. We left with heavy hearts and very full souls.

Filthy. For such a late check in! ! At least get a cleaner in.

A wonderful surprise! Above and beyond our expectations. Thank you.

A great property for a family group. The parents with a child in the cottage with their own kitchen for those early mornings! Lovely big lounge and kitchen with great views for everyone to spend quality time.

He loved our stay here. It was so peaceful and remote. The house is large so plenty of space and the large living room upstairs is fantastic for family to chill, cook, play games and spend time together. The property was immaculately clean. The heating was fine despite previous reviews, and the WiFi was good enough to access internet and stream sky go from the Xbox. The garden is beautiful with a running stream through it which the children loved. Gorgeous views outside, and lovely interior in the home. We were so relaxed. I wouldnt recommend it to people unless they are looking for a remote stay to chill and venture out now and again. The nearest town is 15 minute drive. We would return for sure.

We had a perfect stay at Low Melbecks house! The house is spacious, and even though there were 8 of us, and a baby We all felt

Great home for a large family! Perfect location if you want some peace and quiet but close enough to Keswick for dinnershopping etc. Walks on your doorstep and everything you could need and more in the home. Shame we had to strip the beds and take bins to end of lane takes the 'holiday' feel from the trip but not a big issue.

Property was lovely and spacious. There were 4 adults and 2 children staying so plenty of space. The house was spotless on arrival and well maintained. Nothing really to complain about. Odd issues such as lack of a cutlery drawer in the large kitchen was a bit strange and the shower in the bathroom downstairs was super hot, altering the temperature control made no difference. However, nothing that would take away giving it top marks.

The accommodation was lovely, very well appointed with quality fixtures and fittings. Beautiful location, very peaceful. Few minor maintenance niggles, potentially snagging as appeared new, but nothing that impacted the holiday. However, accessibility through the cottage was not ideal and this was not clear when booking. We were away with elderly parents and selected the cottage for the ground floor bedroom, however there were stairs to each loungekitchen area and to access the property, some without handrails and this did cause issues and concern. The WCs are low, again problematic for them and the bath, whilst lovely, was unmanageable for them to get in and out of. I think there was access into the cottage at grade, but parking was restricted close to this door, possibly due to ongoing building works. The first drive way gate requires someone to open and close it, within a field which is rural, uneven and at the time muddy terrain, again not ideal if youre unsteady on your feet. Can I suggest it is worth noting more clearly that the property is not ideal if accessibility is a requirement on the description, but if not a requirement then I would highly recommend a stay here.

Highly recommended!

It is a lovely property which was very clean and well equipped.

This is the second time we have stayed at Low Melbecks Cottage, and we loved it. We were very pleased to see that feedback from last year had been listened to and that the bathroom had been upgraded. The cottage is lovely, cosy and well appointed. Our son absolutely loves the pool table! We'll be back next year!

Our new favourite place in the lakes. Lovely holiday. Low Melbecks is the perfect place for a quiet holiday. The cottage was fully equipped with everything you need. Cosy and comfortable. Fun driving through the field past the sheep.

Because the cottage is remote a welcome pack or at least a bottle of milk would have been nice. The garden furniture could do with a make over. There was a used tissue wedged into the gap in the table! Towel rail the owners know about this!!! On the positive side the cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. The reason we wouldn't return is because the location is too remote for us.

Beautiful cottage set in idyllic surroundings with a stream running through the garden. Very quiet and peaceful with a magnificent view of Skiddaw from the upstairs window. There are lots of walks to be done from the cottage and Keswick is only 8 miles away. Our favorite pub is the Sun Inn in Bassenthwaite, which is a lovely unspoiled little village not far from the cottage in fact you can walk there across the fields. The cottage was clean and well equipped. Bedding and towels are changed once a week. Just a couple of things though. There are lots of flies around, probably due to the fields of sheep nearby and also the towel rail fell off the wall in the bathroom, as it had not been fitted correctly. We saw from what had been written in the visitors book that it had been like that for about a year or more. We did mention this to Sykes, as we had nowhere to hang our towels. They removed the towel rail, but as of leaving, no replacement was provided. All in all we would love to return to this lovely part of the world and would definitely stay at Low Melbecks Cottage again.

We had a fabulous stay at Low Melbecks Cottage. The pool table in the shared Games Room was an absolute hit with our son! The cottage was comfortable and cosy with the wood burner and the kitchen was really well appointed. We cooked every night and were pleasantly surprised at the range of equipment and utensils provided. We could not access the drying room during our stay which was inconvenient as the weather was very wet! A previous guest must have taken the key. We reported this to Skyes the management company. The one room which needs improvement is the bathroom. The sign on the toilet lid is a bit inappropriate for families with younger children it mentions condoms and in general it needs modernising.

A really lovely cottage generous in space and well equipped with kitchen tools, nice linen and a thoughtful and interesting choice of gamesbooksdvds. The shared games room and drying room are nice extras too. WiFi doesnt work we were informed beforehand and 4g signal is slow but this just added to the get away from everything feel that the location suggests. If you want to enjoy the Lakes without the hordes then this is a great choice off the beaten track in a less busy area, but with the convenience of Keswick down the road. Skiddaw is a good walk from the front door, and the Bassenthwaite a very short drive away we had several great days with the canoe and SUP, swimming and chilling out permits can be bought easily online. Weve bookmarked this place as one for a repeat visit the house next door can also be linked which is great for a future family meet up.

Lovely cottage in quiet location adjacent to two other rental properties. Beautiful secluded grounds. Location is 300m from road via double gated track through sheep field. House had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Shared use of a games room with pool table was a bonus. No wifi, but we had 4G in various parts of house and garden, so no problem for us.

On discovering the dvd player was not working l phoned the office on 3 occasions , did not receive any promised return calls and l finished up purchasing a new one locally . Also the towel rail in the bath room was adrift on one side , upon investigation l realised the inadequate mounting was not securely fitted rendering the towel rail unusable

Good location for walking the fells. Everything was as expected for this type of holiday. Have already booked for next spring. Two totally satisfied customers.

This is an excellent cottage, very well appointed, extremely comfortable, attention to detail, and Felt like home from home. Beautiful location, away from the hustle and bustle and enjoyed hearing the tawny owl at night. This is one of the best holiday cottages we have ever stayed in and we had a fab week walking some very tough and exhilarating climbs!!