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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £290 to £
Self catering accommodation in Lamplugh sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access
Accommodation overview: This beautiful Honeymoon Cottage is sure to impress even our most discerning customers. Newly built in 2004 and designed with a cottage style in mind, The Spinney is luxuriously furnished and equipped with a Four Poster bed and cosy open fire giving a romantic air to the accommodation. Situated in the village of Lamplugh in a wonderful rural location 6 miles south of Cockermouth, it is close to Loweswater, Ennerdale Water and Crummock Water. This peaceful non-commercialised area of the Lake District is the perfect setting for a romantic break. Fishing is available locally at Cogra Moss, which is within walking distance and there are many other beautiful walks locally. The Coast to Coast cycle route goes past the front door and the award winning Kirkstile Inn is close by for bar meals. Cockermouth is well worth a visit, with shops, restaurants, Brewery Tours and the Lakeland Sheep and Wool centre to name a few of the attractions. Trotters Animal World is a mere 20 minute drive and the seaside town of St Bees is a similar distance.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £306 to £650
Self catering accommodation in Marhamchurch sleeps 4.
Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Less than a 10 minute drive from the beautiful sandy bays and surfing beaches of Bude and Widemouth Bay, this charming 18th century mid-terrace cob cottage stands to one side of the country lane on the outskirts of the peaceful village of Marhamchurch.
The cottage is perfect for families to enjoy a traditional beach holiday nearby and is also an excellent base for walkers and bird watchers, being within easy reach of the South West Coastal Path, Bude Marshes Nature Reserve and picturesque Bude Canal less than 3 miles away.
Approached through a walled and gated patio garden, the front door set beneath an open porch roof leads into a central hallway with the original slate flagstones and the warm and cosy accommodation which retains much of its character with slightly sloping walls and floors. On one side is a beamed sitting room with comfortable lounge seating arranged before the inglenook fireplace, and on the other side is a pine fitted kitchen/dining room with a farmhouse table and the original cloam oven in the hearth. Both rooms overlook the south facing front patio.
A carpeted staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor landing and two pleasant bedrooms with a kingsize and twin beds respectively, each with its own hand basin and lovely rural views, and an adjacent cot/play room. Two steps continue up from the landing to the rear of the cottage where there are a shower room with hand basin, a separate W.C., and a further double bedroom with hand basin and views of the surrounding countryside and the owners working farm. The additional bed spaces offer a variation for the numbers accommodated.
At the front of the cottage is an enclosed slate paved patio that provides a real sun trap and there is private off road parking for up to 3 cars in a lay-by opposite. The owner lives in a self contained annexe to the rear of the original cottage. Bude, 2.5 miles by road, has a wide selection of shops, pubs, restaurants, leisure centre and bowling alley.
It is possible to walk or cycle along the scenic canal footpath passing through farmland to Bude, and there are numerous opportunities for water sports, coarse fishing, golf and horse riding available locally. The picturesque villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly are all within half an hour’s drive.
Please note: This property is heated by 5 portable electric heaters - inclusive.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £314 to £
Self catering accommodation in Banningham sleeps 3.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: Charming conversion of a small country Methodist chapel. Blend of modern comforts and character features. The small village of Banningham lies between Norwich and the coast. There is an attractive old pub in the centre with the market towns of Aylsham and North Walsham within three miles. The village offers a good base from which to visit many different parts of Norfolk including the beautiful coastline, the renowned Broads and the fine city of Norwich. Local attractions include fishing lakes and The Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway, where cycle hire is also available. A charming conversion of a small country Methodist chapel. Largely open-plan, the original high ceiling has been retained with a large central hearth feature providing a focal point. Modern comforts mix with reminders of the former use of the building, such as a harmonium, chapel chairs and a pew. In the house are welcome touches for walkers and cyclists such as binoculars, walking sticks and even a sauna. The Weavers Way long distance footpath is nearby. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1 mile
Ground Floor:
Two-Storey Open Plan Living Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with CD and DVD facilities, video and large wood burner
Dining Area with refectory table and chairs
Music Corner with harmonium Study Corner with desk Kitchen Area up one step, with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin, heated towel rail, wc and Small Sauna
Shower Room with shower and wc
First Floor:
Gallery Bedroom with a double bed and a single bed
Garden: Peaceful patio-type garden overlooking grazing meadows to rear of property. Barbecue available.
Parking: Off-road for three cars.
Heating: Night Storage Heaters and wood burner - logs included.
Also Provided: Towels, tea towels and books.
Notes: Comfortable seating includes a double sofa bed, for occasional use only, not included in bed configuration and no linen provided. Welcome pack includes local and homemade produce.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £290 to £
Self catering accommodation in Ambleside sleeps 4.
Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room
Accommodation overview: Stones Throw Cottage sits within a small conservation area in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside, tucked away from the flow of traffic off Rydal Road yet only a few strides from an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and traditional Lakeland inns, the Golden Rule literally within staggering distance! Foodies will delight in the international cuisine available in such a small village whilst walkers will revel in the wide range of outdoor boutiques on hand providing everything you will need for a day on the fells, whatever the weather.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £380 to £
Self catering accommodation in Keswick sleeps 8.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleep
Accommodation overview: Greta Cottage is situated along a quiet lane by the River Greta and a 1 mile level walk to Keswick town centre. This 4 bedroom detached house has been renovated by the owners and furnished and equipped throughout to a very high standard, complete with slate flooring, luxury modern kitchen and 4 bedrooms. There are some lovely walks from the cottage, with a footpath along the old railway line to Threlkeld and another over the river leading to Latrigg and Skiddaw.
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Sleeps 54
Weekly price range £250 to £
Self catering accommodation in Shifnal sleeps 54.
Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 54
Accommodation overview: Weston Park details
Rural Retreats are proud to present Weston Park, offering luxury accommodation, 5-star service & award winning cuisine. The perfect venue for your corporate event (located on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border, an ideal conference venue for delegates based around the country), or large gathering with friends & family. Weston Park has it all. Exclusively yours with a minimum booking of 12 of the 28 rooms.
Gifted to the nation in 1986 by Richard, the current and 7th Earl of Bradford, Weston is now owned and maintained by the Weston Park Foundation, an independent charitable trust.
The formal lines of the 19th century gardens fuse dramatically with the naturalistic style fashioned by Capability Brown in the 18th century.
Choose from 28 (22 doubles, four double/twin and two singles) bedrooms located within the House, all of which are furnished with family heirlooms, antique furniture and original paintings along with televisions, fluffy towels and robes. Every room has either an en-suite or private bathroom with views of either the formal gardens, ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland or the Temple of Diana. Fully manned with butlers, chefs and housekeepers.
During the Park open seasons, children can enjoy the woodland adventure playground with its slides, zip wire, cargo net and miniature railway. Little ones will enjoy the activity room with a fabulous traverse wall, board games and dressing up boxes!
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £470 to £
Self catering accommodation in Satterthwaite sleeps 8.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks •
Accommodation overview: Taking its name from the rather steep area of woodland near where it sits, Breasty Haw is a wonderful example of a traditional, detached Lakeland cottage. The setting is idyllic as not only does Breasty Haw enjoy fine views across the valley but the house is situated in the middle of its own acre of mature woodland for guests to explore. With Grizedale Forest and ample walks and cycling routes right from the doorstep, Satterthwaite is an ideal base for an activity based holiday with the kids although the area also has some wonderful, gentle walks for those who prefer a quieter pace and some rest and relaxation.
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Sleeps 14
Weekly price range £1268 to £
Self catering accommodation in Hallin Fell sleeps 14.
Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sl
Accommodation overview: Hause Hall Farm and Cruick Barn details
Hause Hall Farm and The Cruik Barn are located part way up Hallin Fell at the south end of Ullswater in Martindale. They offer spectacular views over the fells and up into the hidden valleys of this secluded area of the LakeDistrict. Famous local author and fell walker A W Wainwrightdescribed the Ullswater lakeside walk which starts just at the baseof Hallin Fell as "the most beautiful and rewarding in Lakeland."
Hause Hall farmstead extends over several traditional lakeland stone buildings including the Grade II listed five bedroom, five bathroomfarmhouse and the adjoining two bedroom, two bathroom Cruik Barnwhich are linked across a traditional paved stone terrace. HauseHall's guest comforts are assured with its cast iron open fireplaces,four oven aga, high speed satellite broadband, oak kitchen and modernluxury bathrooms.
Hause Hall is within a short walk of the HowtownHotel and its Walkers Bar which is open to non residents from April to November and is abouta mile up either the country lane or the footpath from the Michelinstarred Sharrow Bay Hotel.
The Cruik Barn is not let independently.
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