 |
Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £0 to £
Self catering accommodation in Thornthwaite sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: The Larches is a four bedroomed cottage at Seldom Seen in Thornthwaite, a truly tranquil location. Surrounded by woodland on the slopes of Whinlatter forest the cottage is a perfect away from it all retreat with the delight of visiting red squirrels. It has the most fantastic summer house (or belvedere) with a deck at the top of its fellside garden, which has chairs, table and lighting It has superb views across the Derwent marshes and to the distant fells. You can walk or cycle from the doorstep and sail on the lake at Bassenthwaite. There is an art gallery and coffee shop in the village and pubs, restaurants and a shop in the neighbouring village of Braithwaite and an abundance of amenities in nearby Keswick. The accommodation is upside down with the living space upstairs to benefit from the views towards Skiddaw and Clough Head. See the cottages website for more fascinating details and photos.
  
|
| |
|
| |
 |
Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £200 to £
Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 4.
Features include: • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: As sweet as the character herself, this stylish mid terraced property offers excellent, comfortable accommodation in a secluded location in the very heart of Windermere. Tucked away off the main thoroughfare of the town, the property is one of a handful of modern style cottages with ample private parking. Far enough from the hustle and bustle but close enough to stroll to the many shops, bars and restaurants that this popular town has to offer, Mrs Tiggywinkles will enable you to sample on foot the many delights of this part of Lakeland or use the good public transport on offer as the town has a train and local bus station.
|
| |
|
| |
 |
Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £190 to £
Self catering accommodation in Bowness sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Honeysuckle Cottage, oozing with character and charm, nestles peacefully in a quiet backwater of Bowness Village, with a gentle stroll of a few minutes taking you to the many shops, restaurants, cafes and bars as well as to the shores of Windermere itself with its attractions. For the more energetic it is also minutes away from some superb walks including the famous Dales Way. The cottage itself is ideal for a stay at any time of the year, in winter it is cosy and welcoming with stripped pine throughout and feature fireplaces. In the summer the beautiful terraced garden is ideal for some outdoor living.
|
| |
|
| |
 |
Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £990 to £
Self catering accommodation in Ambleside sleeps 10.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access •
Accommodation overview: Loughrigg Holme sits underneath the much loved fell of the same name and was once the home of Wordsworths daughter, Dora and her husband Edward Quillinan, Rich in literary history connections, visitors to Loughrigg Holme have included Charlotte Bronte, the poet Matthew Arnold and Harriet Martineau. This chocolate box property,originally a farmhouse, built in 17th century and extended in the early 19th century is a beautiful example of a traditional Lakeland residence, her 2 1/2 acres of gardens and fellside including croquet lawn blending effortlessly into the slopes of Loughrigg and displaying a wealth of ancient shrubs and flora, cleverly married with more formal patio, lawn areas and natural water fall. A short stroll directly under Loughrigg Fell will bring you to beautiful Rydal Water, one of Lakelands smallest lakes at only ¾ mile long and ¼ mile wide and a favourite of Wordsworth and many other of the romantic poets and still, to this day, magical, peaceful and most inspiring. Ambleside can also be reached on foot within 20 minutes along a country lane, this bustling village offering numerous attractions and activities for all ages with a wide choice of bars, shops and restaurants. Loughrigg Holme is obviously steeped in Lakeland history and exhibits many historic features with dated spice cupboard, flagged floors, exposed beams and original oak stairs and shutters. The house has been beautifully dressed, the owners respecting the obvious age and fascinating literary connections to create a most comfortable and elegant home, a clever mix of 17th and 21st century, the perfect venue for a family gathering and a place where special memories will be created and treasured.
|
| |
|
| |
 |
Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Staveley sleeps 5.
Features include: • Garden • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: Abbey Coach House enjoys a quiet location within this lovely village, tucked away down a quiet side road with little passing traffic. Staveley is the ideal choice for the more mature holidaymaker as all amenities in the village are on the level although it is equally suitable for guests of all ages as Staveley has so much to offer. The village has a local Spar Shop, traditional butchers and post office, even a cookery school and organic wine outlet as well as one or two pubs, The Eagle and Child offering award winning food throughout the day and into the evening. The village is also an excellent base for some wonderful walks or bike rides into the Kentmere Valley or along to the neighbouring villages of Ings or Crook, a gentle amble through some lovely countryside, whatever the time of year.
|
| |
|
| |
 |
Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £220 to £
Self catering accommodation in Keswick sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Penfold benefits from a central location, only 2 minutes walk from both the town centre and Fitz Park and 10 minutes from the lake. It provides an excellent base to walk the north Lakeland fells, with the bonus of Keswicks wide ranging amenities on the doorstep. The property was refurbished by the owners at the start of 2009 with very good quality furnishings and providing all modern day appliances.
|
| |
|
| |
 |
Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £200 to £
Self catering accommodation in Keswick sleeps 3.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: Laal Yan is Cumbrian Dialect for little one, which aptly describes this charming, cosy, character cottage. It is ideally situated in a small terrace of similar cottages, a short level stroll from the town centre. It has the benefit of parking provided near the cottage. There are fell views to the front and rear and the cottage is adjacent to the River Greta. The cottage is beautifully furnished in keeping with the character of the cottage, but with the benefit of a modern kitchen.
|
| |
|
| |
 |
Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £220 to £
Self catering accommodation in Ullswater sleeps 5.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: Situated in an idyllic position above Lake Ullswater, the views from every window of Blaes Crag are breath taking. Spectacular walks for all abilities, from a stroll up to Lantys Tarn to a days hike up to the Helvellyn summit and surrounding fells, can be undertaken from the doorstep.
|
| |
|
| |
|
