This traditional Lakeland cottage has
uninterrupted mountain and
valley views looking West and South over Grasmere valley, Loughrigg,
Silver Howe, Helm Crag, Greenburn, Far Easedale and Steel Fell. It has its own
sunny private cottage garden. The cottage has a
reserved parking place adjacent to the cottage.
This cottage has in 2003 been upgraded to four stars grading by the
English Tourism Council.
The main part of this cottage was originally the down house ( front parlour) to the main farmhouse and dates from circa 1625. The kitchen is a 19th century addition. Geese, chickens and bantams live in the field in front and can all be fed from your cottage windows. Time it right and you may well see the lambs playing there too!
The farmhouse kitchen featured above has the true farmhouse feel. It is very light and airy and can be extremely sunny in the mornings. It is fully equipped with everything you should require throughout your stay.
The living room enjoys wonderful views and features a traditional Lakeland stone fireplace for burning wood and coal. The cottage is furnished in traditional style with many old and interesting bygones.
The upper floor has one sunny double bedroom with a much admired traditional style bedroom suite. All bed linen is provided and the beds are made up ready for you. The adjacent single bedroom is prettily dressed in yellow and has its own vanity unit with sink.
This cottage has
been operating the longest of our three cottages and tends to book up very
fast with our regulars, if you have a specific week in mind please let us
know the week that you require as soon as you can.
List of current vacancies for this year and next
year's prices are at the bottom of this page.
Cottage Facilities
This cottage is fully centrally heated and is
mostly double glazed. The open coal fire will be laid ready for you to
light. A free hod of coal is provided. All beds are made up for your arrival so that all you need
to bring with you are clothes, tea towels, food and beverages.
If you are travelling from abroad and short of luggage space or forget, we can provide
towels and tea towels. The
electricity for this cottage is supplied by a £1 coin meter , the LPG
gas, hot water and central
heating charges will be calculated on the morning of your departure.
As of 2006, electricity tends to work out at around £4 to £7 per week and
the gas hot water /central heating has averaged between £2 to £30 per week
depending upon the time of year and how long it is switched on for.
Please note the gas is calor gas and therefore quit a bit dearer than
mains gas.
See below at bottom of page for prices and current availability each
week.
Amenities
We have useful amenities for guests in the cottages to enjoy, a
lockable bike shed, use of a large drying room, a coin operated Nordic
sauna and payphone these are
situated in the quiet deluxe (English Tourism Council graded four stars) walkers’ hostel on
the farm. We also have a
barbecue and picnic hampers available for your use for those warm summer evenings.
New for 2006!
We have installed wireless broadband for those needing to keep in
touch with their office
New for 2007!
We are fully committed to sustainable tourism; please find
environmentally friendly cleaning products including washing up liquid in
cupboard below sink. Also we are continuing to encourage our guests
to follow our recycling policy using our recycling site facilities on the
farm.
Bathroom
The adjacent bathroom has bath with shower over, WC and sink.
Washer & Drier
A washer/drier is located in the kitchen. The hot water and
central heating charges will be calculated on the morning of your departure.
Fuel Supplies
We can supply coal, (and
logs when available) plus additional firelighters here on the
farm. Our charges for these are based on a division of what we pay for
them. These prices are
subject to change. At 2006-7 prices we charge
£3.50 per hod of coal , Bag of sticks @ £2.75, £3.50 for a level skip of wood when available). These prices are
subject to change.
Garden
The traditional cottage garden has a small grass area with patio
garden furniture and enjoys dramatic mountain views .
It faces West and South and enjoys the sun all day long right until
sunset. Garden furniture is provided and it's just the place for dining al
fresco.
Maps & Walk Plans
Maps and walk
plans are loaned with pleasure from our library. We just ask for a
donation towards the Tourism Conversation Partnership which helps to restore the
Lakeland's footpaths.
Short Breaks
Our cottages tend to be nearly as popular in winter as they are
in summer this means that while we are happy to do short breaks for people
they tend to be in short supply. Do give us a ring and see what we can do.
Because of the popularity of these cottages we can only do short breaks at
the last minute when available. See below for availability.
Telephone
Please note that at present there is no reliable
reception for mobile phones in all parts of the Lake District. However our new reception telephone mast
does allow Orange and Vodaphone to operate well here. There is also payphone in the Hostel
foyer which all guests are welcome to use.
Outdoor Gear/Shopping
Don’t buy your outdoor gear before you come here as the
Lake District has the best selection of shops you will find anywhere in Britain.
Extras
We can provide a travel cot and highchair a no extra charge. Please also let us know your
requirements when booking.