Little holiday cottage in Eskdale - with 1 bedroom
BIRKERTHWAITE BARN-W41478 Cottage, Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TJ.Property Reference: W41478Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 2
Bathrooms - 1
Pets welcome - 1
Well equipped self-catering
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BIRKERTHWAITE BARN-W41478 Cottage
A spacious converted farm building featuring galleried landing and four poster bed. Lovely rural retreat for two with views of tranquil moorland.
Accommodation details
Ground floor: Living room with slate floor. Dining room/kitchen. Bathroom with corner bath, shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: 1 double bedroom. Beams throughout.
Open fire in living room (initial fuel included). Oil central heating (timed use October-May). Electric heaters (in summer). Electricity and bed linen included. DVD and small library. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Enclosed garden and furniture. Parking (1 car). Natural water supply from spring. No smoking.
Extra Amenities
Surrounded by dramatic scenery. Four poster bed. Featuring beams taken from shipwrecks on the Cumbrian Coast, this small group of holiday cottages at Birkerthwaite, a former 17th century Lakeland farmstead, lie at the end of an unmade track and are surrounded by tranquil moorland scenery and farmland. This is fantastic walking countryside and the elevated position gives views of Scafell and the Eskdale Valley, creating a unique atmosphere of tranquillity. Birkerthwaite Farmhouse (W43001) is a unique holiday property dating back to 1627 and has many original features, beamed ceilings, flagged floors and unusual oak wall cupboards built in the 1700’s.
Comfortably furnished and with the benefit of an open fire and an Aga, the farmhouse is cosy and welcoming. Birkerthwaite Stable (W41477) is a single-storey converted stable with rustic charm heated by a log-burning stove. Birkerthwaite Barn (W41478) has a spacious kitchen/dining room, a galleried landing and a four poster bed. Birkerthwaite Cottage (W41479) has an upstairs open plan living area with wooden floors which opens onto a balcony overlooking gardens.
Nearby attractions include Muncaster Castle and Hardknott Roman Fort, whilst the Langdale Pikes and Ambleside on the northern shores of Lake Windermere can be reached via a stunning drive over the Hard Knott and Wrynose Passes. A short drive away is Wast Water; to the west are sandy beaches. Alternatively take the steam train from Ravenglass. Shop 3 miles, pub 2. 5 miles
Self-catering features
- Games Room
- Grouped Properties
- Open Fire
- Romantic Getaways
- Rural Location
- Shower
- Television
- Bed Linen Included
- Winter Short Breaks
- Lake District
- Washing Machine
- Pet Friendly
- Welcome Cottages
- Parking - On Site
- Customers Choice
- Great Value Properties