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Stunning 17c cottage in the English Lake District — Property 99444

  • A 5 star self-catering rental in the beautiful Duddon Valleyt.
  • Location: Ulpha near Broughton-in-furness Cumbria - Lake District, England

Summary of the cottage, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 9

Summary of the cottage, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 9
Contact Candy Goad
+44 (0)1946 723476
Property type:
cottage, semi-detached, 1300 sq. ft.
Location type:
Mountain, Rural
Highlights:
Garden, DVD, TV
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  • Suitable for elderly
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair friendly
  • No smoking
  • Family friendly
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You can hear the nearby river in the walled garden

You can hear the nearby river in the walled garden

There's a log-burning stove in the sitting room

There's a log-burning stove in the sitting room

You'll love the kitchen-breakfast room

You'll love the kitchen-breakfast room

The master bedroom is en-suite

The master bedroom is en-suite

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The second double bedroom The  lovely Duddon Valley
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Stunning 17c cottage in the English Lake District

This beautifully furnished cottage provides stylish, spacious and comfortable family accommodation in the beautiful Duddon Valley,with an old post office & stores close by. It's an easy drive to the Lake District's favourite attractions (this is the home of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter) and to vast sandy beaches. The lovely little town of Broughton-in Furness is just 10 minutes away with two fabulous food shops offering local produce, and old inns nearby offer excellent food. There's loads for the family to see & do - golf, climbing, canoeing, pony treks, bike hire, country houses, castles, Roman ruins. You're in the heart of the mountains here with wonderful, gentle walks from the door. Relax in the oak-beamed sitting room and enjoy roaring log fires, comfy sofas & piles of books and games, or chill out and watch Sky TV and DVDs. The stunning kitchen -breakfast room has glass doors that open onto the patio and walled garden, where you can sit and listen to the rushing stream nearby.

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Location Ulpha near Broughton-in-furness Cumbria - Lake District < England

Stunning 17c cottage in the English Lake District Ulpha near Broughton-in-furness Cumbria - Lake District < England
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in Cumbria - Lake District
Location
Nearest airport: Manchester at 125 miles
Nearest beach: Beach at 25 miles
Nearest motorway: M6 Junction 36 at 33 miles
Nearest ferry port: Liverpool at 125 miles
Nearest railway station: Ulverston at 20 miles
Car: necessary

In the heart of the Lake District National Park, Oakbank nestles in the beautiful Duddon Valley surrounded by the high fells (mountains). This is the Lake District without the crowds - just rushing rivers, sheep and stunning scenery. Favourites like Beatrix Potter's Hilltop Farm, Dove Cottage at Grasmere and lively Ambleside are just 40 minutes drive, as are Windermere and Coniston Lakes for memorable boat trips. Oakbank is also just 30 minutes from beautiful vast, sandy beaches at St Bees and Silecroft. There is golf, bike hire, riding, canoeing and the tiny Eskdale stream train nearby, and Muncaster Castle with its owl sanctuary and gardens. Wastwater, England's deepest lake under England's highest mountain is just a short drive away and is breathtaking. Nearby Broughton-in-Furness is a historic market town with excellent amenities. The old Post Office & Stores is within walking distance.of the cottage & the area has several old inns serving excellent food.

Local activities walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, mountain biking, mountaineering, paragliding



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Availability for the cottage in Cumbria - Lake District, England

Last updated on:
Tuesday, 06 May 2008
Changeover day:
Saturday

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Rental rates for the cottage in Cumbria - Lake District, England

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
British Pounds
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
summer 01 Aug 2008 21 Aug 2008 GBP 950 GBP 950 GBP 950 1 Week
summer 22 Aug 2008 28 Aug 2008 GBP 870 GBP 870 GBP 870 1 Week
autumn 29 Aug 2008 16 Oct 2008 GBP 770 GBP 170 GBP 170 3 Nights
autumn 17 Oct 2008 30 Oct 2008 GBP 1170 GBP 300 GBP 300 1 Week
winter 31 Oct 2008 18 Dec 2008 GBP 540 GBP 170 GBP 170 3 Nights
christmas 19 Dec 2008 26 Dec 2008 GBP 1070 GBP 1070 GBP 1070 1 Week
new year 27 Dec 2008 02 Jan 2009 GBP 1600 GBP 1600 GBP 1600 1 Week
winter 03 Jan 2009 13 Feb 2009 GBP 570 GBP 160 GBP 160 3 Nights
winter 14 Feb 2009 27 Mar 2009 GBP 590 GBP 165 GBP 165 3 Nights
easter 28 Mar 2009 10 Apr 2009 GBP 1020 GBP 1020 GBP 1020 1 Week
spring 11 Apr 2009 24 Apr 2009 GBP 870 GBP 200 GBP 200 1 Week
spring 25 Apr 2009 01 May 2009 GBP 750 GBP 175 GBP 175 3 Nights
mayday holiday 02 May 2009 08 May 2009 GBP 870 GBP 870 GBP 870 3 Nights
spring 09 May 2009 22 May 2009 GBP 750 GBP 175 GBP 175 3 Nights
spring bank holiday 23 May 2009 29 May 2009 GBP 1150 GBP 1150 GBP 1150 1 Week

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

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Accommodation and Facilities for the cottage in Cumbria - Lake District, England

Property type:
  • cottage , semi-detached
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Floor area:
  • 1300 sq. ft.
Location type:
  • Mountain, Rural
Theme:
  • family, away from it all
General:
  • towels provided, telephone, central heating, linen provided
Kitchen:
  • grill, microwave, washing machine, clothes dryer, hob, freezer, oven, fridge, dish washer
Living room:
  • fireplace seating for 9 people
Dining:
  • dining room, child's highchair seating for 9 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Bath with Shower,
  • Bathroom 2 - Toilet,Bath with Shower,en-suite to master bedroom,
  • Bathroom 3 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,downstairs,
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Cot, en-suite
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
  • Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed
  • Bedroom 5 - 1 Single Bed, downstairs near shower room
  • The master bedroom is en-suite with a luxury bathroom. One single bedroom is downstairs next to a luxury toilet/shower-room and is ideal for an elderly person or teenager wanting their own space!
Entertainment:
  • cd, stereo system, audio tape player, satellite or cable, radio, DVD, tv
internet access
  • dialup access, internet access
Outside:
  • parking, garden, 9 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed, suitable for elderly or infirm, non smoking only, wheelchair accessible, children welcome
Notes:

The cottage has a 5 star accreditation from Visit Britain, which is the highest standard possible and reflects the luxurious accommodation and facilities with a high level of comfort. The cottage combines old-world charm with every modern convenience. The kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped with steamer, food processor, microwave and an excellent range of cooking equipment. There are plenty of books and games as well as Sky television. There is a walled garden plus a courtyard at the back of the property with a rotary washing line. The cottage is exceptionally quiet, with the only sound on most days being the rushing mountain river nearby.

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Other Activities Climbing, canoeing, Muncaster Castle Owl Sanctuary, Eskdale miniature railway, boat trips on Windermere, Dalston Wildlife

Advertiser contact & booking information for property 99444

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Advertisers:
Candy Goad
Telephone
+44 (0)1946 723476 (Home)
Alt. Telephone
+44 (0)783 4317000 (Mobile)
Preferred language(s):
 French
Advertiser since:
 6 May 2008
Property listed since:
 6 May 2008
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