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.
 

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 etc...

Also we now have membership to the Langdale Country Club should you fancy a swim, sauna, solarium, steam room and if that's not enough there's also the fitness room, beauty treatments etc...!
 
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.  At 2003-4, prices we charge are £3.00 per hod of coal , £2.75 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. 

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.
 
We live on the farm ourselves and manage and maintain the properties personally. We take great care to see  that the properties are cleaned and maintained to a high standard and it is of course very reassuring to our guests that should anything go wrong during your stay we are here to put it right straight away! No absent landlords or agents to battle with!

About the three properties available

Three traditional cottages, superb location, fabulous views, on a farm in centre of the Lake District. Open fires, central heating, off road parking and dogs are welcome. Lean out of the windows, talk to the sheep, feed our chickens and ducks. Lakeland's best walks from door. Resident owners on site. Being so centrally located in the centre of the Lake District means all local attractions, services, shops and fabulous walks are so close and handy to access. We have a drying room, telephone and sauna on site for all our guests. Arrival time any time after 16.00, departure by 10.00. Cots and highchairs are free.

Baby backpack carriers and pushchair can also be loaned but we do ask for a donation towards the Tourism Conservation Partnership which helps to restore the Lakeland's footpaths, visitor access and wildlife habitats. All linen is included in the price; dogs are £17 each per week (please let us know what breed dog you have).  All you need to bring are your clothes, food, towels and tea towels; although those travelling by public transport or coming from overseas can borrow our towels and tea towels at no extra charge. We do ask those who are arriving late after 21.00 to let us know so that we can make prior arrangements with the cottages keys any and any other special requirements.  We also offer wireless broadband internet connection for those wishing to bring their computers.

Woolloft Barn sleeps 4-5  The Woolloft is a superb conversion of a traditional Lakeland bank barn which was originally used to store fleeces. It is part of the original 17^th century farm buildings. It was originally converted. by the present owners for their own use but for the last few years it has become a very popular holiday let. There are marvellous mountain views from every room in this two-storey building. The upper floor spacious living room has a superb Lakeland stone fireplace and an open beamed ceiling. The furnishings are in traditional cottage style.

The Lodge sleeps 2-3 (baby or small child)  Sunny single storey stone built cottage with deep set windows, fell and valley views to south, west and north. Own sunny cottage garden with patio furniture and secure parking right outside.
The kitchen area is fully fitted and well equipped with all mod cons including a microwave.  The living room area has a stone built open fireplace, a TV and is furnished in traditional style.  The bathroom has bath with shower over, WC (toilet) and sink.
The bedroom has a double bed with a firm comfortable mattress.  There is ample storage and hanging space.  There is full oil central heating.  It is double glazed throughout.  A washer/drier is located in the hall cupboard with hot water tank.  A super compact cottage for two, but space for a put u up bed for a child or cot available.  Electricity and oil central heating is inclusive. Four Stars has been awarded by the Tourist Board for this property.  Low season £254 to High Season £415.
For full terms and conditions please refer to our website.  We are open all year and resident on the farm next to the cottages mentioned above.