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Cumbria, Eden Valley - Ravenstondale, Oaklea Bungalow situated in picturesque village,area of outstanding natural beauty, overlooking village green. Views to Wildboar and Greenbell from the large rear garden and car park. Two pubs within walking distance, lovely walks from the door over quite lanes and fells. Ideal for touring Lakes Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales Oaklea bungalow is available to let for weekly or short breaks. Built only a few years ago it is equipped with modern appliances and comforts including central heating. Newbiggin-on-Lune The rivers Eden, Belah and Lune are close by for which permits are available locally from Kirkby Stephen Angling Association. The Lake District is within easy driving distance where a wealth of fishing in rivers and lakes is available. Bessy Beck Trout Farm is located at Newbiggin-on-Lune and offers fly fishing for trout. The Riverside Golf Course, a short 9/18 hole course, lies within the village of Ravenstonedale. The course is open all year round and visitors are welcome to play for a modest fee. A more extensive 9/18 hole golf course, which also welcomes visitors, can be found in Sedbergh approximately 15 miles away. Other golf courses can be found at Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and Penrith. There is an outdoor tennis court in Ravenstonedale which is open to visitors for a modest fee. Details of how to book the court are posted on the entrance to the court. Classic Coach Tours Cumbria Classic Coaches offer a programme of trips around the area on vintage coaches. Cycling Miles and miles of gently undulating country lanes await cyclists who wish to explore the region by this method. Buzzards, curlews, woodpeckers and thrush are but just a few of the species regularly sighted nearby. Within a short walk bird-watchers can be well off the beaten track with the possibility of sighting many species and the certainty of enjoying the wonderful countryside. Local History The locality has much to offer those interested in local history. For church enthusiasts, St. Oswald's church, rebuilt in 1744, is famous for it's three-decker pulpit and its collegiate, in-facing pews. In the grounds of the present church the foundations of an earlier Gilbertine monastry have been excavated. The first Lord Wharton cleared much of the land around Ravenstonedale for a deer park and compelled local men to build the enclosing wall, the remains of which can still be viewed in the vicinity. Crown Green Bowling There is a bowling green in nearby Kirkby Stephen which is open to visitors. It is located close to the river Eden near Frank's Bridge. The Settle-Carlisle railway, reputedly the most attactive line in the UK, winding its way through some of the finest scenery in Britain, is just a few miles away. There is no ticket office at Kirkby Stephen but tickets can be booked on the train. Kirkby Stephen is the nearest market town, about 4 miles away. There is a Tourist Information Centre in Kirkby Stephen where a wide variety of literature detailing local activities and amenities is available. The Lake District National Park with its wealth of mountain and lakeland scenery and associated activities is within easy driving distance. Yorkshire Dales Only a short drive away the Yorkshire Dales offer undulating hills and dales featuring endless limestone walls and field houses so characteristic of the area. There are several possibilities for circular drives which take in many villages with their small shops, galleries and hostelries. For More InformationVisit Property's WebsiteSpecial Features
AmenitiesLinens are provided
AccessibilityBungalow all on one level, accessible to wheel chair. |
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