A Bothy was where the unmarried male farm hands used to sleep. Things have improved since those days and this Bothy sleeps four in two separate bedrooms on the first floor. One has a double bed and the other twin beds. The ground floor consists of an open lounge/dining area with a fitted kitchen. There is an entrance hall with the shower room off. This cottage has full oil fired central heating plus a wood burning stove. The private garden is accessible through the French window from the lounge and faces South with similar views to the Hayloft.

About the farm

A 17th century Lakeland hill farm with magnificent views from the sea to the highest point in England. The farm is situated at the foot of the beautiful Kentmere valley between the county town of Kendal and Lake Windermere. The four cottages are traditionally constructed in stone and slate, each with its own garden and private parking. Decor is traditional, with rustic beams, full carpeting and comfortable furniture each with central heating, either oil or fired or electric storage.

The farm has its own private water supply which is fed from a spring up on the fell. The water is beautiful and is tested by the local authority.The farm is 1 mile outside the village of Staveley with its shops, pubs, church, railway station and bus routes. Windermere the largest of the lakes and Kendal the county town are each only 5 miles away. The situation is ideal for walking, cycling, relaxing, or as a touring centre for the Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, and the Border country.For more information please go to the owner's website.