Surrounded by dramatic scenery
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 Stable (W41477) is a single-storey converted stable with rustic charm heated by a log-burning stove. Birkerthwaite Barn (W41478) has a spiral staircase leading from a spacious kitchen/dining room to a galleried landing and a four poster bed. Birkerthwaite Cottage (W41479) has an upstairs open plan living area with polished wooden floors which opens onto a balcony overlooking pretty 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 lovely sandy beaches. Alternatively take the steam train from Ravenglass.
Shop 3 miles, pub 2.5 miles.
Four poster bed
Ground floor: Living room with slate floor. Dining room/kitchen. Bathroom with corner bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Spiral stairs to first floor: 1 double bedroom. Beams throughout.
Open fire in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH inc (timed, available Oct-Apr, ?25pw, ?15 per short break). Elec and bed linen inc. Video and small library. DVD and small library. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. Enclosed garden and furniture. Parking (1 car). Natural water supply from spring. Friday to Friday. No children under 10 years due to steep spiral stairs.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 816 feet / 248.8 metres above sea level
Facilities at the Cottage
General
DVD or Blueray Player
Dogs Welcome
Romantic Getaway
Outside
Parking Onsite
Facilities Nearby
Walking countryside
Cycling countryside
Holiday Cottage Travel & Directions Hub
Distances are direct straight line
International Airports
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool Merseyside L24 1YD 72.7 miles |
Leeds Bradford International Airport Leeds West Yorkshire LS19 7TU 73.4 miles |
Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 3YS 16.3 miles |
Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NW 44.3 miles |
Motorways
M6 Junction 36 Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west 23.8 miles |
A601(M) Junction J35a Milnthorpe, Kendal, Morecambe, Carnforth 25.7 miles |
M6 Junction 37 Kendal, Sedbergh 26.0 miles |
Railway Stations
Ferry Ports
Heysham Port sailing to -> Douglas Isle of Man Address: South Quay, Heysham Lancashire LA3 2XE 26.7 miles |
Douglas Ferry Terminal sailing to -> Belfast (NI), Heysham,Liverpool, Dublin (IE) Address: Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3ER 50.8 miles |
Attractions & places to see nearby
Devoke WaterThe Largest Tarn in the Lake District( small mountain lake) located at an altitude of approximately 235 metres (770 feet) unusually it appears close to the highest surrounding elevation yet still manages to accumulate water
Elevation = 235 Meters / 771 Feet
1.3m / 2.1km - -
19 minutes walk
Hardknott Roman Fort
The remains and foundations of a roman fort in the isolated location to the side of Hard Knott Pass - The walls are still clearly visible, entry is free and set in stunning scenery
3.8m / 6.1km - -
57 minutes walk
Stanley Ghyll Force WaterfallA dramatic 60 foot waterfall in a deep narrow gorge, accessed by a good walk from Dalegarth Station (Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway) or from a nearer car park if driving
1.9m / 3.1km - -
28 minutes walk
Eskdale Golf Club
An 18 hole course with stunning views located in the Eskdale Valley. There is even a private Salmon fishing are with the river Esk running tough the area
3.9m / 6.3km - -
58 minutes walk
Eskdale MillThe Eskdale Mill still contains its historic working machinery
2.6m / 4.2km - -
39 minutes walk
Muncaster Fell
A low fell in the western Lake District National Park with a trigonometry point and good views from the summit
Elevation = 231 Meters / 757.9 Feet
4m / 6.4km -
WhitfellA Fell in the south west of the Lake District with an elevation of 573 metres, 1880 feet
Elevation = 573 Meters / 1879.9 Feet
2.7m / 4.3km - -
41 minutes walk
Hardknott Pass
A mountain pass with spectacular views, jointly holding the title of the steepest in England with a maximum gradient of 1 in 3 with twists and turns & hairpin bends as in winds through spectacular mountain fell countryside.- Single track with passing places
4.3m / 6.9km -
Dunnerdale ForestAn area renowned for good walks with the River Duddon running though it, located west of Seathwaite Tarn
3.6m / 5.8km - -
53 minutes walk
Muncaster Castle
A privately owned castle open to the public with the castle and grounds accessible, and regular events throughout the year, am Hawk & Owl Centre and separate Café and tea rooms
4.6m / 7.4km -
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