Whillan Beck Cottage in the heart of the Lake District

Description

Set in an idyllic village location with two welcoming Inns serving good food and real ales. Surrounded by mountains with fantastic walks from the doorstep. Whillan Beck is cosy and charming with oak beams, exposed stonework, glorious fell and beck views. It has a shared paddock with garden furniture, barbecue and riverside picnic area.

Booking notes:

Special offers available. Please enquire or see our website www.selectcottages.com for more information, photos, up to date availability, and online booking.

Or contact owner directly by email greg@selectcottages.com or by phone 07739 905600.

Rates notes:

All linen, towels, tea towels, gas, electricity, cleaning and washing up materials provided and included in price.

Availability notes:

We are now able to offer both weekly lets and short breaks with flexible arrival and departure dates for the rest of the year right through until Christmas. If the dates you are looking for are not available for Whillan Beck Cottage please look at Wrynose Cottage which has different arrival and departure days. If you still cannot find what you are looking for please email Greg on: greg@selectcottages.com with your request.

LATE AVAILABILITY DISCOUNTS

Unlet dates within 10 days are discounted by £90.00, including all short breaks!

SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 2012 AND FROM NOV 2012

Please see our website www.selectcottages.com for more offers and information.

Or contact owner by email greg@selectcottages.com or by phone

07739 905 600

If Whillan Beck Cottage is already booked for the dates you wish to visit, please look at one of our other delightful cottages for two - Hardknott Cottage, Stanley Ghyll Cottage and Wrynose Cottage.

Deposit 30% of total rent.

Short breaks available from now until March 2012.

Living room notes:

DVD player and DVDs, VCR and videos, CD Radio and CDs, books and games. Wi-Fi.

Bedroom notes:

Double bedroom is located on the first floor with lovely views and full bathroom.

Bathroom notes:

The bathroom is en-suite to the main bedroom and consists of of a bath and powerful shower.

Kitchen notes:

Open plan farmhouse style oak kitchen. The fridge comes with freezer compartment.

Meal notes:

We offer Cumbrian and vegetarian Hampers with fresh local produce, and a special Honeymoon Hamper with champagne and chocolates, which can be pre-ordered.

Onsite facility notes:

Enjoy a barbecue dinner with glorious views of the High Fells.

Shared paddock with riverside picnic spot.

Other facility notes:

Satellite TV with all sports, movies and children's channels.

Full central heating & double glazing.

Car notes:

Most people arrive by car. By train: go to Lancaster and then take the coastal train to Ravenglass and then either take the "tourist" steam train to Dalegarth station at Boot, or take a taxi.

Leisure notes:

This is the heart of the Lake District National Park with the highest, deepest, steepest, and oldest! Within walking distance are Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, dramatic Wastwater, its deepest lake, Hardknott Pass, its steepest road and Boot Mill, its oldest working water mill. It is a very special area for walkers with many of the finest walks in England on the doorstep.

Hardknott Pass is England's steepest road and a great drive in good weather conditions. Less than halfway up on the Eskdale side is the well-preserved Hardknott Roman Fort. This is an absolute "must" visit and the views are breathtaking whatever the weather, especially from just beyond the northwest gate.

Stone Circles - Within a short walk, on the moor above Boot are the 5,000 year old Neolithic and 3,000 year old Bronze Age stone circles. These are an archaeological gem and it is amazing that they were built so long ago.

Muncaster Castle was voted best tourist attraction in England in 2004. It lies at the gateway to Eskdale, easily accessed by car or the steam railway and a short walk. It is 800 years old, full of interesting features, is supposedly haunted, has spectacular and colourful gardens and is the major rescue centre for the World Owl Trust with many rare and beautiful owls.

We even have our own waterfall plunge pool in the village!

- Swim in the crystal clear waters of the River Esk and Whillan Beck.

The Ravenglass and Eskdale narrow gauge steam railway is one of England's most beautiful train journeys and it has its terminus just ¼ mile our Cottages. This is a very popular attraction and a great day out for all the family.

Eskdale Mill just over the packhorse bridge from Bridge End Farm is England's oldest working twin-wheel corn mill on the site of a Roman mill. Take a trip back in time to a museum like no other. It is on our doorstep and we thoroughly recommend a visit.

Other notes:

Welcome tray with tea, coffee, homemade biscuits and fresh milk in the fridge.

Directions:

From the SOUTH depart the M6 at Junction 36. The quickest route is to Broughton in Furness then through Ulpha and over Birker Moor. If coming form the NORTH exit the M6 at Carlisle, then take the A595 to Cockermouth, Egremont and then to Gosforth. Head up to Eskdale from the West. Driving times from Manchester - 2Hrs, Birmingham - 3Hrs and London - 5Hrs.

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Change over day: Sunday

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General information

Property type	Cottage
Holiday theme	Away from it all Romantic Sight-seeing
Suitable for	Families

Bedrooms	1 bedroom sleeps 2 max.
Bathrooms	1 bathroom
Remarks	Parking places 1

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