The Bothy - Self catering holiday cottage in Bowland Bridge, Crosthwaite, Cumbria, Lake District, England - Sleeps 2
The Bothy
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The Lyth and Winster Valleys in the lovely English Lake District are well know for their damson orchards, the home of the Westmorland Damson. Nearly every farm has an orchard, and the valleys look especially beautiful in April when the trees are covered in white blossom. In September-October the delicious, distinctive, purple fruit is ripe, and is sold at roadside farms, or in bulk to jam makers etc and of course made into fabulous Damson Gin.
Cowmire Hall lies in the Winster Valley, one of the Lake District's most peaceful valleys, about equidistant (7 miles) from Kendal, Windermere and Grange-over-Sands. There is a variety of good shops in all three towns, Booth's excellent supermarkets in Kendal and Windermere, two other supermarkets outside Kendal, and local farmers' markets.
This is not the place to list all the attractions of the Lake District, but the National Trust hire out rowing boats at Fell Foot on Windermere (4 miles), where there is also a restaurant. Three great country houses with fine gardens are nearby - Sizergh Castle (NT), Levens Hall and Holker Hall, as well as the art galleries at Blackwell and Abbot Hall. There are also good pubs within walking distance.
Facilities
Log Burner Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Bike Storage Off-Road Parking DVD Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave Dishwasher Shower
Cowmire Hall Bothy - A delightful, first-floor holiday flat in a converted loft, consisting of a hall, large living-room/kitchen open to the roof-space with a gallery or sleeping-platform above the kitchen area; shower-room and twin-bedroom. The kitchen is well-equipped, with an oil-fired Raeburn cooker that also provides hot water and central heating. There is also a wood stove (with a supply of dry logs), a television set with DVD player, and good quality furniture (but no telephone, though ours may be used in emergencies, if you have no mobile). Fuel, bed-linen and towels are included.
The flat is suitable for two people to sleep but is equipped for six people to eat. (There are also two beds on the gallery, with ladder access, which may be used at your own risk for children over eight or for your occasional athletic guests; bed-linen extra.)
There is a utility room on the ground floor (separate entrance) with a sink, washing-machine, tumble-drier and iron, a second loo, and space for boots, bicycles etc. (The rest of the ground floor is taken up by the cellar where Cowmire Hall Damson Gin is made.) There is a small outside sitting area with table and barbecue.
The flat looks out to the south over a farm-yard to Cowmire Hall - a C16 pele tower extended in the late C17, where the owners, Oliver and Victoria Barratt live - its garden and the Winster Valley. To the north the view is of a rocky field. There is not normally any livestock in this farm-yard, though tractors come and go. Guests may park cars here.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £400 Mid Season from £400 High Season from £400 Peak Season £500
Key details:
Pets: Enquire with cottage owner Smoking: Yes Children: Enquire with cottage owner Changeover Day: Saturday
Payment options:
Please enquire with owner
Bedroom configuration:
Sleeps 2 people in 1 bedroom (Double)
Owner's details:
Owner: Mr & Mrs Barratt click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
The Bothy has been advertised with Independent Cottages since Aug 2006
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