Ideally situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park providing an ideal base for enjoying numerous outdoor activities and exploring this spectacular area. Sleeps 5+2
Self-Catering Holiday Cottage - The Cart House, Grizebeck, Nr Coniston & Ulverston, Cumbria, Lake District, England
The Cart House
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Ashlack Cottages are five luxury, self-catering, holiday cottages set in the National Park of the English Lake District. The holiday cottages are ideal whether you want an all action holiday or a quiet place in the country. They are an ideal base from which to explore South Cumbria and the Lakes and each holiday cottage is decorated to the highest standard. All the holiday cottages have full central heating and either a wood burning stove or an open fire.
The holiday cottages are set in the beautiful unspoilt landscape overlooking the Duddon Estuary between the market towns of Ulverston and Broughton-in-Furness. If you want to take part in Lakeland activities, Coniston is 20 minutes drive, while Windermere is just 25 minutes away. Only three miles away are the remains of stone hut circles dating from the bronze age, close to a tarn where the seagulls nest in spring.
Outdoor Pursuits: Sailing at Coniston/Windermere; Fishing at Esthwaite; Horse Riding at Coniston; Go Ape at Grizedale; Duddon Estuary (miles of beach).
Family Attractions: Wildlife Park at Dalton; Muncaster Castle; Aquarium of the Lakes at Lakeside; Holker Hall; Haverthwaite Railway.
Facilities
Log Burner Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Off-Road Parking DVD Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave Dishwasher CD Player Shower Bath Cot
The Cart Housewas restored three years ago to the highest standard as an overflow for the big house. Built of traditional stone with a slate roof, it dates back to the 17th Century and combines old charm with modern comfort. It has a small private lawned garden overlooking the foaling field, an outside seating area and a barbecue. Inside it is beautifully decorated with some stunning paint effects. It has full central heating and a wood burning stove.
Accommodation comprises:
Living Room - open to the rafters. Beautifully decorated with trompe d'oeuil paint effects, television, video, portable music center with CD and cassette player. Dining area for 6 people.
Kitchen - at the far end of the living room Fully equipped with dishwasher, Fridge, freezer and washing machine/dryer, coffee cafetiere, electric oven, hob, microwave, ironing board and iron.
Bathroom with bath, Mira shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom 1 (downstairs) with double bed, chest of drawers, dressing table and hanging space. Adjoining bathroom with WC and basin.
Bedroom 2 with double bed, chest of drawers, dressing table and hanging cupboard.
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, chest of drawers and hanging space.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £345 Mid Season from £440 High Season from £520 Peak Season £650