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Living
Otley Beck is what Lakeland cottage dreams are made of. An idyllic, romantic retreat for two, beautiful countryside all around, plenty of attractions within striking distance and a lovingly created and special place to stay.
One of the two cottages at Howe Foot and next door to the owner's house, Otley Beck stands in about an acre of garden and grounds , with a kitchen, sitting room/diner and shower room on the ground floor and a gallery bedroom upstairs, defined by a solid oak floor, cosy wool rugs, plenty of storage space and - its main feature - the king-sized Hypnos bed and high quality bedding. Two side tables, each with a mounted wall lamp, and a window that overlooks the field complete the picture.
A downstairs bedroom is just off the kitchen and if any guest should prefer this to the one upstairs, its use can be arranged prior to any visit. Otherwise it is kept locked.
There's a striking aqua-coloured AGA cooker in the kitchen (which remains constantly switched on), a gorgeous wood-burning stove in the lounge and local slate on the floors. Oak beams, curved walls and quirky nooks and crannies add to the character of the place. Otley Beck was certainly a labour of love for the owners and at every turn you can see the care, craftsmanship and attention to detail which went into its making.
The great thing here is one minute you can be quietly sitting beside the beck or walking up the lane to the nature reserve, owned and run by Cumbria Wildlife Trust, and the next minute heading for all sorts of other adventures.
Coniston Water and the village of Coniston are a few miles to the north, both places associated with land and water speed ace Donald Campbell and the great Victorian John Ruskin.
The Duddon Valley - a great favourite of poet William Wordsworth - is slightly further away to the north west while Grizedale Forest, with its walking and cycling trails, lies to the north between Coniston Water and Windermere.
The actual southern tip of Windermere is about 25 minutes drive away and close by is the Lakeland Motor Museum, the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and - at Lakeside itself - a jetty for Windermere Cruises.
All that, plus the foodie hub of Cartmel, Holker Hall and Gardens near Cartmel and down the road from Howe Foot, the festival town and birthplace of Stan Laurel, Ulverston. The Furness peninsula coast is not a million miles away either. Otley Beck Cottage - what a wonderful base for a holiday.
Owner details:
Susan Hawkard joined Independent Cottages in August 2020
Otley Beck Cottage: Great care and craftsmanship are the hallmarks of this lovely property which is set on two floors. As with Garden Cottage, the building/conversion work was carried out by the owners. Otley Beck - for two people only - joins their house but is entirely self-contained and private.
Twin level accommodation comprises:
Downstairs:
Kitchen. Come through the porch and you're greeted by a gorgeous aqua- coloured 2-door, oil-fired AGA which not only cooks like a dream but also keeps the place nice and warm as well. Hand-crafted cupboards are stocked with AGA pans and high quality homeware, there's a microwave, a fridge, countertop freezer, a washing machine and plenty of cupboard space. Lakeland slate is used on both the flooring the worktops.
Sitting Room. This is more like a snug/dining room because there's an oak dining table for two (watch the birdlife as you tuck into your meal), a comfy sofa, a large wood-burning stove, a slate floor with wool rugs, a TV (and DVD payer) and plenty of walking and guide books. Plus all the Ordnance Survey maps for the Lake District. Logs are provided, as are firelighters and kindling.
Shower Room. A shower, Sanitan WC, Sanitan wash basin and heated towel rail are all in this lovely good sized downstairs shower room .
Bedroom. This bedroom is set just off the kitchen and can be requested if you prefer to sleep downstairs - otherwise the room is kept locked.
Upstairs:
Main Bedroom. Go up the stairs and you're into the bedroom with its solid oak floor, cosy rugs and plenty of storage space. But the main feature is the king-sized Hypnos bed and high quality bedding. Two side tables, each with a mounted wall lamp, and a window which overlooks the field complete the picture.
Outside: guests have their own private seating area - two seats (cushions provided and stored in the porch) and a rustic stone table - next to the beck. It’s a perfect place to chat, read or relax after a day out.
Additional Information: Short breaks (minimum of four nights) available from March to December - please enquire. Unfortunately no children or pets and no smoking. Payment accepted by bank transfer (preferred option), cheque and Paypal. Wifi internet access included in the price.
| Season | Weekly Rate | Short Breaks |
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Sat, 1st Mar 2025 - Mon, 1st Dec 2025 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 4 Short break prices:
4 nights: £480 | 5 nights: £550 | 6 nights: £580 |
7 Nights |
4 Nights |
Fabulous new photos taken this season (2025), showing beautiful Otley Beck Cottage at its very best. Thanks to wonderful photography by Christian Dymond.
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