The Granary, Ruthwaite, Nr Ireby, Cumbria, The Lake District, England - Sleeps 5

Accommodation comprises:

Ground floor

• Stable-door entrance to kitchen/diner, fully equipped with a large range of units, along with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washing-machine, microwave, electric kettle and toaster.
• A door leads from the kitchen into a short passage off which, is a ground-floor single bedroom with an adjacent shower-room including WC and wash basin.
• Four steps lead off the passage into the lounge with two sets of French doors, one facing south to Skiddaw and the other facing east to the Uldale and Caldbeck fells. Both sets of doors open onto the private, secluded patio with garden furniture, raised rockery and open grassed area offering a safe recreational area for children and pets. Television, DVD player and CD player are provided, as are wonderful views!
• Single bedroom.
• An open-plan staircase leads up to...

First floor

• Small landing at the top of the stairs leading to...
• Twin bedroom with extra seating. There is an external stable-door, through which are stunning views to Skiddaw. The door opens to an outside set of stone steps leading down to the patio.
• Bathroom with bath, basin with vanity unit and WC.
• Double bedroom.

Additional information: There is Gas central heating throughout and double-glazing. Beds are made up ready for arrival. Gas, electricity and bedlinen are provided at no extra charge. Towels are not provided. Well behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement, at no extra charge (maximum two dogs). Children are welcome but because of steps, the property is not suitable for toddlers. There is no public transport so a car is essential. The nearest supermarkets are in Keswick. It is necessary to bring provisions with you as there is no store in the hamlet. It is possible to arrange a delivery from Tesco by ordering on-line and they will deliver at a pre-arranged time. The owner will be pleased to take in your delivery prior to your arrival if so wished.

There is a parking space for one car on site but space for a second car approximately 40 yards on the village green.

Accessibility: There is a bedroom and shower room with WC on the ground floor but please note that there are four steps leading up to the lounge. However, the kitchen, bedroom and shower room are on on the same level.

Directions to The Granary

The Granary self-catering cottage is in open countryside between the villages of High Ireby and Uldale in the north region of the Lake District.
Directions
Leave M6 at junction 40 and take A66 towards Keswick. Stay on this road until you reach the large Crosthwaite roundabout at Keswick and take the A591, signposted Carlisle. After 6.5 miles, turn off on the right, opposite the Castle Inn, signposted 'Uldale, Ireby, Caldbeck'. Continue uphill for 2 miles. Turn left at signpost for Ireby. After 1.25 miles, turn sharp right on S bend into Ruthwaite, signposted on right. Road Farm, the owner's home, is approximately 40 yards on the right. Park in Road Farm car park. The Granary is situated a few yards further down on the right, up a 'green lane'.
A warm welcome awaits visitors by the friendly, caring owner who is on site to help if needed.

There is parking for one car in the owner's car park. An extra car may park on the road but space is limited, or on the green, approximately 50-60 metres from the property but would not be within sight.

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