The Old Pump House, with an optional Hot Tub, is an ideal self-catering holiday home near Millom. It lies on the banks of the Black Beck and was formerly one of the main pumping stations supplying water to the ironworks. This detached, single-storey, country holiday retreat nestles in the village of The Green, a sleepy village off the Millom road, 4.5 miles from the ancient market town of Broughton.
The village, like many others in South Cumbria, was sometimes more relaxed. It lies at the northern end of an ancient ford crossing Duddon Sands. Long before the arrival of the railway, Irish and Scottish cattle were offloaded up the coast at Whitehaven. From there, herders led them south, past Black Combe and down the Whicham Valley, to gather at The Green ready for the drive across the River Duddon's treacherous sands to market.
This now sleepy village is the ideal place to come and relax beside the river, or you can use it as the perfect springboard for exploring the Lakes.
Beach 6 miles. Shop and restaurant 5 miles, The Punch Bowl Pub a half mile. Green Road railway station is just 200 yards up the road giving access to the stunning coastal route.
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY:
The living room: French doors overlooking the river, original beams, wooden & slate floor, and the large log-burning stove.
The dining room/kitchen: Again with wooden beams and slate floor, dining table for six, oil-fired Range Cooker, separate fridge and freezer, microwave and other modern appliances.
Utility Room / WC: A loo, basin, washing machine, ironing board, etc.
Bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, basin and loo.
Bedroom 1: Large king-size bed, TV and a sliding door onto the patio and looking onto the river.
Bedroom 2: Double Bed (5ft) with TV, window overlooking the river.
Bedroom 3: Two beds - one standard-size single and one 2ft 6" single bed, TV and a window overlooking the river.
Outside:
The Old Pump House benefits from a large patio area with BBQ and an optional hot tub overlooking the river and onto the farm opposite. This is especially ideal for sunny days where you can relax on the cushioned garden furniture or dine at the six-seat outdoor dining table and listen to the running water or the birds singing.
To the front of the property is a parking space for up to three cars and storage space for bicycles. There are plenty of walks nearby too!
THINGS TO NOTE:
Due to rising electricity costs, the hot tub is an optional extra, added on request. The additional cost is GBP100 per week or part thereof.
Home shopping is available in the area.
Oil, electricity, bed linen, towels and an initial supply of logs are included.
A travel cot (without bedding) and a high chair are available.
WiFi is available throughout the house.
Arrival time: 17:00 / Departure Time: 10:00
The river, although only a gentle flow, is immediately next to the property, separated by a 4ft wall. Please ensure children are supervised and prevented from climbing on the wall.
