3 bedroom accommodation in Eskdale

An open plan cottage with balcony overlooking gardens on a former farmstead. Peaceful rural retreat close to both coast and country. . Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Patio Doors Leading To Garden Area
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electricity and bed linen included. Garden with picnic table. Balcony with bench and small table. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is a natural water supply from a spring. There are open tread stairs to the garden. . Wonderful walks from the door. Featuring beams taken from shipwrecks on the Cumbrian Coast, this small group of holiday cottages at Birkerthwaite, a former 17th century Lakeland farmstead, lie at the end of an unmade track and are surrounded by tranquil moorland scenery and farmland. This is fantastic walking countryside and the elevated position gives views of Scafell and the Eskdale Valley, creating a unique atmosphere of tranquillity. Birkerthwaite Cottage (W41479) has an upstairs open plan living area with wooden floors which opens onto a balcony overlooking gardens.
Nearby attractions include Muncaster Castle and Hardknott Roman Fort, whilst the Langdale Pikes and Ambleside on the northern shores of Lake Windermere can be reached via a stunning drive over the Hard Knott and Wrynose Passes. A short drive away is Wast Water; to the west are sandy beaches. Alternatively take the steam train from Ravenglass. Shop 3 miles, pub 2½ miles.

Take the M6 and turn off at Junction 36 on the A590 to Barrow/Newby bridge. Take the A595 to Workington/Barrow in Furness. Turn right to Ulpha. After Ulpha Church, take the left to Eskdale which climbs steeply. After 8 miles of Fell Road you will see a sign saying Stanley Ghyll (unfit for motorists) turn right here, then at the wheelie bins turn right onto a rough track. Please ignore all signs saying footpath only. Proceed for a few hundred yards, until you reach a gate which says Birkerthwaite. Continue through this gate on this track until you reach the former farmstead. Go through 2 gates to cross the farmyard. The second gate leads you to the property. You are not required to call the owner before your arrival. Should you need to contact anyone during your stay, please contact the maintenance operative John Tyson, on 07484707302 - this is for any issues relating to property maintenance- for any other issues please contact the owner Julia Holland on 07788 275966 (please text/SMS first).
Towels are not included.