Cottage in Cumbria

About this property

With great access to the fells and the Cumbrian coast, discover wonderful walks from the door up the Wasdale valley, following the River Irt or along the coast at Drigg beach, 3 miles away.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find ample river and mountain walks from the door here. Ramble the Wasdale valley to tackle Scafell Pike (8 miles), take a wild swim in the crystal clear Wastwater (7 miles away) or find lovely views up Irton Pike, an easier walk for all the family. Santon Bridge (1 miles) has a pub that serves great food and local ale and a lovely cafe, perfect for afternoon tea after a busy morning. Take a trip on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, known as the La'al Ratty, making a leisurely 7 mile journey through beautiful scenery to the sea. Stretch your legs along the sands at Drigg Beach, 7.5 miles away and perfect for picnics and a dip in the sea. Golfers can play a round at the Eskdale Golf Course (6.5 miles away) while history enthusiasts will love discovering Muncaster Castle s colourful history and beautiful grounds, 5.5 miles away. Situated in a traditional terrace in Santon Bridge, this home from home is warm and welcoming with original features dotted throughout. Enter this cottage in to the living room where exposed beams are complemented with wooden doors and cream walls. Two comfortable sofas and a chair surround the Victorian fireplace, perfect for settling down for a movie night after a busy day, with your pup snoozing at your feet as you warm your toes in front of the crackling, open fire. From here continue on to the beamed kitchen where the wooden table has seating for six, ideal for starting and ending the days with sociable mealtimes. The kitchen is equipped with an electric cooker, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave. The kitchen door leads to the downstairs WC then out to the garden. Upstairs the double bedroom has a lovely window seat set into the characterful exposed sandstone walls with views to the front of the property. The second bedroom is a small, twin room and there is a shower room. Outside to the rear is a lovely, enclosed, garden entered via a small gateway opposite the back door across a cobbled rear access. Here there is a small patio with a table and chairs ideal for indulging in a spot of al fresco dining, enjoying the fantastic views of the Lakeland fells including Scafell Pike and Great Gable. There is on road parking. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 double and 1 twin. 1 shower room with WC, and 1 separate WC. Electric cooker, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave. Open fire. TV and DVD. Towels not provided. The nearest electric car charging station is National Trust Wasdale Campsite, Wasdale Head, Cumbria CA20 1EX . Enclosed, rear, lawned garden with patio and table and chairs. Detached, the garden is entered through a small gateway opposite the back door across a cobbled rear access.. On road parking to the front of the cottage or on the grass across the road. Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates please call to book. Shop and restaurant 2.5 miles, pub within 1 mile.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage