Church House
ID: S1315369
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Church House is a spacious and characterful cottage set in the tranquil Duddon Valley, offering guests a peaceful rural retreat with beautiful views and direct access to scenic walks. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for families, walkers, and dog owners. The owners are noted for their helpfulness and attention to detail. While the remote location means shops are a drive away, the setting and comfort more than compensate. A few guests noted the house can feel cool in winter, but the log burner adds cosiness. Overall, a highly recommended getaway.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotless, clean, and well-kept, with no negative comments about cleanliness. This consistent praise supports a very high score.
The location is repeatedly described as beautiful, tranquil, and perfect for walking, with stunning views and easy access to the Duddon Valley. The only minor drawback mentioned is the distance to shops, but this is generally seen as a positive trade-off for the peaceful setting.
Guests frequently mention the cottage is spacious, comfortable, and warm, especially with the log burner. One review noted the house can feel cold in winter, but this was an exception among otherwise positive feedback.
The property is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including amenities for families and dogs. The kitchen, living areas, and garden are all praised, and the attention to detail is noted.
The owners are commended for their helpfulness, proactive communication, and attention to guests' needs. Some guests mention thoughtful touches for dogs, such as treats and bowls, but please note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
You will love the character and features of this period property, the thick walls, exposed beams and slate floors are indicative of its 1706 construction date. A welcoming and appealing cottage all round.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room: Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Bidet, Toilet.
Heat pump heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. External games room with tennis table, pool table and football table (shared with other property on site). Enclosed front garden with garden furniture (shared with other property on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. As soon as you step through the door you are immediately embraced and absorbed by the warmth and charm of this lovely property. The cottage has been lovingly renovated but retains it beautiful features and continues to offer a spacious comfortable environment for guests. The wood burning fire is a welcome addition on those cooler evenings. The dining room can easily cater for all guests and offers a second wood burner. The kitchen is well appointed with all the amenities you require to prepare any meal.
Upstairs are three bedrooms comprising of a large master bedroom with a double bed and then two twin bedrooms. The accommodation is completed with a family bathroom which offers a choice of a bath or shower. There are shared gardens with the adjoining property (Church House Cottage UK44573) and the properties share access to a barn which offers table tennis, pool and table football. The immediate area around the cottage is a walker’s and cyclist’s paradise with a selection of fells, pikes, and woods to explore, and within a 30 minutes’ drive you can be at Coniston Water, the sight of the famous Donald Campbell’s water speed world record.
A short 10 minutes’ drive away is the market town of Broughton in Furness. Broughton has excellent amenities with a selection of local shops, tourist information centre and petrol station. In and around Broughton you will also find some of the excellent pubs, including several award winners, many offering good quality food alongside their real ales and roaring fires, you will be spoilt for choice as to where to dine out. For a family day out there is plenty to offer such as South Lakes Safari Zoo at nearby Dalton, Muncaster Castle with its owl sanctuary, Eskdale miniature railway, the Lakes Aquarium and boat trips on Coniston Water and Lake Windermere. You’ll never be short of something to do.
This property can be booked with Church House Cottage (ref UK44573) to accommodate up to 11 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Muncaster Castle
- Church of St Olaf
- Wastwater Lake
- Esthwaite Water
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
Reviews (20)
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John McGee
Loved the cottage, had everything we needed, plenty of logs for the log burner too for the nightstand early mornings if it got a little chilly.. The garden was beautiful and really handy for the two dogs.The location was lovely and quiet but still in easy reach of the lakes and the coast.The road up to it was a little scary but that’s the Lake District for you.
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Fiona
It was a pleasure to stay at this intriguing and unique house and to enjoy the splendid gardens. The location is stunning and we would love to return.
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Graham Bathe
Superb property. EVERYTHING thought through and provided. Fantastic RELEVANT artwork on walls - maps, wildlife, lake district paintings and scenes, detailed plans. Relevant books - wildlife and locally interesting. Comfortable, every need provided. VERY dog-welcoming, even providing dog biccies, treats, bowls etc. Well sited for Duddon Valley. Travel to more distant sites on narrow, windy steep roads. 5 STAR review overall.