1 Yew Tree Cottages

About this property

Nestled in the centre of Culgaith near Langwathby in Cumbria, is this charming two-bedroom, reverse-level cottage, 1 Yew Tree Cottages. Enjoying a superb location in the Eden Valley the Lake District National Park, the North Pennines AONB and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 1 Yew Tree Cottages is a wonderful base for couples or a family of four looking to explore this beautiful region. Park-up on the shared driveway with space for one car, before stepping into your new home-from-home. On the ground floor you will find two well-presented double bedrooms, both with plenty of storage and a family size bathroom, ideal for long soaks after a day of hiking through the fells. Follow the winding spiral staircase up to the first floor, where you will be welcomed into a spacious open-plan living space, here you can cook up a storm in the amply-equipped kitchen, featuring a handy dishwasher and washing machine, before savouring a delicious meal at the dining table for four. After a hearty meal, retire to the sitting room with it’s high ceilings and exposed beams, where you can watch a family favourite on the Smart TV as the woodburning stove crackles nearby. On those evening’s where you don’t feel like cooking, head over to the popular Black Swan Inn, where you can treat your loved ones to a tasty meal and sample the local ales, with the added bonus of it being a stone’s throw away! For a wider selection of amenities, take the short drive over to the riverside village of Langwathby, where a wander through the village will find a large village green, an 18th-century church, a well-stocked convenience store and the welcoming Shepherd’s Inn pub. For easy transport links visit the Langwathby Station where you can grab a coffee at the wonderful Brief Encounter Café, before setting off to the surrounding towns and cities along the Carlisle to Settle Railway. Be sure to visit Penrith, where you can marvel at the fascinating 14th-century castle, delve into history at the Penrith and Eden Museum, test out your clubs at the Penrith Golf Club or enjoy a leisurely walk through the wildlife rich Thacka Beck Nature Reserve. Venture into the Lake District National Park, where outdoor enthusiasts will have found their haven, with a vast selection of watersports available on the lakes of Ullswater and Windermere including paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing, as well as the vast peaks of Helvellyn, Fairfield and Red Screes which offer panoramic views at their top. There is so much to see and do with a stay at 1 Yew Tree Cottages.

This small village in Cumbria sits right next to the River Eden, and it's a lovely place to visit. Walking in the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines can be done from Langwathby, which is located just west of Lake Windermere. Located in the middle of the village is the Shepherd's Inn, a traditional pub that has served the community for generations. In addition, there is a general store and post office, as well as a village hall and St Peter's Church, which was built in 1718 but contains medieval-era elements inside. Its Carlisle-to-Settle Railway station, now home to the Brief Encounter Café, provides excellent connections to nearby towns and cities as well as breathtaking views of England's remote and scenic regions.

Accommodation

Reverse level.

Two ground-floor double bedrooms.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove

Electric central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

Off-road parking for 1 car on shared driveway.

Ample room in the quarry tied entrance hall for a couple of bicycles.

Sorry, no smoking.

One large or two small well behaved dogs welcome.

Shop 3.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: There is tight spiral staircase with open wooden tread stairs, please take care