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Log cabin |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Skelwith Bridge in Ambleside

£46–£82 / night
£325–£575 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Our comfortable log cabin stands in its own garden at Neaum Crag, a development of individually owned timber chalets in 18 acres of beautiful mature woodland overlooking the entrance to the Langdale Valley. We are situated on the lowest part of estate and enjoy uninterrupted views through the trees over Skelwith Bridge to Black Crag beyond.
It is an idyllic peaceful setting for your Lake District holiday and ideal for anyone who enjoys exploring beautiful countryside. There are numerous outstanding walks of every sort from gentle strolls to the local pub to mountain challenges among the peaks of the Langdales direct from the doorstep.
The cabin has been carefully planned to sleep four in comfort. There is leather seating in the lounge area, which has doors leading on to a large decked patio with table, chairs and fabulous views. The patio is enclosed, making a safe outdoor space for children and dogs. Ghyll Pool is warm and cosy with double-glazing and ample electric heating, included in the cost.
Children, pets and smokers are all most welcome.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The living area has been planned with comfort in mind and has a leather sofa and two leather reclining chairs with matching footstools to relax after a day in the beautiful countryside. There is a TV, DVD, radio and a generous selection of books. The lounge area is open plan to a well-equipped kitchen and dining area with table and chairs. There are two bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes: one double and one twin with a shower room between with WC and hand basin.

Further details outdoors:
Guests enjoy free use of a communal area with a family size indoor heated swimming pool, with Jacuzzi, sauna, pay phone and internet access. There is also a small shop selling basic necessities and a laundry room with washing machine and tumble drier.

Further details

Ghyll Pool is available between 1 March and 15 November and over Christmas and New Year. We are happy to arrange short breaks especially outside school holidays. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Access is down 21 shallow steps from the private parking area and so sadly Ghyll Pool is not suitable for those with restricted mobility.

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Lake District log cabin

 

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Comfortable living area with leather furniture

 

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Fully eqipped kitchen

 

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Patio is ideal for al fresco meals with great views

The Cumbria/Lake District region

The Lake District is England's premier national park and best loved walking area. It has cast its spell over visitors since the earliest days of tourism over two hundred years ago. Crammed into this blessed corner of northwest England is much that represents the best of British landscape. Rugged mountains soar skywards. In fact, they are modest in scale but by some trick of scale give every impression of brooding magnificence as they are mirrored in the serene lakes beneath. Tiny tarns lie like jewels just waiting to be discovered while between the hills are long dales of peaceful pasture in which nestle ancient towns and delightful villages.
The lakes are the essential counterpoint to the mountains. The water that fills them, and provides the music of the valleys as streams tumble over rocks, was once rain. It is an inescapable fact of life that as warm, moist air from the Atlantic rises to cross the land it cools so the water vapour condenses out and falls as rain. The Lakes does not have that many more rainy days than, say, London but Lake District rain can be prolonged and peculiarly wetting in its consistency. The wise walker goes prepared. Remember that William Wordsworth died of a cold caught, it is said, by walking in the rain without a hat!
Thousands upon tens of thousands escape to its freedom and beauty every year and yet there are many quiet corners where its peace can be enjoyed away from the crowds. It exerts its special charm at all times of the year and is never the same as the light and weather change. No corner of England has attracted so many writers and artists and it has inspired some of the best-loved poetry and prose.

The Ambleside / Skelwith Bridge area

Neaum Crag is about three miles west of Ambleside at Skelwith Bridge at the start of the beautiful Langdale Valley. It is a wonderful area for walks from gentle strolls to challenging mountain ascents and you can enjoy a week of walking right from the doorstep.
Of course, there is far more to the Lake District than walking and there are many places associated with our literary heritage. Wordsworth made his home just over the hill at Grasmere and both his homes are open to the public. Beatrix Potter lived just down the road at Sawrey and many of the scenes from her charming illustrations can still be recognised today.
There are other historic houses and gardens to visit such as Brantwood, the home of author and critic John Ruskin. A cruise on one of the lakes is an excellent way to enjoy the scenery and fishing and golf are both available nearby. Don't forget to check the programme at the Theatre by the Lake if you enjoy an evening at the theatre.
There are several excellent pubs close by and Ambleside, Grasmere and Coniston, which all have highly regarded restaurants, are but a very short drive away.

How to get there

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Ghyll Pool is conveniently located in the heart of the Lake District and about 25 minutes drive from junction 36 of the M6. Most of our guests come by car and we have dedicated parking for two vehicles. It would be possible to come by public transport using the bus service from Ambleside. Please contact us for more details if you plan to do this.

Activities near Ambleside

Reviews

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13 May 2012

“The lodge is very well equipped, comfortable and clean in a superb location.” The owner was efficient in the booking process and provided directions and comprehensive information about the area prior to the trip. A good range of local maps and guides was available at the lodge. The accommodation was clean and equipment more than adequate for 4 people. The heating was effective. The views and sunny position were appreciated. The location, near Ambleside was ideal for walks from the door and for access to all parts of the lake District by car. A number of steps to the property may cause difficulty for the less mobile. We would certainly return.

11 Mar 2012

“perfect” The cabin was perfect in everyway, the peace and quiet we like, the views where stunning, the cabin was perfect everything was catered for. We only wish we where still there as we write this we are... more

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The cabin was absolutely beautiful and we want to express how much we enjoyed it and we would love to stay again.
We printed out all of your suggested walks and by some amazing stroke of luck we put them in an order that built us up to our Hell, oops, I mean Hellveyln mission! The one that caught us out, however, was where you guys suggest catching the bus back from Ambleside – being bold and clever we thought it would be an easy cruise back. There were times we never thought we would find Skelwith Fold! The Talbot was a welcome sight to say the least!
Once again, many thanks for making that opportunity available to us.
Simon and Suzi (March 2011)

Just a quick e mail to say a big thank-you for hire of your wonderful log cabin we all had a lovely, lovely time and will be re-booking for next year as boys loved it. Dawn (August 2011)

Just to say that we have had a lovely week staying in Ghyll Pool - what a great place! Thank you very much. Amber (October 2011)

Been a manic week back at work but I thought I’d take a few minutes to drop you a few words just to say we had a fantastic week at Ghyll Pool. The weather was atrocious, however it didn’t spoil the walking as we always seemed to end up in the Britannia Inn or some other pub in Ambleside !! The facilities within the cabin were first class, and extremely comfortable and warm, and the location was perfect. Needless to say we look forward to staying with you again sometime soon, and we’re currently strongly recommending Ghyll Pool to our friends and family. (Julian and Sam New Year 2011)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
March 2012	1 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	375£ 375	60£ 60	60£ 60	Flexible
April & May 2012	31 Mar 12	2 Jun 12	475£ 475	74£ 74	74£ 74	Flexible
June bank holiday	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
June & early July 2012	9 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	475£ 475	74£ 74	74£ 74	Flexible
Mid July & August	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
September 2012	1 Sep 12	6 Oct 12	475£ 475	74£ 74	74£ 74	Flexible
October 2012	6 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	375£ 375	60£ 60	60£ 60	Flexible
November 2012	3 Nov 12	14 Nov 12	325£ 325	52£ 52	52£ 52	Flexible
Christmas 2012	21 Dec 12	28 Dec 12	525£ 525	82£ 82	82£ 82	Flexible
New Year 2012/13	28 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	575£ 575	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Ghyll Pool is available between 1 March and 15 November each year and over Christmas and New Year only.

Holidays are confirmed on receipt of a booking form and 25% deposit, the balance payable eight weeks before the start of the holiday. Bookings made less than eight weeks in advance must be paid for in full at the time of booking.

Short breaks may be possible: please contact us to discuss your requirements. Short breaks must be paid for in full at the time of booking.

Payment is by bank transfer or personal cheque and holidays are only confirmed when payment is cleared.

Availability

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Availability notes:

Ghyll Pool is closed between 15 November and 21 December and between 4 January and 1 March every year.

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You are contacting Jean Patefield Landline 44 1539 446442 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This log cabin has received 2 reviews from previous guests.

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