Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Situated on Whinlatter pass, Darling How is a large Georgian farmhouse with fantastic views of the Lakeland fells and hundreds of walks and forest bike trails right from the front door. The house accommodates up to ten people and is an ideal place for large family gatherings and celebrations.
Whinlatter is a great starting point for hundreds of walks, either through the forest, up the fells or along the lakeshore paths of Crummock Water, Buttermere and Loweswater. The visitor centre at Whinlatter is a couple of miles away and has café, bike hire and high ropes course (Go Ape), as well as a live video camera in the Osprey nest (May-August). Keswick is just 15 minutes drive away with its bustling town centre, boating on the lake and outdoor activities.
For groceries there is a Sainsbury’s in Cockermouth (10 mins) or Booths in Keswick (15 mins). There are a couple of pubs in the village of Braithwaite (5-10 mins) or for a special occasion there is Winder Hall in Lorton (5-10 mins).
Darling How
The Kitchen and Dining Room
Sitting Room
The Double with En-suite
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The Cumbria/Lake District
Whinlatter Pass is situated between Keswick (7 miles) and Cockermouth (6 miles). In the heart of the Lake District the vally's of Borrowdale and Buttermere are easily accessable with there beautiful lakes and surrounding fells.
Cockermouth / High Lorton area
Whinlatter Forest is the perfect starting place to explore the Lake District, in particular the Northern Fells and lakes. There are a variety of walks right from the front door, and several well marked trails through the forest. Within comfortable driving distances are the lakes of Derwentwater, Loweswater, Crummock Water, Buttermere and tranquil Bassenthwaite (this being technically the only true LAKE - the others known as waters or meres).
It's a lovely drive from Darling How into Keswick, a busy market town (market day is Thursday and Saturday) with lots going on. Here you can go boating on the lake, hire bikes, take a trip to the "Cars of the Stars" Museum, the Puzzling Place, the Pencil Museum or even the James Bond Museum (all good wet weather activities for kids and adults alike). Keswick also boasts an indoor swimming pool with wave machine, the renowned Theatre by the Lake and a cinema (which also shows World Cinema films on a Sunday afternoon throughout winter).
Whinlatter is a great starting point for hundreds of walks, either through the forest, up the fells or along the lakeshore paths of Crummock Water, Buttermere and Loweswater. The visitor centre at Whinlatter is close by and has café, bike hire and high ropes course (Go Ape), as well as a live video camera in the Osprey nest (May-August). There is a recently opened mountain bike trail (said to be one of the best and longest forest trails in England).
How to get there
Leave M6 at junction 40 (Penrith) Take A66 signposted Keswick and Workington. Continue on A66 until you reach the large roundabout at Keswick (17 miles). At the roundabout, carry straight on, still on the A66 towards Cockermouth now. After about 2 miles, turn left to Braithwaite Keep on the road through Braithwaite and this will take you over Whinlatter Pass. Keep going and Darling How is 2 miles beyond the Whinlatter Visitors Centre - right up a forestry road which is signed to 'Spout Force'
The postcode for Darling How is CA13 9UE
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Manchester: 200 km
Railway:
Penrith: 38 km
Activities near Cockermouth
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Situated all on one level, Darling How has five bedrooms (one en suite) and two further bathrooms (one with shower, one with bath and separate shower).
The sitting room is spacious with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with DVD player and a wood burning stove.
The kitchen is large and has dining for ten. It is fully equipped with a large range cooker, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and plenty of storage space. There is a laundry room situated in one of the barns outside with washing machine, tumble drier, iron and ironing board.
French windows in the kitchen lead to a patio and garden.
Further details outdoors: Outside is a large patio and garden which is fully enclosed and has fantastic views of the surrounding fells.
Further details
We take weekend breaks during the Winter, and full week bookings over the Summer.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Weekday
Weekend
Spring 2009
22 Apr 09
22 May 09
995£995
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May Half Term 2009
22 May 09
29 May 09
1650£1,650
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June 2009
29 May 09
3 Jul 09
1100£1,100
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Early July 2009
3 Jul 09
17 Jul 09
1100£1,100
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Summer Holidays 2009
17 Jul 09
4 Sep 09
1680£1,680
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Early Sept 2009
4 Sep 09
11 Sep 09
1100£1,100
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1 Week
Sept / Oct 2009
11 Sep 09
16 Oct 09
1100£1,100
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1 Week
16 Oct 2009
16 Oct 09
23 Oct 09
1680£1,680
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1 Week
Oct Half Term 2009
23 Oct 09
30 Oct 09
1650£1,650
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1 Week
Nov / Dec 2009
30 Oct 09
20 Dec 09
995£995
200200
200200
3 Nights
Christmas 2009
20 Dec 09
27 Dec 09
1995£1,995
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0-
1 Week
New Year 2009
27 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
2595£2,595
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1 Week
Jan to March 2010
3 Jan 10
2 Apr 10
1050£1,050
245245
245245
3 Nights
Easter 2010
2 Apr 10
16 Apr 10
1610£1,610
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0-
1 Week
Mid Apr - May 2010
16 Apr 10
28 May 10
1165£1,165
290290
290290
3 Nights
May Half Term 2010
28 May 10
4 Jun 10
1875£1,875
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0-
1 Week
Early June 2010
4 Jun 10
25 Jun 10
1180£1,180
300300
300300
3 Nights
Late June 2010
25 Jun 10
9 Jul 10
1215£1,215
310310
310310
3 Nights
July 2010
9 Jul 10
23 Jul 10
1470£1,470
365365
365365
3 Nights
Summer Holidays 2010
23 Jul 10
3 Sep 10
1715£1,715
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0-
1 Week
Early Sept 2010
3 Sep 10
10 Sep 10
1180£1,180
300300
300300
3 Nights
Sept 2010
10 Sep 10
1 Oct 10
1140£1,140
290290
290290
3 Nights
Early Oct 2010
1 Oct 10
15 Oct 10
1130£1,130
285285
285285
3 Nights
Mid Oct 2010
15 Oct 10
22 Oct 10
1250£1,250
310310
310310
3 Nights
Late Oct 2010
22 Oct 10
29 Oct 10
1810£1,810
450450
450450
3 Nights
Nov/Dec
29 Oct 10
21 Dec 10
1070£1,070
245245
245245
3 Nights
Christmas 2010
21 Dec 10
28 Dec 10
2195£2,195
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0-
1 Week
New Year 2010
28 Dec 10
4 Jan 11
2860£2,860
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0-
1 Week
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Pets are welcome at an additional charge of ?15.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 40663
Name:
Sally Fielding
Company:
Sally's Cottages
Tel:
+44 (0)17687 79445
Mobile:
+44 (0)7811 211666
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