Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Set in an idyllic location at the access to the Duddon Valley, this traditional Lakeland house is newly refurbished to a high standard with a large living room, separate dining room and well-equipped kitchen. Sleeping up to 10 guests it is ideal for families and mixed groups. Plenty of good-sized rooms to get together in, plenty of different rooms for everyone to do their own thing!
The Duddon Valley, which inspired many of the writings of William Wordsworth, is one of the hidden gems of the Lake District. Here you can truly relax and appreciate the slower pace of life coupled with wonderful scenery and abundant wildlife. Nearby lie Harter Fell, the Ulpha Fells, Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man. Yet better known areas - such as the Langdale and Wasdale valleys together with the towns of Hawkshead, Ambleside and Grasmere - are but a relatively short drive away.
Spring Bank lies just a mile from the historic market town of Broughton-in-Furness, which has excellent amenities including restaurants, post office, butcher, baker and grocery shop. In and around Broughton you will also find some of the best pubs you could wish for, including several award winners. With six pubs within a couple of miles of Spring Bank offering good quality food alongside their real ales and roaring fires, you will be spoilt for choice as to where to dine out.
Spring Bank
Blea Tarn
Conservatory
Dining Room
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The Cumbria/Lake District
The Lake District plays host to some of England’s best known and most beautiful scenery. While the central area, around Windermere and Ambleside, attract most of the visitors, those in the know head to less frequented spots, such as the Lake District’s south-western peninsula. Here the mountains meet the coast to give dramatic and unique vistas. With a wide range of tourist attractions, historical sites and leisure activities, this part of the Lakes has so much to offer we are sure you will want to return again and again.
Coniston area
Staying at Spring Bank the whole of south-western Lakeland, including its coast, is on your doorstep. Family days out include the South Lakes Animal Park at nearby Dalton, where you can see Amur and Sumatran Tigers, Muncaster Castle with its owl sanctuary and adventure playground, Eskdale minature railway, the Lakes Aquarium and boat trips on Coniston Water.
Several walks can be made straight from Spring Bank’s front door and several guides to local walks are provided for visitors to use. We also suggest some of our own favourite activities such as the Wallowbarrow Gorge Walk, a visit to the Duddon River “Beach” (take fishing nets and buckets for the kids), the view from Kiln Bank pass, particularly at sunset, a walk along the World Heritage dunes at Roanhead and a trip to Swinside Stone circle.
Leisure activities close by include golfing, fishing, canoeing and horse riding. During the summer some villages put on annual shows. These are well worth a visit to get a real feel for local life from Cumberland wrestling and fell races to stick making competitions and well groomed Herdwick sheep.
How to get there
ROAD: 50 minutes from J36 of the M6. AiR: Manchester Airport - 2 hours drive. Budget airlines flying here include flybe and bmibaby. Liverpool Airport - 2 hours drive. Budget airlines flying here include Easyjet and Ryanair. RAIL: Oxenholme station (outskirts of Kendal) is on the main West Coast line. 50 minute taxi drive to Spring Bank. Ulverston station - accessed by changing at Lancaster. 25 minute taxi drive.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Manchester: 160 km
Railway:
Ulverston: 12 km
Activities near Coniston
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Games room
Single beds (6), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Ground Floor: Tiled hallway with telephone (incoming and emergency calls only) leading to:
Large beamed living room with open fire in slate fireplace and electric pebbleglow fire at other end. Ample corner sofa and armchairs. TV with video player. Small library of videos and books. Piano. French door leading out to terrace and garden.
Three steps up to: Large kitchen with breakfast area in bay window overlooking garden. Integrated appliances. Electric hob and oven. Coffee maker. Good range of kitchen equipment. Denby crockery.
Back porch (two steps) with boot rack.
Shower room/W.C.
Dining Room leading through to:
Conservatory - comfortably furnished with cane sofa, chairs and tables. Heated.
First Floor: Three bedrooms: Bedroom 1: Double divan bed (hypoallergenic). Garden views. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: Two single beds. Garden view.
Bathroom/W.C.
Second floor: Bedroom 4: Exposed beams and stripped wooden floor. Two single beds. Games table (football, air hockey, pool, chess etc), leading through to:
Bedroom 5: Exposed beams and stripped wooden floor. Two single beds. Toys and games including play kitchen.
Further details outdoors: Large (half acre) private garden with mature trees and shrubs. Terrace with steep steps leading down to lawn. Terraced grounds with sloping ground and narrow paths. Open ponds - caution! Young children should be supervised.
Further details
Sleeps maximum of 10 + 1 infant Initial fuel for open fire provided, then available from owner or locally. Travel cot and high chair supplied. Dog bed and bowl provided. Complimentary Welcome Gift Weekend breaks (prices adjusted to size of group) are available as well as short stay and weekly bookings.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nov/Dec 2009
6 Nov 09
21 Dec 09
695£695
150150
160160
2 Nights
Xmas 2009
21 Dec 09
28 Dec 09
1445£1,445
325325
335335
3 Nights
New Year 2010
28 Dec 09
4 Jan 10
1695£1,695
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Jan/early Feb 2010
4 Jan 10
12 Feb 10
695£695
150150
160160
3 Nights
Feb Half Term 2010
12 Feb 10
19 Feb 10
795£795
220220
230230
3 Nights
Feb/March 2010
19 Feb 10
2 Apr 10
685£685
195195
205205
3 Nights
Easter 2010
2 Apr 10
16 Apr 10
995£995
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April/May 2010
16 Apr 10
28 May 10
875£875
220220
230230
3 Nights
May Holiday 2010
28 May 10
4 Jun 10
1225£1,225
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June 2010
4 Jun 10
9 Jul 10
875£875
220220
230230
3 Nights
Summer Holidays 2010
9 Jul 10
3 Sep 10
1365£1,365
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Sept/Oct 2010
3 Sep 10
22 Oct 10
885£885
225225
235235
3 Nights
October Half Term 2010
22 Oct 10
29 Oct 10
1225£1,225
280280
290290
3 Nights
Nov/Dec 2010
29 Oct 10
23 Dec 10
695£695
150150
160160
2 Nights
Xmas 2010
23 Dec 10
30 Dec 10
1595£1,595
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New Year 2011
30 Dec 10
6 Jan 11
1795£1,795
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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.
LATE DEAL OFFER: Any Short Break between Monday 16th November and Monday 30th November reduced from £475 to £395.
SHORT BREAKS generally available of 3 nights (Friday-Monday) and 4 nights (Monday-Friday). Short breaks prices range from £445 to £695 out of high season. For example, January to end of March breaks are just £445 whereas June breaks are £635. Please inquire for further details.
SMALLER GROUP REDUCTION on usual tariff available for groups of 6 guests or less booking outside high season dates.
"A truly beautiful location and superbly equipped house. We very much hope to return." Rattray family, June 2008
“The cottage was more than we could dream of and definitely made our Christmas away from home wonderful!” Carlia and friends, Xmas 2008
"Everything we needed was here. The house was vey cosy and spacious. The garden is amazing - kept the children well occupied!" Walker party, March 2009
"Fantastic location and extremely well equipped house - perfect for a family break. Gorgeous walks to be had right outside the door." Cunningham & Corkhill-Harris clan, May 2009
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 53942
Name:
Annette Carmichael
Tel:
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