Duddon Valley holiday cottage rental, Ulpha with walking, log fire, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Old Travellers' Rest (cottage)

Home description

Set in a wonderful location in the stunning Duddon Valley, this converted property is newly refurbished to a high standard. Its generous-sized living/dining room with its log-burning stove and large screen TV makes a comfortable retreat after a day out exploring the local fells and attractions. Sleeping up to 8 guests, several of the 4 bedrooms can be set up as either double or twin beds, giving extra flexibility. The garden and outside seating area is surrounded by woodland for that secluded feel.

The Duddon Vallley is one of the hidden gems of the Lake District and was eulogised in several of William Wordsworth's poems. Wonderful scenery and abundant wildlife make this a special place to visit and yet the central Lakes - such as Windermere and Ambleside - are still easily accessible. The town of Coniston, with its lake and mountains, is less than half an hour's drive while a few miles away lies the historic market town of Broughton-in-Furness with its excellent shops and pubs.

Old Travellers' Rest - Living area	Old Travellers' Rest
In the Duddon Valley

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The Cumbria/Lake District

The Lake District is world famous for its stunning mountain scenery and lake views. While the central area around Windermere and Ambleside is well-known and receives many visitors, those in the know head to less frequented spots, such as the south-western peninsula. Here the mountains meet the coast to give dramatic and unique vistas. With a wide range of leisure activiies, tourist attractions and historical sites, this part of the Lake District has so much to offer.

Duddon Valley / Ulpha area

For guests staying at the Old Travellers' Rest, the whole of south-western Lakeland, including its coast, is on your doorstep. Family days out could include the South Lakes Wild Animal Park where you can see Amur and Sumatran Tigers being fed and see rhinos and giraffes roaming around. Muncaster Castle has extensive grounds, an adventure playground and an owl sanctuary. The Eskdale minature railway is always popular with both adults and children as is the Lakes Aquarium near Windermere. Or emulate the children in Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" by taking a boat trip across Coniston Water.

Closer to your cottage, there are various walks to try, including the Wallowbarrow Gorge Walk, a visit to the Duddon River "beach" (take fishing nets and buckets for the kids) or enjoy the sun setting at Kiln Bank pass. Slightly further afield, enjoy a walk along the World Heritage dunes at Roanhead or take a trip far back in time at Swinside Stone Circle.

Leisure activities close by include golfing, fishing, canoeing and horse riding. During the summer local villages put on annual shows - worth a vist to experience local activities such as Cumberland wrestling, fell racing, stick making and sheep shearing.

How to get there

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 (The Lake District) on the outskirts of Kendal is on the main West Coast line. 1 hour taxi drive to the Duddon Valley or hire cars available from Kendal during office hours.
Ulverston station - accessed by changing at Lancaster. 30 minute taxi drive to Old Travellers' Rest

Activities near Duddon Valley

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The accommodation is all on the ground floor and is centrally heated (with LPG, rather than oil or mains gas). The Old Travellers' Rest has a private water supply which is filtered.
Entrance porch with pay telephone, bench, coat hooks and green slate floor leading to:
Large living/dining room with green slate floor and log burning stove. Large screen TV with FreeSat and DVD player. Selection of games and DVDs. CD player. Large leather sofa and ottaman and two easy chairs. Dining table seating 8.
Hallway from living room leads to:
Fitted kitchen with gas hob and electric oven. Fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Good range of kitchen equipment, crockery and cutlery.
Family bathroom: Bath, shower cubicle, WC, basin, heated towel rail.

Bedrooms (all bedrooms have a pine wardrobe, a chest of drawers and 1-2 bedside tables). The bedrooms accommodate up to 8 guests. The bed arrangements can be set up to suit your party's requirements with combinations ranging from a maximum of 8 single beds to a minimum of 3 doubles and 2 single bunk beds:
From living room: 6 steps up to:
Single/twin bedroom. This bedroom has a single bed with a pull out bed turning into a proper single bed. If required, these beds can be made up as a super kingsize bed. Garden view. Leading through to:
Double bedroom with en suite shower room and French door to outside garden area. This kingsized double bed can split into two single beds. En suite has large shower cubicle, WC, basin and heated towel rail.
From hallway:
Bedroom with full-sized bunkbeds - sleeps 2. Garden view.
Double bedroom with kingsize bed that can split into two single beds. Garden view.

Further details outdoors:
Old Traveller's Rest is an attached property having its own front entrance door with the owner's flat located above. It is separated by a garage from the property next door. The accommodation has its own front entrance door and a French door at the back. Shared garden (with owners) with wooden garden funiture and BBQ. Small stream fenced off at back of garden area but young children should be supervised at all times. Gate from garden into surrounding woodland. Additional small patio area at back of accommodation. Parking area for 2 cars plus additional parking outside garage for 1 car.

Further details

Sleeps a maximum of 8 guests + 1-2 infants
Travel cot and high chair supplied.

Short breaks (Friday-Monday and Monday-Friday) available out of high season. Discount for groups of 4 or less.

Non-smoking establishment. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Nov/Dec 2009	30 Oct 09	21 Dec 09	455£ 455	105105	115115	3 Nights
Xmas 2009	21 Dec 09	28 Dec 09	795£ 795	165165	175175	3 Nights
New Year 2010	28 Dec 09	4 Jan 10	865£ 865	165165	175175	3 Nights
Jan/early Feb 2010	4 Jan 10	12 Feb 10	445£ 445	100100	110110	3 Nights
Feb Half Term 2010	12 Feb 10	19 Feb 10	545£ 545	120120	130130	3 Nights
Feb/March 2010	19 Feb 10	2 Apr 10	495£ 495	110110	120120	3 Nights
Easter 2010	2 Apr 10	16 Apr 10	765£ 765	0-	0-	1 Week
April/May 2010	16 Apr 10	28 May 10	575£ 575	125125	135135	3 Nights
May Holiday 2010	28 May 10	4 Jun 10	825£ 825	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2010	4 Jun 10	9 Jul 10	625£ 625	130130	140140	3 Nights
Summer Holidays 2010	9 Jul 10	3 Sep 10	865£ 865	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept/Oct 201	3 Sep 10	22 Oct 10	555£ 555	120120	130130	3 Nights
October Half Term 2010	22 Oct 10	29 Oct 10	745£ 745	175175	185185	3 Nights
Nov/Dec 2010	29 Oct 10	23 Dec 10	475£ 475	110110	120120	3 Nights
Xmas 2010	23 Dec 10	30 Dec 10	825£ 825	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year 2011	30 Dec 10	6 Jan 11	895£ 895	0-	0-	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.

Short breaks available out of high season. Friday-Monday (3 nights) or Monday-Friday (4 nights). Tariff is generally 70% of the weekly rate.

Discount available for groups of 4 or less.

Availability

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Name:	Annette Carmichael
Tel:	+44 (0)1229 715104
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