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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Eden Valley in Cumbria/Lake District

From £295 per week |  From £70 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Car essential, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

This traditional stone self catering cottage is well equipped and furnished to a good standard, offering flexible accommodation ideal for couples or families. Built in the 17th Century, the cottage was extensively renovated 3 years ago to provide exceptional accommodation in a rural setting.

The character of this cottage is immediately apparent on arrival. The entrance leads to the dining kitchen with oak beams, an original flagged floor, table and chairs, dishwasher, microwave, electric cooker and fridge. This in turn leads to a comfortable living room with traditional oak beams complete with a wood burning stove, SKY TV, video, CD and DVD player plus a selection of DVDs and videos.

The room is also equipped with a night storage heater. On the ground the utility room houses the washing machine and tumble drier and the ground floor bathroom includes an electric shower, WC and hand wash basin. Upstairs there are two bedrooms – one double and one with two single beds.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Linen and towels may be hired (£5 pp) . Electricity is included in the price. Initial coal and logs are provided for the multi-fuel burning stove. Dogs are charged at £10 / dog extra.

Further details outdoors:
Private garden with fantastic views. BBQ and garden furniture.

Further details

We require a 20% deposit to secure a booking. Full payment is expected 2-4 weeks before the holiday. You are also requested to provide an additional £50 good housekeeping deposit which will be refunded within 2 weeks of departure assuming that the property has been left clean and tidy and no damage has been caused to the property.

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The Cottage

 

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The Cottage - a view from up the track

 

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The living room

 

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The kitchen

The Cumbria/Lake District region

The Eden valley is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt places in England, close to the Lake District, it is often missed out by tourists. There are a number of walks that we have enjoyed in the area including the Lady's walk at Langwathby and Edenhall, the view of Alston Moor, Gossipgate to Blagill and a walk to Ashgill Force which goes directly past the cottage.

Our children particularly enjoy the Ashgill force area in the summertime as they normally either gorge walk or swim in the river.Alston has a 18 hole golf course set in beautiful surroundings. In Garrigill, there is a private pool for hire with jacuzzi and sauna and this is within walking distance of the cottage - down the track into the village of Garrigill. At Stanhope - about a 20 minute drive - there is a heated open air swimming pool (to around 80oF)

The Eden Valley area

In addition to the many walks, activities that we have particularly enjoyed when staying at the cottage include Eden Ostrich World – the award winning farm visitor centre ( www.ostrich-world.com ); The Rheghed Centre – Cumbria’s leading family day out ( www.rheghed.com ); The village bakery at Melmerby – organic bakery serving excellent food ( www.village-bakery.com ); The South Tynedale Railway at Alston -England’s highest narrow gauge railway ( www.strps.org.uk ); The Hub at Alston – a heritage and transport museum ( www.strps.org.uk ); Thortergill forge and tearooms at Garrigill – tearooms where you can watch a blacksmith work. (http://thortergillforge.co.uk ); Nenthead Mines and Heritage Centre – a museum exposing the mineral mining heritage of the North Pennines. ( www.npht.com/nentheadmines/ ); Killope Lead Mining Museum – a fully restored 19th Century lead mine ( www.killope.org.uk ); High Force Waterfall – one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England ( www.visitcountydurham.com ); Weardale Museum – showing Weardale’s Herritage. ( www.waerdalemuseum.co.uk ); Stanhope Open Air Pool – heated open air swimming pool (to around 80oF) (www.woaspa.co.uk )

How to get there

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Take the B6277 out of Alston until you see a sign-posted right-hand fork to Loaning Head – note that this is difficult to spot – but it is only about 100metres after the second signposted turn to Garrigill. Take this single track road to the end and park (on the yellow stone / graveled area).

Activities near Eden Valley

Guestbook for The Cottage

Had a great few days at The Cottage over New Year. Wonderful place - well maintained and excellent information from the owner. Loved the open country-side and many of the local walks are excellent. Great to be able to hire a private pool. We will definitely be coming back!!

The Burton family

Me (33yrs) and my daughter (8yrs) shared a lush holiday in a wonderful location. Garrigill and the surrounding areas were truly bliss. We did many walks and enjoyed the beautiful scenery............ the photo's we have genuinely don't do it any justice! We were very lucky with the weather and had 5 days of amazing sunshine - and 2 days of pouring down rain (it was like expereincing 'The Cottage' in two different seasons!!!!!) Ohhhh and the log buring stove on the colder evenings was soooo snug and yummy!!! :-)

'The Cottage' was cosy, comfortable, friendly and welcoming. 'The Cottage' itself is so sweet, quaint and 'home from home' - it was an absolute pleasure having the opportunity to stay there (Thank you!!!!)

We were looking for an escape from it all, and that's exactly what we got! ............ but there are still plenty of great walks to do and lovely places to visit in surrrounding areas.

Nice little local food shops, butchers and bakers etc in the nearby village of Alston (approx 5 miles away).

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

Jacqueline


The cottage is idyllic and relaxing with the most amazing views. Plenty to do within the surrounding area, fantastic walks, wonderful waterfalls and a quaint little pub. Very useful guide on the area in the cottage.
Nenthall excellent place to eat. Would go back tomorrow!!

Kay, Paul & Family

We had the greatest holiday in this cottage! It's in a very picturesque setting & great if you like going on country walks. I don't think the pictures on this site do the cottage any justice, it's so much nicer! Very homely, lovely scenery, as soon as you open the front door, you can see the lambs grazing - its great!!! The village of Garrigill is very quiet. The pub is only open Thursday - Sunday, but if you get chance to go in the local pub, you'll get a very warm welcome from the Landlord. The next village, which is Alston is great too, very friendly people. There is also a great old fashioned sweet shop which offers value for money. All in all we had a wonderful 5 days at the cottage & we will certainly be returning in the future!

Shelly

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer Holidays	16 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	545£ 545	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Sep 11	22 Oct 11	325£ 325	8080	8080	3 Nights
Half Term	22 Oct 11	29 Oct 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	295£ 295	7070	7070	3 Nights
Christmas / New Year	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	575£ 575	115115	115115	3 Nights
	7 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	325£ 325	8080	8080	3 Nights
Half term	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	365£ 365	8585	8585	3 Nights
Easter	31 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	5 May 12	425£ 425	9090	9090	3 Nights
Bank Holiday	5 May 12	12 May 12	450£ 450	9595	9595	3 Nights
	12 May 12	2 Jun 12	395£ 395	8585	8585	3 Nights
Half Term	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	540£ 540	0-	0-	1 Week
	9 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	495£ 495	100100	100100	3 Nights
Summer Holidays	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	425£ 425	9090	9090	3 Nights
Half Term	27 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	350£ 350	8080	8080	3 Nights
Christmas	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	650£ 650	130130	130130	3 Nights

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

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

Bed linen is charged at £5pp extra and Dogs are £10 extra each. We also take a £100 good hous-keeping bond which will be returned within two weeks of the end of your holiday provided that the cottage has been kept in good order.

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2 years listed You are contacting Mark Willis Landline +44 191 5202412 Mobile +44 7525811258 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.