Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Our 4 bedroomed detached cottage, named after one of the local fells, is situated in the village of Ennerdale Bridge. It lies within the Lake District National Park, 1 mile from tranquil Ennerdale Water, with fell views and a pleasing rear outlook over fields to the River Ehen. Bright and airy inside, it is comfortably furnished and well-equipped. The lounge has mixed fuel burning stove and bathroom has a whirlpool bath.
The village has two pubs serving meals, a post office and an excellent children's adventure playground. Ennerdale provides low level lakeside and forest walks as well as routes onto the high fells. Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere are within easy reach, as is the sandy beach at St. Bees.
Heckbarley
Living Room
Ennerdale Water
Ennerdale evening light
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The Cumbria/Lake District
The Lake District is the largest National Park in England and . The landscape includes pastoral valleys and rugged mountains, with water is always close at hand in the lakes, streams and waterfalls. The scenery has been the inspiration for many writers and poets. As William Wordsworth (1770-1850) once said, “Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.”
Ennerdale area
The Western Lake District is a far cry from the commercialised SE of the National Park. Most of the shoreline of Ennerdale Water is owned by the National Trust and the surrounding woods by the Forestry Commission. Unlike most major lakes in the Lake District, no public road runs along the shore, making Ennerdale a peaceful haven for wildlife. Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast Long Distance Path, passes the front door of Heckbarley and follows the length of Ennerdale. You can also walk a circuit of the lake (if you can negotiate the rocky outcrop of Angler's Crag!) or venture into the high fells with routes to Pillar and Steeple, the High Stile Ridge, and even Great Gable. The C2C Cycle Path is also nearby and is great for safe, off-road cycling; there are also forest trails for cycling.
Riding at Ennerdale; fishing on several nearby lakes; golf at Cockermouth golf course; various climbing routes nearby including Pillar Rock, Kern Knotts, Napes Needle and Burtness Combe.
Nearby Loweswater, the smallest of the Lakes, is seldom visited and a real gem, and given a starring role in the film "Miss Potter". Superlative Buttermere and neighbouring Crummock Water are only a 30 minute drive away.
To the south lies dramatic Wasdale - home to England's highest mountain, Scafell and its deepest lake, Wastwater. This contrasts with tranquil Eskdale, where a trip on the Ravenglass to Eskdale steam railway is a delight. Muncaster Castle is well worth a visit with its beautiful gardens, famous for rhododendrons, the daily owl show and medieval castle.
The historic market town of Cockermouth, Wordsworth's birthplace, lies 10 miles north, where you can visit Wordsworth's House and Jennings Brewery and well as peruse the numerous galleries and antique shops. The coast at Whitehaven is 9 miles west, where you can visit the Beacon museum at the regenerated harbour and The Rum Story.
For a trip to the seaside you can visit St. Bees Heritage Coast, with its lovely sandy beach and Priory Church. You can also walk along the 300ft high cliffs which afford spectacular views and the chance to glimpse rare seabirds as this is an RSPB reserve.
Keswick can be reached in under an hour - a tourist magnet on wet days with all the outdoor shops you could dream of; indoor swimming pool with flumes and wave machine; Museum and Art Gallery, and various family attractions including Puzzling Place, Cumberland Pencil Museum and Cars of the Stars.
How to get there
Leave the M6 at Junction 40 (Penrith). From here its a 45 minute drive at most, via the A66 to Cockermouth, then South on the A5086. Heckbarley is situated in the heart of the village of Ennerdale Bridge, close to the Shepherd's Arms Hotel and Post Office. Detailed directions will be provided upon booking confirmation.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Manchester: 134 km
Activities near Ennerdale
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, DVD player
General:
Video player, CD player, Telephone, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Satellite TV
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 9
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Downstairs: Living room has mixed fuel burning stove and full Sky TV package and patio doors opening onto garden. Formal dining room with front outlook to fells and kitchen also has a smaller breakfast table. Utility area and toilet. South facing conservatory. Open tread stairs to first floor.
Upstairs: The bedrooms include 1 5ft double with en suite shower room, 1 twin, 1 family room with double plus single (z-bed also available), 1 single. Family bathroom with shower over whirlpool bath, toilet, bidet and basin.
Heating is by electric radiators.
Further details outdoors: Private enclosed lawned garden, gated. Patio and BBQ.
Garage has snooker table and table tennis and 2 courtesy bikes, used at your own risk.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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4 Jan 08
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600£ 600
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21 Mar 08
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28 Mar 08
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650£ 650
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4 Apr 08
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1000£ 1,000
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18 Apr 08
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800£ 800
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23 May 08
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1100£ 1,100
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30 May 08
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800£ 800
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11 Jul 08
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900£ 900
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11 Aug 08
29 Aug 08
750£ 750
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29 Aug 08
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800£ 800
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26 Sep 08
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700£ 700
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17 Oct 08
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900£ 900
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31 Oct 08
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600£ 600
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Xmas/ New Year
19 Dec 08
2 Jan 09
1500£ 1,500
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Please contact us as soon as possible for school holidays and peak periods to avoid disappointment. We are also pleased to offer weekend breaks of 2 or 3 nights and midweek breaks (Mon-Thurs). Late deals sometimes available.
A week’s let commences on Friday at 4:00pm and ends the following Friday at 10:00am.
At special request, depending on availability, we are also pleased to offer Bed & Breakfast. Twin and singles from £24 per person per night. Double Ensuite £27 per person per night.
Guestbook
Refundable breakages deposit of £75 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
25% of rental fee due at time of booking, remainder due six weeks before commencement of your stay. Late deals sometimes available.
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