Pets welcome Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Birkhow holiday cottage is situated in the centre of Eskdale village, with stunning views of the Eskdale valley, one of the most tranquil parts of the Lake District. The cottage itself is in beautiful order throughout, offering comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people.
Eskdale is a wonderful starting point for hundreds of walks, either on the fells or along the banks of the River Esk, which flows from Scafell at the top of the valley down to the estuary at Ravenglass, an old fishing village complete with a ruined Roman bath-house. The river has natural pools for swimming and is a popular place for canoeing and fishing. The famous Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway runs along the valley, its steam trains making the leisurely seven-mile journey down to the sea. - Irton Road station is just ten mins walk from Birkhow Cottage.
There are five pubs in the valley (the Bower House Inn is just a ten minute walk away), all welcoming children and serving real ales and a wide choice of good food. The village shop is just a five minute walk away and sells a comprehensive range of goods, including groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, food to go, alcohol and newspapers. There is some reception for mobile phones on the Orange network.
Birkhow
The Sitting Room
The Kitchen
Dining Room
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The Cumbria/Lake District
Although most famous for its walking opportunities, the Lakes offer a wide variety of leisure activities. The La'al Ratty which runs regular steam engine services to the old Roman port of Ravenglass can be seen from Hazelwood and it is a five minute walk to Irton Road Station.
There are also many fishing rivers, streams, and lakes. Day passes can be purchased from local ambling associations where needed - click here for further details. There is free fishing at Burnmoor Tarn or day tickets can be purchased for the River Irt or the River Esk (01229 467211), or Devoke Water on Birker Moor (01229 717237).
Beaches
St Bees is a delightful beach with breathtaking views toward the Isle of Man from St Bees Head. St. Bees is the start of the coast to coast walk and only heritage coastline between Wales and Scotland with an RSBP bird reserve.
Hot Air Ballooning
With a hot air balloon flight over this spectacular scenery you can absorb an unforgettable view of Lakeland and perhaps a little of the cultural inspiration of Britain's heritage.
Golf
Golf Courses in Cumbria provides a list of courses. Within a few miles of the cottage are: Eskdale Golf Club (10 mins drive from Eskdale Village) Cockermouth Golf Club (45 minutes from Eskdale) St Bees Golf Course (30 minutes from Eskdale) Seascale Golf Course (15 minutes from Eskdale) Windermere Golf Course (50 minutes from Eskdale) Workington Golf Course (50 minutes from Eskdale)
Eskdale area
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Scafell Pike - England's highest mountain Wastwater - England's deepest lake Hundreds of riverside, valley and mountain walks and climbs Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway: www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk Muncaster Castle, with its azaleas, rhododendrons and Owl Sanctuary: www.muncaster.co.uk & www.owls.org (this is a 7 mile walk away) Hardknott Roman Fort & Ravenglass Roman Bath House Eskdale Corn Mill - still working with its waterwheel Ravenglass fishing village Fold End Art Gallery Fishing on river or stocked pool Stanley Ghyll waterfall 5 pubs in the valley - the Bower House Inn is the nearest pub to Hazelwood (10 mins).
WITHIN ONE HOUR'S DRIVE are most of the Lake District's attractions, including:
Boating on Derwentwater, Coniston and Windermere Windermere, with its Steamboat Museum, marina, water skiing and sailing Horse riding and pony trekking Dozens of historical houses and castles open to the public Wordsworth's birthplace and his homes, Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount Brantwood, home to John Ruskin: www.brantwood.org.uk Golf courses Cumbria's coast with sandy beaches The 'Theatre by the Lakeside' at Keswick The Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre Shopping at Ambleside and Kendal Steamboat Gondola on Coniston South Lakeland Wild Animal Park
How to get there
If you are travelling by car, Eskdale is an hour and a half from the M6 motorway, Junction 36.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Manchester: 115 km
Railway:
Ravenglass: 10 km
Activities near Eskdale
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The front door leads to a hallway with sitting room to the left and dining room to the right. The sitting room is warm and welcoming with an open coal fire (coal is charged at £1 per hod), wooden floors and a bright rug. There is TV with DVD player.
The dining room is spacious with seating for six. A woodburning stove adds extra warmth and comfort to the room.
The dining room leads through to the kitchen plus a utility room for wet coats and boots. There is also a microwave, fridge with top freezer, electric cooker and a slimline dishwasher. A washing machine and tumble drier is located in an outside storage room.
Halfway up the stairs is the bathroom which has a deep fill freestanding bath. A shower is above the bath for those who prefer showers.
Upstairs are three bedrooms - one double and two twins. All the bedrooms have a chest of drawers and there is additional storage in the walk in wardrobe in the spacious hallway upstairs.
Further details outdoors: The garden outside has a patio area for barbecues (the village shop is a handy 5 mins walk away) and a lawned area - a perfect place to relax and look at the stunning views.
Please note: the drive is very short but fairly steep and so therefore unsuitable for low wheel base cars.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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April & May 2009
22 Apr 09
22 May 09
595£595
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May Half Term 2009
22 May 09
29 May 09
895£895
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June 2009
29 May 09
26 Jun 09
610£610
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Early Summer 2009
26 Jun 09
17 Jul 09
640£640
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Summer Holidays 2009
17 Jul 09
4 Sep 09
825£825
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Early September 2009
4 Sep 09
11 Sep 09
1155£1,155
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September 2009
11 Sep 09
2 Oct 09
550£550
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October 2009
2 Oct 09
16 Oct 09
550£550
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October Half Term 2009
16 Oct 09
30 Oct 09
825£825
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Winter 2009
30 Oct 09
20 Dec 09
475£475
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Christmas 2009
20 Dec 09
27 Dec 09
860£860
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New Year 2009
27 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
975£975
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Jan - March 2010
3 Jan 10
2 Apr 10
465£465
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100100
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Easter 2010
2 Apr 10
16 Apr 10
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Early May 2010
30 Apr 10
14 May 10
585£585
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Mid May 2010
14 May 10
28 May 10
605£605
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May Half Term
28 May 10
4 Jun 10
915£915
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Early June 2010
4 Jun 10
18 Jun 10
625£625
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Mid June 2010
18 Jun 10
25 Jun 10
640£640
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Late June 2010
25 Jun 10
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655£655
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July 2010
9 Jul 10
23 Jul 10
755£755
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Summer Holidays 2010
23 Jul 10
3 Sep 10
845£845
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Early Sept 2010
3 Sep 10
10 Sep 10
660£660
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Early Sept
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17 Sep 10
625£625
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Mid Sept 2010
17 Sep 10
24 Sep 10
595£595
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Late Sept/Oct 2010
24 Sep 10
22 Oct 10
575£575
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Oct Half Term
22 Oct 10
29 Oct 10
845£845
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Nov/Dec 2010
29 Oct 10
21 Dec 10
485£485
105105
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Christmas 2010
21 Dec 10
28 Dec 10
880£880
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New Year 2010
28 Dec 10
4 Jan 11
995£995
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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.
The beds are freshly made up for you and heating is included in the price. There is an additional charge of £15 if you bring a dog. You need to remember to bring towels.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 56104
Name:
Sally Fielding
Company:
Sally's Cottages
Tel:
+44 (0)17687 79445
Mobile:
+44 (0)7811 211666
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