holidaylettings.co.uk logo Win a week in a holiday home from Holiday Lettings

Eskdale holiday cottage rental with walking, log fire, internet access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

Spotlights
Print this pageEmail to friend
Europe > England > Cumbria/Lake District > Eskdale > Home 56104
Click on a link above to find more homes in the same town or area.
AvailabilityAdd to ShortlistSend Enquiry

Birkhow (cottage)

Home:56104
Sleeps up to:6   (3 bedrooms)
Rates:£465 to £1155
Will consider:Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:Fri
Access:Car essential
Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes: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
Birkhow
The Sitting Room
The Sitting Room
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
Dining Room
Dining Room
All Photos

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/56104


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.


Activities near Eskdale

Sports:
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture: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 £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
April & May 2009 22 Apr 0922 May 09£ 595--1 Week
May Half Term 2009 22 May 0929 May 09£ 895--1 Week
June 2009 29 May 0926 Jun 09£ 610--1 Week
Early Summer 2009 26 Jun 0917 Jul 09£ 640--1 Week
Summer Holidays 2009 17 Jul 094 Sep 09£ 825--1 Week
Early September 2009 4 Sep 0911 Sep 09£ 1,155--1 Week
September 2009 11 Sep 092 Oct 09£ 550--1 Week
October 2009 2 Oct 0916 Oct 09£ 550--1 Week
October Half Term 2009 16 Oct 0930 Oct 09£ 825--1 Week
Winter 2009 30 Oct 0920 Dec 09£ 475--1 Week
Christmas 2009 20 Dec 0927 Dec 09£ 860--1 Week
New Year 2009 27 Dec 093 Jan 10£ 975--1 Week
Jan - March 2010 3 Jan 102 Apr 10£ 4651001003 Nights
Easter 2010 2 Apr 1016 Apr 10£ 795--1 Week
Mid April 2010 16 Apr 1030 Apr 10£ 550--1 Week
Early May 2010 30 Apr 1014 May 10£ 585--1 Week
Mid May 2010 14 May 1028 May 10£ 605--1 Week
May Half Term 28 May 104 Jun 10£ 915--1 Week
Early June 2010 4 Jun 1018 Jun 10£ 625--1 Week
Mid June 2010 18 Jun 1025 Jun 10£ 640--1 Week
Late June 2010 25 Jun 109 Jul 10£ 655--1 Week
July 2010 9 Jul 1023 Jul 10£ 755--1 Week
Summer Holidays 2010 23 Jul 103 Sep 10£ 845--1 Week
Early Sept 2010 3 Sep 1010 Sep 10£ 660--1 Week
Early Sept 10 Sep 1017 Sep 10£ 625--1 Week
Mid Sept 2010 17 Sep 1024 Sep 10£ 595--1 Week
Late Sept/Oct 2010 24 Sep 1022 Oct 10£ 575--1 Week
Oct Half Term 22 Oct 1029 Oct 10£ 845--1 Week
Nov/Dec 2010 29 Oct 1021 Dec 10£ 4851051053 Nights
Christmas 2010 21 Dec 1028 Dec 10£ 880--1 Week
New Year 2010 28 Dec 104 Jan 11£ 995--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.

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.


Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Key:1112Booked1112Available1112Unknown1112Arrival/Departure dates


Send Enquiry

To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/56104

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
! Be aware of time-zones
Please mention Holiday Lettings when contacting this advertiser
Languages: EnglishFrenchItalianSpanish
Add to Shortlist
Send to Friend
Holidaymaker FAQs
Advertiser joined: Feb 2007
Your Name
Your Email
Telephone
Dates   to  
Guests   Adults       Children
Message
Where did you find us?
Receive newsletter (info)
Receive copy of enquiry
Use of this form is restricted to genuine enquiries about renting this property.
Unsolicited commercial marketing is strictly prohibited.

This advert is provided and maintained by the advertiser. Whilst we request our advertisers to act with best practice and provide accurate information, we can only publish adverts in good faith; we do not own, manage or inspect any of the properties listed and cannot verify any of the advert details. holidaylettings.co.uk makes no warranties or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, legality, performance or suitability of the adverts. We accept no liability arising from reliance upon this information made by any user of the site. We advise you to conduct your own research and to familiarise yourself with our terms and conditions and FAQs.

Other homes from this advertiser

Hollin Head in Eskdale, England

Darling How in Cockermouth, England

Garden View in Cockermouth, England

Miterdale Cottage in Ravenglass, England
View:  Holiday cottages in Cumbria/Lake District (132)  |  Holiday accommodation in England (4493)