Whitestone Cottage
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About the home
'Whitestone Cottage' was built in the late 18th Century and is part of a row of cottages, which were originally the homes of mill workers. It is a three storey cottage full of historic character displaying features such as an open fire, an abundance of beams, whilst offering guests the modern luxuries that make the perfect getaway retreat,
Stylish cosy lounge with Leather recliners, Sky TV, on a 40” LCD Screen with Cinema surround sound, what a great place to relax after a hard day exploring the Lakes, and for those winter evenings relax and unwind in front of a cosy open fire whilst enjoying a good movie, chocolates and wine.
The modern fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for cooking romantic meals or feeding a hungry family.
The cottage offers three comfortable, cottage themed bedrooms sleeping six people. Master Double – 4 poster bed & ensuite, a second double and a twin-bunk. It provides a lovely warm large family bathroom,
Whitestone Cottage is perfect for a family holiday, couples for romance or just a great place if holidaying with friends.
The cottage provides guests with two great garden patios fully equipped with outdoor furniture – the rear is private and peaceful great for catching the early morning sun, the front is South facing, a real suntrap – great for Summer barbecues. Parking is provided for 2 cars.
You will find 'Whitestone Cottage' like a home from home, it is beautifully furnished throughout. The cottage is situated in a quiet village near the foot of Lake Windermere.
As an additional bonus we now provide free leisure passes for the Swan Hotel and Spa.
It is the perfect cottage in the perfect setting and ideal position to explore the beautiful Lake District with many memorable walks and great local attractions on the doorstep.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Grange over Sands, 5km |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The cottage is a traditional 3 storey property over 200 years old.
The ground floor welcomes guests to a stylish cosy lounge with oak beamed ceilings, solid oak floor and comfy leather recliner settees where you can relax in front of an open fire. The lounge benefits from a 40" Wide screen LCD TV with Sky and Cinema surround DVD.
Through the archway is the well equipped kitchen with all mod-cons and 6 seat dining-table that provides a relaxing environment in which to cook and enjoy a relaxing evening meal.
The first floor accommodates a really cosy cottage style double bedroom and spacious bathroom.
On the second floor you will find a master bedroom with 4 POSTER BED with en-suite (tastefully decorated and complimented by a wooden flooring to give a spacious feel to the room. It has a WC and hand basin.
The 3rd bedroom has bunk beds to comfortably sleep adults/children and has a pine tallboy wardrobe and large set of draws.
The cottage is well heated throughout with storage heaters.
Further details outdoors:
There are private patio type gardens to front and rear with garden furniture to relax and eat alfresco.
The front is south facing and a real sun trap to enjoy until late evenings great for a barbecue (gas provided May till September).
There is off street parking to front and rear that will easily accommodate two cars.
The cottage is a great place to holiday and explore the beautiful Lakes, Its ideal for the Active, Romantic, Sports and Family holidays.
Further details
SPECIAL OFFER ON WEEKS - 1st to 8th June - £440
22nd to 29th June - £400
29th June to 20th July - £450 - All weeks available
FREE LEISURE PASSES TO SWAN HOTEL & SPA. - A Great Place to Relax and unwind - 10m Pool, Gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room. . Just what you need to make the perfect holiday in the Lake District.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR COTTAGE PLEASE E Mail us.
All heating and bed linen is included in price. Coal and logs can be obtained locally.
20% deposit secures the cottage with balance being payable 6 weeks before the holiday is due to be taken.
Please note a refundable security deposit of £60.00 (£80 for longer lets) is payable with the outstanding balance 6 weeks before the holiday commences.
This deposit is returned normally within 7 days once the the holiday has finished.
Towels can be provided for a charge of £2.00 per person
Short breaks are available from Nov through to March (excluding peak weeks) minimum stay is 3 nights for a competitive price please contact us.
Conditions
Towels are available on request the charge is £2.00 per person.
The Cumbria/Lake District region
The Lake District has some of the UK’s most breathtaking and beautiful scenery, from stunning waterfalls to England's highest mountain and deepest lake, the scenery in the Lake District is spectacular.
It’s famous for its fells and mountains, the highest and most challenging are Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Bowfell, ideal for ardent walkers however there are many more mountains that are easier and just as enjoyable to climb.
The Lake District is an ideal all year round holiday destination. It’s great for families, romantic getaway, friends that like to holiday together, ardent walkers, sports enthusiasts; it just has so much to offer with so many wonderful places to visit.
Bowness on Windermere is one of hot spots to visit; it’s always packed with tourists just loving the atmosphere of the town and lake. Ambleside is just as popular with many visitors flocking to the area too.
Rydal Mount, in the heart of the Lake District, lies between Ambleside and Grasmere and has glorious views of Lake Windermere, Rydal Water and the surrounding fells. This was Wordsworth's best loved family home for the greater part of his life. Grasmere Lake and Rydal Water lies just to the South, around which there are some gentle low level walks.
For those that want more strenuous walking Grasmere is ideally located for the Langdale Pikes, Helvellyn and Scarfell Pikes. These are just some of the wonderful places that are a “Must” to visit.
Great family days out include, Haverthwaite & Lakeside Steam railway, Lakeside cruises to Bowness and Ambleside, The Aquarium, South Lakes Animal Park and Zoo- Dalton, Lakeland Motor Museum, Grizedale Forest including Go-Ape or hire mountain bikes to explore the forest trails, Munster Castle, Holker Hall.
For a more leisurely day out try Fell Foot Park on the edge of Lake Windermere, ideal for picnics, boating or cooling off in the Lake.
The Windermere / Newby Bridge area
Newby Bridge is an ideal base for a Lakeland holiday, set at the gateway to the glorious Lakeland National Park and an ideal year-round holiday location. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with beautiful scenery on its doorstep and many local attractions.
Local attractions within walking distance of the cottage are: Lakeland Motor Museum; Lakeland and Haverthwaite Railway, Lakeland Steam Cruises across Lake Windermere (you can buy a combined ticket for train and cruises for that extra special day out);
Horse riding at Bigland Equestrian Centre is a few minutes’ drive away or a good uphill walk. This is one of the best in the Lake District and is ideal for novices to experienced riders. The Centre also offers several exciting sports such as, shooting, fishing, archery and quad-biking.
A short drive from the cottage is Lakeside where you will find Lakeside Aquarium.
The cottage is 8 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere and 4 miles from Cartmel with its famous Priory and Race Course.
Within walking distance there is The Whitewater Hotel with bar and restaurant. A mile and a half from the cottage is the Swan Hotel and Spa. This has been completely refurbished to a very high standard. The Swan has excellent Spa facilities and a great bar and superb dining, with gardens overlooking the River Leven. Close by is The Newby Bridge Hotel that offers a lovely Sunday lunch carvery. Both hotels can be reached by an enjoyable hillside walk.
The nearest village pub is The Anglers which is opposite Haverthwaite Railway Station. The pub offers good food and drink and family groups are made to feel very welcome.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Manchester or Liverpool: 140 km |
| Railway: | Ulverston or Windermere: 10 km |
| Ferry: | Liverpool: 150 km |
Nearest train is Ulverston or Windermere.
By car Junction 36 off the M6 Motorway, then follow signs for Barrow A590.
Activities near Windermere
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 30 Mar 2013 |
We had a lovely week in the lakes and the location of this cottage was superb. A local pub about a mile away that offered friendly service and excellent food and lots of beautiful walks on the doorstep |
09 Nov 2011 |
We had a fantastic stay at Whitestone Cottage. The cottage is ideally situated for you to travel around the lakes. Set in a real peaceful area. The cottage was really well furnished with all the mod cones. The decoration throughout was lovely. We spent cosy nights around the open fire....a must!. The gardens front and back were very well lanscaped and added to the overall charm and comfort of the cottage. There was plenty of space and all the bedrooms very tastefully furnished. The kitchen was great with all the ammenties you could want...a real home from home. The added passes for the Swan Hotel were a great addition to the price. Overall a really relaxing and beautiful place. Would definately return! Response: Thank you so much for your wonderful review on the cottage. I am delighted you had a fantastic stay at the cottage and found the cottage to be in an ideal location for exploring the Lakes. I am very pleased that you found the cottage comfortable and well furnished and that you enjoyed cosy nights around the open fire. It is great to receive such positive feedback about the cottage and the passes for the leisure facilities, at the Swan Hotel. I look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kindest regards Christine |
31 Oct 2011 |
My family and I had a lovely week at the cottage in august 2011.We were staying in Newby Bridge as my son was getting married at the Swan Hotel.The cottage was beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean.The location is stunning.We also took full advantage of the leisure passes for the swan hotel - my grandson and I went for a swim every evening.We also enjoyed sitting in the lovely gardens and took advantage of the gas barbeque provided.I will definitely be recommending this cottage to my friends and family Response: Thank you so much for your lovely review on the cottage, I am delighted you had a lovely week at the cottage and found it to be in a stunning location. I am pleased that you made full use of the leisure facilities at the Swan Hotel. Thank you for recommending the cottage to your family and friends. Kindest regards Christine |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 21st April to 26th May | 21 Apr 12 | 26 May 12 | £ 410 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 26th May to 2nd June | 26 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Bank Hol - Coronation | 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 9th June to 23rd June | 9 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 23rd June to 21st July | 23 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 460 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer Peak | 21 Jul 12 | 15 Sep 12 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 15th Sept to 29th Sept | 15 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 440 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 29th Sept to 20th Oct | 29 Sep 12 | 20 Oct 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 20th Oct to 3rd Nov | 20 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 420 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 3rd Nov to 20th Dec | 3 Nov 12 | 20 Dec 12 | £ 340 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas and New Year | 20 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 4th Jan to 9th Feb | 4 Jan 13 | 9 Feb 13 | £ 310 | £ 70 | £ 75 | 3 Nights |
| 9th Feb to 23rd Feb | 9 Feb 13 | 23 Feb 13 | £ 360 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 23rd Feb to 23rd March | 23 Feb 13 | 23 Mar 13 | £ 395 | £ 75 | £ 80 | 3 Nights |
| Easter 2013 | 23 Mar 13 | 13 Apr 13 | £ 460 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 13th April to 25th May | 13 Apr 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 430 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 25th May to 8th June | 25 May 13 | 8 Jun 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 9th June to 29th June | 8 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 440 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 29th June to 20th July | 29 Jun 13 | 20 Jul 13 | £ 485 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer Peak | 20 Jul 13 | 14 Sep 13 | £ 535 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 14th Sept to 28th Sept | 14 Sep 13 | 28 Sep 13 | £ 460 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 28th Sept to 19th Oct | 28 Sep 13 | 19 Oct 13 | £ 410 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 19th Oct to 2nd Nov | 19 Oct 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 435 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2nd Nov to 19th Dec | 2 Nov 13 | 19 Dec 13 | £ 360 | £ 70 | £ 75 | 3 Nights |
| Xmas/New Year | 19 Dec 13 | 2 Jan 14 | £ 545 | - | - | 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.
SPECIAL OFFERS ON WEEKS - 1st to 8th June - £440
22nd to 29th June - £400
All weeks available from 29th June to 20th July - £450
FREE LEISURE PASSES TO SWAN HOTEL & SPA. - A Great Place to Relax and unwind - 10m Pool, Gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room. Just what you need to make the perfect holiday in the Lake District.
Short breaks are available from Nov through to March(excluding peak weeks) minimum stay is 3 nights for a competitive price please contact us. WEBSITE prices are based on full weeks only.
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