Gillbank Cottage is a classic Lakeland cottage. The house is private, secluded and self-contained, one of the only self-catering properties in the area with all of its own amenities, accommodation and grounds. Why share when you can enjoy all your holiday in private?
It is nestled in the fells leading to Scafell from Boot and has its own private gardens and parking area - so no other guests to disturb your enjoyment of the property and grounds.
The cottage - once owned by renowned Lakeland poet William Wordsworth - boasts many period features including an early 18th Century tapered porcelain bath and exposed oak beams.
Views of Scafell and the Esk valley greet visitors from the windows and gardens. Numerous walks invite you outdoors - whether for a leisurely stroll among the hills and tarns or a quick trip to one of the three pubs within walking distance. The Eskdale and Ravenglass miniature railway runs at the base of the hill and the many lakes and seaside are only a short drive away.
Soak up the beautiful mountain views from your private patio and grounds, or relax and enjoy an on-demand film or DVD – Gillbank Cottage's accommodation has the little extras that make your holiday more relaxing.
Amenities include:
Large living space
Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer
Ground floor bedroom and ground and first floor full bathrooms
Central heating
Bed linen (excludes cot)
Towels
Patio furniture
Charcoal barbecue
Widescreen TV with Freesat receiver and on-demand streaming services from BBC iPlayer and others
Range of books, DVDs, videos, and board games
All bedrooms include an alarm clock and hairdryer
Open fire/stove with wood and coal supplied
Broadband and WiFi
Plus:
Early 18th Century tapered porcelain bath with overhead shower
Dishwasher
Washing machine and tumble dryer
Second TV with Freesat connection in main bedroom
High chair and cot available
High pressure (2 BAR) UV-filtered private water supply
The fell bedroom has an ensuite shower room, oak king size bed, oak dressing table and mirror, original exposed beams and 21 inch TV with an independent Freesat box.
Further details
Please note that the cottage is a family-friendly property and not suitable for Hen or Stag breaks
Wheelchair and limited mobility access: the ground floor can be accessed by those with limited mobility but externally there are some loose stone paths and internally there are low steps between some rooms. The downstairs bathroom is not disability adapted, but is relatively large for ease of movement.
The cottage is within the Lake District National Park and neighouring a working National Trust hill farm. As the cottage is almost 400 years old in parts, we advise guests that it can experience the usual features of older properties in this part of the country. These features include unavoidable damp and moisture along external walls, although every effort is made to avoid and reduce this, and the sounds and smells of livestock and country life in the area.
The property best suits those with a love for the outdoors whether this is walking, cycling, running, mountain climbing or simply enjoying the views of the National Park.
Further details indoors
Fell Bedroom
The fell bedroom has an ensuite shower room, oak king size bed, oak dressing table and mirror, original exposed beams and 21 inch flat screen television with DVD and Freesat and on-demand streaming TV.
Lindsay Bedroom
The Lindsay room boasts two single beds with Lindsay tartan throws and matching cushions. There is also a chest of drawers and large double wardrobe.
Duckegg Bedroom
The Duckegg room is decorated in an attractive duck egg blue design and overlooks the front garden. It comprises of two single beds a large double wardrobe and a wide chest of drawers. The Duckegg room also has a large sink and splashback in the corner.
Heather Bedroom
The Heather Bedroom sleeps two with a double bed and it overlooks the large gardens and orchard to Whillen Beck, a small stream that runs alongside the property. It is pleasantly decorated in heather colours and comes with a large chest of drawers and double wardrobe.
Library Bedroom
The former Library Bedroom is on the ground floor and boasts two single beds. The windows look over the gardens and down the valley over the village of Boot toward the sea which is approximately seven miles away.
Reception Rooms
The large family room has two large leather sofas, a leather chair and leather stool on an oak woodfloor. The room contains a widescreen television with Freesat Satellite TV, DVD and VHS video player and on-demand streaming TV. There is a broad fireplace containing a powerful solid fuel stove with glass windows for safe operation as either an open fire or a closed stove. Coal and firewood are provided to create the perfect atmosphere. Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, cards and other games are provided for entertainment.
Sitting Room with Fireplace
Garden view from sitting room
Also, downstairs is a full entrance hall and wet room for boots and coats. There is a table football game to occupy the younger (or young at heart) members of your group. Off this room is a full bathroom and storage room.
Floorplan
The cottage is situated over two floors. There are four bedrooms, one ensuite, and a full bathroom on the first floor (upstairs). On the ground floor is one bedroom, one full bathroom, two reception rooms and the large open plan kitchen and dining area. There are two king sized beds, 6 single beds, two folding beds and two travel cots in the cottage.
Further details outdoors
Outside the kitchen/dining area is a large slate paved patio for enjoying meals or relaxing in the outdoors. There is a large private garden laid to lawn and flowerbeds. The property includes a former watermill on the Whillan Beck and grounds directly on the stream.
