A traditional Lakeland stone cottage set high up in the fells above Ullswater. The ultimate peaceful place for complete stillness and silence.
Only the sounds of nature to nurture your soul set 350 meters above Matterdale in the very remote valley of Dowthwaite in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
Stunning views all around.. walk directly onto the fells and leave the car behind for the week.
The drive from the main road is stunning: narrow, twisty and with wide sensational views at every turn; you are in the quietest valley but still at 1,200 feet.
The cottage, like any well-loved family home, is crammed with original art, photographs, books, games, open fires and much else to excite young and old.
The kitchen is big, beamed and Aga-simmered, with wooden cupboards and plenty of all you need; a squishy sofa at one end next to an overflowing bookcase ensures whoever cooks will have company.
The original range is now an open fire in the long sitting room with contemporary sofa and dark red walls.
Crookwath Sitting Room: Large traditional cottage sitting room with exposed timber ceiling, dark red walls and open fire with dining area at the far end. Central heating throughout. The sitting room and dining area dates back to the 17th century, it oozes character, charm and warmth. The traditional range was used until the 1950’s for cooking, boiling the water and heating the bread oven.
Crookwath Sitting Room: Large traditional cottage sitting room with exposed timber ceiling, dark red walls and open fire with dining area at the far end. Central heating throughout. The sitting room and dining area dates back to the 17th century, it oozes character, charm and warmth. The traditional range was used until the 1950’s for cooking, boiling the water and heating the bread oven.
Kitchen: Large homely kitchen, the heart of the cottage with a squishy sofa at one end and 600 books, refectory table and Aga with stunning views to the head of the valley and on up towards Stybarrow Dodd, guarantees cook will always have company.
Features:
Linen is provided free of charge.
All the beds are made up for when you arrive.
Electricity/oil/coal/wood are all inclusive.
Colour Sky HDTV, IPod player, DVD and radio.
Well equipped kitchen with juicer.
Microwave and Dishwasher.