Self-catering holiday cottages Lake District, Cumbria: High Beckside, Hartsop, Nr. Patterdale

• Sleeps 7	• Reductions apply
• Grading 3+ Stars	• Detached farmhouse
• Facilities Level 5	• Character property
• Lovely views	• Peaceful rural location
• Open fire	• Garden
• Parking	• Low Wood Leisure Club

This delightful 17th century cottage in the peaceful conservation village of Hartsop has beautiful southerly views of Hartsop Dodd and Dovedale and is ideally situated for walking onto the fells. Gardens surround the house and there is a well fenced stream tumbling by the bottom of the garden. There are wild areas, bursting with snowdrops and daffodils in the spring, areas of cut grass, shrubs and plenty of space for barbecues and picnics. Birdlife is abundant and badgers often visit the garden on a summer's evening.

	Visitors' Book	X
"Terrific again - our sixth visit to High Beckside. Good views, good walking, log fire. We will be back."
"Good badger watching from the house windows - he comes to the stone table for his supper at 10pm each night. P.S. He doesn't like carrots!"
"Five foot two, eyes of blue, These low beams are fine for you, Six foot two, eyes of brown, Why do I keep falling down?"
"Delightful cottage, hamlet and people and brilliant rescue service when granny falls off rocks, backwards, into the beck. Fortunately no lasting damage! We loved it here and will return. Thank you."

	A Message from the Owners	X
"The garden at High Beckside is semi-wild, carpeted with double snowdrops followed by daffodils in the spring. The picnic table in the old orchard, looks in a Southerly direction over the beck towards Hartsop, Dodd and Dovedale.
Varieties of birds visit the garden and look out for red squirrels in the morning and badgers in the evening.
The house retains its original oak beams and spice cupboard. All the rooms have views overlooking the fells.
Visit Crookabeck angora goat farm and mohair farm shop."
Mary Bell

The many character features include a spice cupboard in the living room with adjacent fire window, an open fire, old beams and thick stone walls. An adjoining wool loft, which once had a spinning gallery outside, is reached up stone steps and offers additional sleeping for two (twin beds) with open beamed ceiling, magnificent views and en-suite shower room.

Accommodation: Original oak panelled entrance hall with old oak door into the 'down house' or dairy - now a slate floored boiler room (with downstairs wc), which is ideal as a drying room or bike store. Separate laundry room. Cosy living/dining area with well equipped open plan kitchen (open fire, TV, DVD, video).

The living/dining area, stairs and landing have Herdwick wool carpets, made from the wool of the local Herdwick sheep which graze the surrounding fells. There are three bedrooms in the main part of the house - one double, a twin and a single. The family bathroom has bath with shower over and basin, and there is a separate wc. For larger parties or those who just wish to have additional space, the fourth bedroom is a twin located in the adjoining 'wool loft'. This 'away-from-it-all' en-suite bedroom is a real feature of the property (shower, basin and wc).

This is a very traditional, cosy and comfortable farmhouse - personal touches reflect the owner's interest in the countryside - local Herdwick wool rugs/throws are throughout the house, depicting the colours of the landscape, and original paintings and prints by local artists hang in the house. The peaceful feeling of this old world property is much appreciated by its many visitors throughout the year.

Outside: There is a large garden as described above and there is ample parking for two/three cars.

Please note: see prices for extra charges for use of the wool loft.

Two pets accepted • duvets/beds made up for arrival • open fire • oil fired central heating • oil and electricity by meter readings • coal for fire extra • immersion heater • auto washer and dryer • electric cooker • fridge/freezer • microwave • dishwasher • milk delivered on request • garden furniture • double glazing • payphone • shops and post office in Patterdale 2 miles • cot and high chair available - please order.

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