![]() |
Shepherds Self Catering Cottage
Shepherds Cottage, Howe Farm, Hawkshead, Nr Ambleside, Cumbria,
LA22 0QB |
Nestling in an enviable position, this attractive single storey barn conversion is adjacent to the owner's farmhouse and has superb views over Esthwaite Water. It has been stylishly furnished and decorated and the cottage offers cosy and welcoming accommodation alongside this typical Lakeland working farm. The accommodation consists of a good sized lounge/kitchen/diner which retains the old features of the barn and is heated by an electric wood burning effect stove to make it cosy and ideal for all year use. There is comfortable seating for 4 people, TV, video, stereo/CD and phone. The kitchen area is fully fitted and has a washing machine, microwave and full size cooker. There are 2 bedrooms, one double and one twin, both with excellent views across the valley, and a bathroom with shower, WC and basin. Outside there is a patio at the front of the cottage and a BBQ and patio furniture. The cottage is heated throughout by electric heating. The price includes all fuel and electricity, bed linen & towels, cot & high chair (available on request). There is off road parking for two cars. Free fishing is available on Esthwaite Water.
Footpaths meander through the scenic countryside and nearby woodland,
making this an ideal base for the enthusiastic hiker, with easy access
to the mountains beyond. It is situated less than a mile from the pretty
village of Hawkshead in the heart of the Lake District National Park,
with Coniston and Ambleside closeby. These villages offer a wide range
of attractions for all the family as well as providing a variety of
shops and choices for eating out. |
Cottage sleeping 4
|