Characterful Lakeland cottage, 5* location, pets

Full of character and wonderfully located, Briarfold is a traditional Lakeland cottage with real fire. Two bedrooms sleep four people. Pets very welcome. Walking distance to the village pub serving food and beers from its own brewery. Parking for two cars and secure bike storage. Also with super fast satellite wifi. On the main route into the Lakes, and with Windermere's shops and amenities under two miles away, Briarfold is the perfect base to explore the Lakes by bus, bike or on foot. The space A two bedroom detached cottage. The ground floor has two lounges, a separate dining room and a kitchen with electric cooker, under-counter fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine and tumble dryer. Please not Briarfold is an old property and the 8 stairs are fairly steep with one handrail on the right on the way up. Please see photos Upstairs has one double room with super king size bed (which can be split into twin beds if advised at time of booking), a twin bedded room and large bathroom with shower, hand basin and toilet. The entrance porch has a separate shower room with toilet. There is locked outbuilding attached the cottage suitable for bike storage. The cottage is heated with electric radiators and hot water is constant. We have an open fire in the sitting room that is only really needed in the colder winter months. There is kindling in the cabinet next to the fire and coal in the outhouse. We ask that you clean and remove ash when you leave and leave the grate fresh and set with kindling for the next guests please. There is parking space for two cars. The garden surrounds three sides of the cottage with a lawn, trees, shrubs and space to sit out and have a drink. Please note the surrounding fields do not belong to Briarfold and are private property. Guest access Guests have access to the entire cottage and garden. Other things to note Briarfold is a seventeenth century stone-built farm cottage typical of the Lake District. In 1948 it was bought by Elsie Thompson who lived there for many years. Since 1971 Briarfold has been used by her extended family and friends and retains much of the atmosphere and charm of a well-loved family home. Elsie was a member of the Society of Friends (Quakers) who have many connections in and around Kendal, hence the number of Quaker books in the cottage. There is also an extensive collection of books, art and items of interest related to the family and the Lake District. Please note this an old property. It has 8 fairly steep stairs and a handrail on the right on the way up.