Lake District Cottage close to Coniston Water

The Cottage is a beautiful newly refurbished barn situated in the Lakeland Fells only a few miles from the vibrant town of Ulverston. With views of Weather Lamb and The Old Man of Coniston, The Cottage is the perfect place to relax, take in the views and get away from it all. With the Cumbrian Way and footpaths located near to the property, enthusiastic walkers can explore the stunning countryside, pet the goats and sheep and enjoy Coniston Water, which is only a few miles from The Cottage. The space The Cottage is a converted stable fitted out with high quality furniture and furnishings . Light floods into the front room from two large picture windows which have uninterrupted views of the National Park and mountains. Off the open plan living area is the comfortable bedroom, furnished with a pewter-effect King size bed, oak painted furniture, a pretty feature window and skylight. The ensuite bathroom boasts a large walk-in shower with grip rails and a skylight window. The bright and airy kitchen has a wooden work surface, and light cream cupboards. There is a stylish white porcelain sink and stunning batik tiles and splashback. We provide a lovely welcome pack for our guests which includes a few coffee pods for the Nespresso coffee machine. The pack also includes milk, coffee, tea, sugar, local biscuits and fresh eggs from our hens. The Cottage has its own dedicated outside space with two seating areas; a front patio and the Cottage Garden (a private and enclosed dog-secure space). There is also a separate laundry room and cycle store. The whole house is on one level and easily accessible. One well-behaved dog or 2 small dogs are allowed. Please note there is a £35 cleaning charge if you are bringing dogs. We have dog bowls, a dog bed and medium dog crate if required. The Cottage Garden is a secure area for your dog. Guest access Access to The Cottage is through the drive way signed Crooked Birch. Drive past the main house to the small cottage on the right, through the menage to a parking area next to the fence. There is plenty of parking space and a good turning area. The cottage and parking is perfect for wheelchair access. Other things to note One well-behaved dog or two small dogs are allowed. The Cottage Garden is a secure area for your dog. We provide extra blankets and towels for your dog. The towels are kept in the Laundry House. We have sheep, goats, 2 dogs, chickens and sheep so would request that dogs remain on a lead when walking through our fields. There are lots of sheep, highland cattle and horses on the fell so please bear this in mind when walking your dog. Crooked Birch is a 'working' small holding so we are busy feeding the animals and working on the farm in the grounds. Our own home is opposite the side of The Cottage so you will see us around. We love chatting and getting to know our guests but if you want complete privacy that's absolutely fine. Every guest is different!