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Melmerby Hall, Melmerby, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 18
Weekly prices from £2336

Self catering accommodation in Melmerby sleeps 18.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • E

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Melmerby Hall details

Melmerby Hall is a Grade II listed manor house nestling in the foothills of the North Pennines, one of 40 classified Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is set within its own sandstone walled grounds, which are entered through an arched gateway at the edge of the village.

The grounds include an archery lawn, walled vegetable gardens and a Victorian castle folly at the foot of the lawn (now converted to a children's play area). The forested grounds of 20 acres incorporate a small tributary of the River Eden with picnic area and stone barbecue by the stream.

The village of Melmerby is in the Eden Valley, lying between the Pennines and the Lake District, 12 miles from Ullswater and nine miles from the historic market town of Penrith.

There are a number of outstanding walks along the edge of the River Eden. One of England's largest Druidic stone circles - Long Meg and her Daughters - is also close by.

Melmerby is the home of the Egon Ronay award-winning organic village bakery which also serves fantastic meals and takeaway/coffee snacks. The Shepherds Inn at Langwathby, has good reviews for its food, service and friendly atmosphere.

Guests have access to a free swimming voucher programme with the Tower House indoor pool in the village of Melmerby which is a short walk from the property. The Tower House pool has a resistant current lap lane, a sauna and showers. There is also a hot tub which can be made available by separate arrangement, for further details please visit www.thetowerhousepool.co.uk Croquet equipment (mallets, hoops and posts) is available, shooting can be arranged with prior notice (please contact the office).

Orchard Cottage, Rainow, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £397

Self catering accommodation in Rainow sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Games Room • Cott

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Orchard Cottage (Cheshire) details

Orchard Cottage is one of two Cheshire Hunt holiday cottages in Rainow on the Cheshire border. Orchard and Damson (CH003) are the result of a barn conversion completed in 2008. The original building, dating back to the 1850s, is situated next to a local landmark, the former Cheshire Hunt Inn from which the Hunt used to ride. Described by the Peak District Authority as a property of architectural interest, the barn is located on a small track which winds its way up through the valley, which forms part of the well-known walkers' path, the Gritstone Trail. The luxury self catering retreat has been individually furnished and has its own unique character. Enjoying wonderful views over the open countryside the cottage is within walking distance of the old mill village of Bollington, with its pubs, restaurants, local shops and parks.

The holiday rental provides an excellent base for visitors to reach many of the attractions in the Peak District such as the well-known spa town of Buxton and the underground caverns at Castleton. A short distance away from a number of attractions in neighbouring Cheshire, holiday guests have many places to visit including three National Trust properties; Tatton Park, Dunham Massey and Lyme Park. Manchester with its excellent museums, shops and restaurants is a 45-minute drive away and the picturesque Roman city of Chester is an hour away for those who wish to travel a bit further afield.

Orchard and Damson Cottages have their own separate facilities but are available for hire together for extended family holidays to accommodate 11 guests. Manchester Airport is 30 minutes' drive away and Macclesfield train station a 10-minute drive, which provides good train connections and a regular two-hour train service to London. A games room with full size table tennis and pool tables is available for the use of the occupants of both Orchard and Damson Cottages and is located within the grounds of the barn.

Further places within the area to visit include:
Poole's Cavern and Country Park - Visit and explore the vast caves and crystals that have been created. www.poolescavern.co.uk
Dunge Valley Hidden Gardens www.dungevalley.co.uk
Macclesfield Silk Museum www.silkmacclesfield.org.uk
Buxton Opera House www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Gawsworth Hall www.gawsworthhall.com
Stockport Air Raid Shelter www.airraidshelters.org.uk

Bronte Barn, Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £350

Self catering accommodation in Haworth sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks •

Accommodation overview: Sitting prominently, high up in the hills above Haworth is Bronte Barn. This stunning conversion has been recently completed by the owners and offers the discerning holiday maker everything that they could possibly wish for. Bronte Barn is meticulously presented in a contemporary style, yet still retaining that traditional feel that we would expect of a barn conversion. As you enter the barn, a very warm welcome awaits, there is under floor heating throughout, and the most wonderful large wood burning stove glows from three sides to provide a cosy feel on those cold winter nights. The views from this property can only be described as stunning. The views far across the valley and down to the picturesque reservoir below set the perfect scene for any holiday. Both Top Withens (reputedly the inspiration for Emily Brontes Wuthering Heights) and Bronte Falls are within walking distance. You can enjoy the luxury of this top spec accommodation whilst soaking up the scenery around you. There will always be plenty to keep you entertained at Bronte Barn. The dining table can be easily converted to a wonderful slate bedded snooker/pool table, and provided for your pleasure is a 46 Full HD flat screen TV with Free Sat, Blu-ray DVD, radio/CD player with ipod docking, Wi-fi internet and the oh so popular Nintendo Wii which is bound to provide hours of entertainment for both children and adults alike! After testing your fitness inside, you may find time to venture outside to explore the stunning scenery that surrounds this property. For the keen walkers amongst you, this is a paradise, with many famous walks passing the doorstep including the Pennine Way and Millenium Way.

Branwell, Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £274

Self catering accommodation in Haworth sleeps 2.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Romantic Breaks • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 2

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Branwell details

Branwell is an 18th century listed stone weaver's holiday cottage set in an attractive courtyard off Haworth Main Street. Rich in literary associations, the cottage is named after the Brontes' brother and is adjacent to the Masonic Lodge he attended. The cottage is an ideal base for moorland walks and a path from the sisters' nearby parsonage home takes you to the ruins of Top Withens, Emily's 'Wuthering Heights'.

A short drive away are Hebden Bridge, Bolton Abbey and the World Heritage Site of Saltaire with its vibrant Hockney Gallery and Cafes. For steam enthusiasts, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway stops at Haworth. Haworth has a good selection of antique and speciality shops, good restaurants, traditional cafes and historic pubs.

Helm Byre, Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £200

Self catering accommodation in Sedbergh sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: An ancient Celtic Kingdom deservedly known as The Jewel of the Dales, Dent is 16 miles east of Kendal in the south east corner of Cumbria, only 3 miles from Sedbergh and lies at the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the fringes of the Lake District National Park. An ideal base for visitors wishing to enjoy the nearby countryside, there is an outstanding variety of walks from the door, to the top of Helm Knott and Whernside, one of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks, to a delightful stroll along the Dee, part of the Dales Way, which passes through Dentdale. The craft centre at Helmside and just 100 yards from Helm Byre, offers a collection of goods produced by local Dales folk, everything from watercolours and prints to walking sticks and pottery, ideal souvenirs of your stay.

Gateside Farmhouse -, Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £520

Self catering accommodation in Sedbergh sleeps 10.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Located in the heart of rural farmland above the ancient market town of Sedbergh, Gateside Farmhouse enjoys excellent views from all windows of the Howgill range. Sedbergh itself is two and a half miles away, an enjoyable walk and has an excellent selection of cafes and book shops, the town being the first book town in the UK.

Wythburn Cottage, Greystoke, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £443

Self catering accommodation in Greystoke sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps

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Wythburn Cottage details

The secluded grounds of the family owned Grade 1 listed Blencowe Hall estate contain these three Grade 2 listed cottages which have been sensitively renovated to a high standard.

Close at hand is the Aira Force National Trust waterfall offering a great combination of a boulder strewn stream for the young at heart to paddle in, a tea shop and a scenic walk up to the peak of Gowbarrow Fell. The cottages are just over a mile from Greystoke Village (which has a lovely village shop, a traditional Lakeland pub, The Boot and Shoe, a heated swimming pool and Greystoke castle with its 3,000 acres of woodland grounds, with the deer park now open for country walks).

In addition to its own private garden, parking and seating areas around the property, also contained within the grounds of Blencowe Hall is a tributary of the River Petterill which has brown trout fishing. Other outdoor pursuits can easily be arranged including salmon fishing, clay pigeon shooting, pony trekking, sailboat hire and cycle tours along the popular C2C cycle route which passes through the village. The fantastic views over the Lakeland Hills and peaceful setting make these cottages ideal for walkers or guests seeking a "get away from it all" location from which they can enjoy the Lake District without being overrun by other visitors. The three properties here Cazenovia Hall, Riverain and Wythburn Cottages are less than four miles from the Lake District National Park.

Blencowe is easily accessible from the Penrith train station (three hours direct from Euston) and a 10 minute taxi ride. It is about four miles from Junction 40 of the M6. Other popular local attractions include Hutton in the Forest and its extensive grounds which are just a few miles away, Lowther Castle, and one of Alfred Wainwright's favourite walks in the Lake District which winds along just above the shores of Ullswater and forms a fantastic loop journey with a leg back along the famous Ullswater Steamers.

A private garden area and sandstone steps down to its front terrace give access to Wythburn's oak floored entrance hall and cathedral-ceilinged massive breakfasting kitchen. This unique conversion incorporates a first floor reception room with cast iron stove and a sandstone framed opening overlooking back down into the kitchen area.

Cromwells Manor, near Nantwich, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £658

Self catering accommodation in near Nantwich sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access R

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Cromwells Manor details

Cromwells Manor was built in 1620 and is a Grade II listed former barn. The barn has been sympathetically restored to a high standard, but still retains many of the original features whilst providing accommodation for eight guests. This detached barn is in the grounds of Woodhey Hall, a Cheshire dairy farm set in glorious unspoilt countryside.

The barn has a well-fenced garden, patio, garden furniture and barbecue. It also has access to a games lawn and children's play area. The location offers fishing and many country walks. The historic town of Nantwich and good dining pubs are within easy reach.

There is much to see and do in the area including Cholmondeley Castle and Gardens which has a game fair and other events during the year. Other attractions include day trips on the canal, Beeston Castle and Tatton Park, with its many events and RHS Flower Show. The Roman city of Chester is 30 minutes' drive, with flat racing in summer, open top bus tours of the city, the wonderful animals and gardens of Chester Zoo (34 minutes) and the Blue Planet Aquarium (35 minutes). Oulton Park (20 minutes) and Cheshire Polo (eight minutes) also make a good day out. Golf courses and horse riding are nearby.

Cromwells Manor is reputed to have been slept in by Oliver Cromwell during the battle of Nantwich. The barn has been carefully restored and retains many of its original features.