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Oakbank Cottage -, Barras, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £290

Self catering accommodation in Barras sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Set on a working farm in the heart of rural Cumbria, Oakbank Cottage is the epitome of a traditional farm workers cottage, lovingly restored to create a quality holiday retreat. Cleverly designed to take best advantage of the views towards Blencathra and to the rear of the Belah Valley (and former Belah Viaduct) from the first floor living areas, guests will marvel at the open landscape, dotted with sheep farmed by the neighbour and be assured of a comfortable stay.

Kirkbride Hall, Melmerby, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £582

Self catering accommodation in Melmerby sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview:

Kirkbride Hall details

Kirkbride Hall is a newly built traditional style stone clad terraced cottage located in walled cherry and apple orchards of Melmerby Hall and neighbours the quiet and scenic churchyard of the Grade II listed St John’s Church in Melmerby. The former orchard garden of Melmerby Hall is a beautiful and quiet setting for Kirkbride Hall and its adjoining cottages. Kirkbride has open plan access and parking to the front, and a large enclosed patio and garden to the rear – the perfect sun trap on a warm summers day with lots of room for children and pets to play safely. Kirkbride Hall also has private gated access to the 20 acres of mixed woodland grounds of Melmerby Hall through a wrought iron gate set into the orchard wall. The grounds of Melmerby Hall also include woodland paths, water meadow and a tributary to the River Eden.

Kirkbride Hall was completed in early 2015 and although new, offers all the comforts of a traditional Cumbrian cottage including sandstone walls using stone sourced from within our estate, solid oak floors, antique furniture, and a large welcoming wood burning stove in the comfortable lounge.

The village of Melmerby is set within the heart of the Eden Valley at the foot of the majestic Pennine fells and the famous Hartside pass which climbs to 1904 ft above sea level. An awe inspiring viewpoint on a clear day to take in the entire Eden Valley, the Lake District and, on occasion, southern Scotland! Melmerby also offers a host of facilities to our guests, including an award winning village bakery (providing delicious lunches, bread freshly baked daily on the premises, cakes, hot drinks and lots of gluten free options.), a well-stocked village shop, tea room and post office, a super antique shop (The Brocante Emporium), and a wonderful traditional Cumbrian pub due to re-open in Summer 2015. The well-known 'Coast to Coast' Cycle route also passes directly through the village on the A686 and ascends via Hartside to Alston, England's highest market town.

The Tower House, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £450

Self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune sleeps 9.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: We are delighted to include The Tower House within our portfolio, situated at Newbiggin, only 10 minutes drive from the M6 motorway. Ideally placed for exploring the delights of both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, Windermere is a mere 25 minutes drive away with Sedbergh and the impressive Howgill fells a 10 minute walk from the door. Once home to Elizabeth Gaunt, the last woman to be burned at the stake at Tyburn and a principal hiding place of Prince Charlie, The Tower House has a significant history, and the property retains the tower, which was used as a lookout for raiders from the Borders. Comfortable furnishings with many personal touches blend well with original features of oak panelling, flagstone floors and exposed stonework. The accommodation is spacious and flexible offering plenty of opportunity for escaping the rest of the party, both inside and out, to sit quietly and absorb the ambience of this truly unique house. The grounds are delightful with a variety of areas for sitting out and plenty of level playing ground, including an orchard for the younger members of your party to run off some energy before enjoying dinner in the impressive dining hall.

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

Blencowe Hall, Blencowe, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 24
Weekly prices from £3101

Self catering accommodation in Blencowe sleeps 24.

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

Accommodation overview:

Blencowe Hall details

A multi award-winning exceptional Grade I listed fortified manor dating back to the 1400s that has undergone extensive renovation, bringing the two embattled Peele towers back into use for the first time in more than 300 years. Blencowe Hall sits on a bluff above the small river Petteril and is encompassed by its own gardens, grounds and fields incorporating access to the river. It has views to the nearby Lakeland fells and across the rolling Eden Valley.

Blencowe Hall won an English Heritage Construction Conservation Award which was accorded to the 20 most outstanding projects undertaken with their supervision in 2008, an Eden District Design Award, the NWDA Conservation Award and the RICS National Conservation Award. It is 5 Star Gold Award rated by Visit England.

Guests staying at Blencowe Hall can enjoy brown trout fishing along the river, arrange for clay pigeon shooting within the grounds or take a cycle out for the day along the C2C which runs through Blencowe village. There are some great walks and runs in the local area.

Blencowe Hall is just over a mile's walk from the village of Greystoke which is dominated by Greystoke Castle and its 3,000 acre estate, accessible for public walks. Greystoke has a heated village swimming pool, a local post office/shop, a cycle cafe and a 6th century coaching inn serving meals (The Boot and Shoe).

Blencowe Hall is on the edge of the Lake District, about four miles from the Lake District National Park and seven miles from Ullswater. Close at hand is the Aira Force National Trust waterfall offering a scenic walk up to the peak of Gowbarrow Fell.

Guests staying at Blencowe Hall can arrange catering or a drop off service and babysitting. There is also bicycles available.

Elk Cottage, Glassonby, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £372

Self catering accommodation in Glassonby sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview:

Elk Cottage details

Elk Cottage is a 4 Star Gold Award winning restoration of a Grade II listed traditional sandstone barn located in the quiet hamlet of Glassonby in the middle of the Eden Vally. Access to the rolling hills of the Eden Valley and its numerous nearby walks is one of the best features of this cosy cottage.

The recent renovation of Elk Cottage, Jenny's Croft and Glassonby Old Hall dating back to the 1600s, bring these 4 and 5 Star Gold Award winning barns and traditional Cumbrian long house back into habitation for the first time since 1764. They retain many of their original features including old ship timber oak beams, oak mullion windows, flagged stone floors, open fireplaces, stone staircases, stone walls, arched openings, original old fashioned door heights (some low) and terraced gardens and fields. All three properties are furnished throughout with antiques and incorporate solar water heating.

Though Elk Cottage is no longer part of a working farm, its position on one of the higher hills in the Eden Valley gives its gardens amazing views towards the Pennines and the rolling countryside that has seen this area in Cumbria declared one of the UK's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Elk Cottage is dog friendly and the gardens and grounds surrounding this cottage provide plenty of room for running around.

There are some great walks starting from the front door of Elk Cottage including a walk along from Dale Raven along the banks of the River Eden, a walk to Lacey's Caves along the Eden River, a walk to the Long Meg Stone Circle (the second largest in England) and to the charming nearby Cumbrian village of Melmerby, where the nationally acclaimed organic Village Bakery and the Shepherd's Inn Pub provide great food and local beers (Dorris' 90th Birthday ale is highly recommended).

There is a village shop 1.5 miles from Glassonby in Kirkoswald which also has two local pubs. Bicycles, locks and helmets are available for hire on site. Cycling route maps provided and Glassonby is located along the popular C2C cycle route as well as having many quiet lanes in the local area which are ideal for cyclists.

Stag Cottage, Melmerby, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £372

Self catering accommodation in Melmerby sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview:

Stag Cottage details

Stag Cottage is a 4 Star Gold Award winning peaceful self-contained 17th century sandstone cottage set in the grounds of Melmerby Hall. It has separate private front and rear gardens, parking and entranceway. Recently restored, it retains its period features such as stone mullion windows and an inglenook fireplace.

The private garden has a sandstone patio and built-in barbecue. There is a connecting passage between Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage and lockable soundproof doors to respect guest privacy.

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

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

Accommodation overview:

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).