There is no wrong time to visit the Lakes, only different moods. A season-by-season guide to the weather, the crowds and the quietest months, to help you choose.
1 / 1ParkingEnclosed Garden
From £982 per week
Up to £1,840 at peak
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8Sleeps
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
In the village of Winskill in the Eden Valley situated between the North Pennines and Lake District an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village boasts a fantastic play park across from the property which younger visitors will love also a heated outdoor swimming pool (open from May to September). Visit Lacy's Caves (6 miles) or enjoy a lovely walk following a loop to Long Meg and her daughters a huge Neolithic stone circle and along the River Eden. The Rheged Centre sits in England's largest grass-covered building (9 miles) enjoy exhibitions a movie or take part in one of the creative classes on offer. From the neighbouring village of Melmerby (3 miles) take to two wheels and tackle the Hartside Pass and visit Alston England's highest market town with cobbled streets and quaint buildings. Enjoy a train ride on the famous Settle to Carlisle railway line Langwathby station is less than 2 miles away. As you walk into the property you will find yourself in the bright hallway with the lounge on the left with its Smart TV and space to play board games. A snug opposite with a bookcase and sofa is the perfect place to read or do a crossword. There is a handy downstairs WC in the hallway which has storage for coats. The bright open-plan kitchen/diner with bi-folding doors sits at the end of the hallway and this room offers a great social space to catch up and make plans for the days ahead. Off the kitchen area you will find a utility room. Head upstairs to the first floor where there is a master king-size en-suite bedroom with a Juliet balcony. There is a second king-size bedroom a twin and also a zip and link king-size bed (which can be made up as twin beds on request). There is a family bathroom mid-landing and a handy storage cupboard which is ideal for storing your luggage. On a nice day open the bi-folding doors and enjoy al fresco dining on the patio. The enclosed garden has stunning panoramic views over the fields and fells you may even have the odd visit over the fence by some cows and sheep in the surrounding fields. Need to know: 4 bedrooms 2 king size, 1 king size zip and link (can be made up as twin beds on request), 1 twin . 2 bathrooms 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en suite with shower and WC. Additional WC on the ground floor. Induction hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher and microwave. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Travel cot, highchair available. Stairgates in place. Smart TV wall mounted in the lounge and dining area. Enclosed rear garden with patio, seating and lawn. Lockable storage for bikes. Off road parking for up to 4 cars 3 cars can park in front of gates, with a further car through the gate onto the gravel. Please do not park in the lay by in front of the house as this is a turning space only.. EV charging is arranged directly through owner at an additional cost. Village pubs and shop within 2 miles. Please be advised that dogs are restricted to downstairs only.
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