CARTERS COTTAGE, Sedgwick, Nr Kendal

A cosy cottage full of character situated in a friendly village location sleeping six, it is ideal for families or groups looking for a base from which to explore the fantastic scenery, views and visitor attractions which the Lake District has to offer.

This newly refurbished three storey stone cottage provides cosy accommodation suitable for family groups. The cottage is located in a row of pretty stone cottages in the centre of the village opposite Sedgwick House, the former home of the Wakefield family who owned the local gunpowder works.

The grounds of Sedgwick House now contain a cricket pitch and club house with bar, where they hold local cricket matches at which spectators are always very welcome.

In the mid 1800's the cottage provided a home to Isaac Tyson his wife and 12 children, as seen by the framed family tree in the cottage. Isaac was a “carter” in the village hence the name. The current owner had been looking for a holiday cottage for several years and fell in love with Carters Cottage, “We can understand why”.

Sedgwick is a very pretty village with a mixture of period cottages and more modern properties and has a good community spirit. It is located four miles south of Kendal and 10 minutes drive from the M6 with good access to explore the many aspects and attractions the “South Lakes” can offer.

The cottage is situated right next to the village hall and millennium playing field, which includes various items of play equipment and is ideal for children's ball games.

The cottage is very well equipped with great attention to detail. It is centrally heated and comprises.

• Lounge with AGA wood burning stove, digital TV/radio, full SKY package with movies and sports including ESPN, DVD player, pay phone, Wi-Fi internet broadband, sofa bed sleeping an additional 2 people, beamed ceiling and various books games and DVD's.
• Galley style kitchen with Rangemaster electric oven and gas hob, washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer and under stairs pantry.
• Dining/breakfast room with wine cooler, coffee maker and French windows leading to rear courtyard.

• First floor: Master bedroom with double bed and wall mounted digital TV/radio with integral DVD I-pod/phone docking station.
• Double bedroom with hand basin and wall mounted digital TV/radio with integral DVD I-pod/phone docking station.
• Family bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, hand basin and WC.

• Second floor: Children's twin bedroom converted from the former attic with sloping ceiling with wall mounted digital TV/radio with integral DVD I-pod/phone docking station.
• En-suite with electric sports shower, hand basin and WC.

• All gas, electric and bed linen provided.
• Cot and highchair available.
• On street parking.
• The cottage has a pleasant patio garden to the front with table, chairs and chimonea.
• To the rear of the cottage is a courtyard including a patio area with table, chairs and BBQ adjacent to the pretty Victorian wash house, which now provides useful storage for bikes.

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