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2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Pets
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This delightful one bedroom cottage, situated on the edge of the popular village of Staveley is perfect for couples looking for a romantic break in the Lake District at any time of the year.
This delightful cottage sits on the fringe of the popular village of Staveley well known for its many cycling and walking routes over the Kentmere valley. A short stroll from your door step is the award winning pub, The Watermill, which serves homemade food using locally sourced ingredients and fine ales such as Colley Wobbles. With easily accessible bus and train links just minutes away Gilpins is perfectly located for those who wish to explore the Lake District without the need for a car.
Gilpins is a quaint, comfortably furnished, white washed cottage full of character with beams throughout. For those delightful relaxing nights in, snuggle up in front of the cosy log burning fire with an enjoyable glass of wine. During the summer months why not dine alfresco on the pleasant south facing patio and absorb the charm of the cottage.
The cottage is gas centrally heated and comprises:
Lounge with log burning stove, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine.
Dining room.
First floor: Double bedroom with characterful beams..
Bathroom with power shower over bath, hand basin and WC.
All electric and bed linen included.
Sorry no cot or highchair available.
Private parking for one car.
Enclosed patio with garden furniture and BBQ
Over two floors. One bedroom: 1 x first floor double, bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with wood burning stove.
STAVELEY Windermere 5 miles; Kendal 5 miles. The thriving Lakeland village of Staveley is situated on the eastern fringes of the Lake District National Park and offers superb access to the whole region. The beautiful Kentmere Valley is just a short walk away and with the River Kent tumbling its way through the valley to Staveley, it is very popular with mountain bikers and walkers alike. Staveley Mill Yard is a former wood turning mill at the heart of the village, which is now a thriving tourist attraction with cycle hire and outdoor shops, artisan bakery, brewery and the renowned Wilf's Cafe. This complements the excellent range of amenities in the village, which include a variety of shops, two village pubs, craft shops, a children's playground, a regular bus service and a railway station. Close by, the bustling towns of Kendal, Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including a ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The 'Windermere Steamboat Museum' displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Staveley is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.
This property offers the following short breaks:
