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Damage deposit of £250.00 taken the day prior to arrival
Swallows offers peace and tranquility; a gathering place for the whole family and since it is situated in the heart of the Lakes, it provides an excellent base for walking or touring the surrounding fells and lakes. Wordsworth’s, Beatrix Potter’s and Ruskin’s homes are located nearby.
The current owners have lovingly restored this house, parts of which date back to the 17th Century, to provide generous accommodation for up to eight people in wonderful surroundings. Every room is beautifully appointed, with high quality furnishings to enable guests to relax in comfort.
On the ground floor there is a large lounge, open log-burning fireplace and bay window with wide views of the surrounding fells. There is an elegant dining room with a large oak table – for that family celebration; a comfortable sitting room with French doors opening onto the garden patio. There is a well equipped kitchen with a range cooker and circular granite breakfast table, games room, study, with broadband connection across the house; boot and shower rooms and a further WC/cloakroom. Both TVs in the main sitting room and second sitting room are equipped with fire sticks providing access to Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Upstairs there are four tastefully furnished, spacious double bedrooms (two king-sized, one double & one twin) all with breath-taking views. The en-suite and family bathrooms are fitted with Villeroy Boch and the house is centrally heated throughout.
All the beds are made up ready for you, towels are included so no need to bring those, and shower mats are also provided. Two tea towels and a set of oven gloves will be in the kitchen along with a starter pack that includes: washing up liquid, kitchen roll, toilet rolls, basic cleaning products, a bin bag in each bin and dishwasher tabs. Coal and logs for the open fire is provided for your use. The ‘log burner’ is a gas fire in the second sitting room. There is also a Webber barbeque stored in the garage for your use, but you will need to bring charcoal.
The terrace and garden provide fantastic views across to Loughrigg and beyond. There was a large owl nesting in one of the bushes in the garden this year and swallows are regular visitors. Please bear in mind that parts of the garden are quite steep and you will need to keep an eye on smaller children.
There are many circular walks from the house; the renowned Chester’s and Drunken Duck Inn are less than a mile away. There is private parking for 4 cars and a garage.
Please note this cottage takes a damage deposit of £250.00 the day prior to arrival.
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Sleeps 8
Two storeys
Four spacious bedrooms: two king-sized, one double, and one twin
Three bathrooms, including one en-suite
All bed linen and towels provided
Well-equipped kitchen with range cooker, circular granite breakfast table, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, freezer and microwave
Oil-fired central heating
Open fire and gas fire
Wi-Fi, and TVs with Fire Sticks providing access to Netflix and Amazon Prime
Games room with table football
Large garden, patio and outside seating with spectacular views
Parking for up to four cars and a garage
EV charger available (£50 additional cost, must be booked and paid for at the time of booking)
Up to two well-behaved dogs allowed
No smoking
Elterwater 2 miles; Ambleside 3 miles; Grasmere 5 miles; Windermere 7 miles; Coniston 8 miles; Keswick 20 miles
Nestled where the River Brathay meets the Little Langdale valley, Skelwith Bridge is a peaceful hamlet surrounded by woodland, riverside paths and spectacular views towards the Langdale Pikes. This quiet spot offers a wonderfully central base, with easy access to the surrounding valleys and lakes, yet away from the busier towns.
Skelwith Bridge is just a short drive from Ambleside along the A593, or you can walk here along scenic riverside paths from Elterwater or Clappersgate. The nearest train station is at Windermere, about 7 miles away, with buses and taxis serving the area.
Popular with walkers, Skelwith Bridge is the starting point for beautiful riverside strolls to Elterwater Tarn or to the impressive Skelwith Force and Colwith Force waterfalls. The area is also home to a popular riverside café and gallery, perfect for a relaxing stop after exploring the trails.
With its idyllic riverside location, easy access to Ambleside, Langdale and beyond, and charming surroundings, Skelwith Bridge is a perfect choice for a quiet escape in the heart of the Lake District.
