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Thimble Hill

(Ref. 1191103)

Near Armathwaite, Cumbria Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.

Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite with roll-top bath, basin and WC, 2 x doubles
  • Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility room
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Snug
  • Central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric AGA oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine
  • 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking
  • Wraparound gardens with patio and patio furniture
  • Sorry, no pets
  • Sorry, no smoking or vaping allowed anywhere on the premises and no barbeques
  • Shop 2.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles

The property

Thimble Hill is a welcoming cottage in Wreay near Carlisle, set in a beautiful countryside position with off-road parking and inspiring views across open fields and woodlands.

Arrive, unpack with ease, and take a moment to breathe in the sense of space that surrounds the house; the wraparound gardens invite slow mornings with coffee on the patio and long, lingering evenings outdoors as the day fades into starlight. Step inside and you’ll find generous interiors made for shared holidays, with plenty of places to gather or peel away for quiet time.

The sitting room becomes the heart of the home when the woodburning stove is lit, perfect for swapping stories after a day on the trails, while the snug offers an alternative retreat, with patio doors drawing your gaze back to the grounds.

In the kitchen/diner, the electric AGA oven and hob sets the scene for holiday feasts, and the dining space gives everyone a reason to linger over meals and plan the next adventure. Four double bedrooms provide flexible sleeping arrangements for families and friends, including a ground-floor zip/link double that can be arranged as a twin on request.

Upstairs, the standout bedroom pairs a TV with a feature window seat framing those rural views, plus an en-suite with a roll-top bath for indulgent soaks.

A family bathroom offers both a roll-top bath and a separate walk-in shower, with an additional cloakroom adding extra convenience. From the door, wander into Wreay to sample the village pub, then head into Carlisle for its wealth of amenities, a day at the racecourse, or a memorable journey on the Settle–Carlisle railway.

For another outing, venture to Silloth for a change of pace and plenty to fill a day out.

However you spend your time, Thimble Hill in Wreay near Carlisle is a lovely base for making lasting holiday memories.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

Where you’ll be staying

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ARMATHWAITE

Carlisle 10.2 miles; Penrith 11 miles; North Pennines AONB 11.3 miles.

The attractive, unspoilt rural village of Armathwaite is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District, Eden Valley and the lovely coastline of the Solway Firth. The village has two old pubs, both with popular restaurants serving excellent food, a village Post Office and a traditional village shop. The River Eden runs through the centre of the village, and the area is renowned for its excellent salmon fishing, plus walking, canoeing and climbing. Armathwaite Castle, by the river, is a four-storey Pele Tower, and the 15th-century church has fine examples of stained glass windows. The Eden Gorge, between Lazonby and Armathwaite, is one of Cumbria's best-kept secrets, and is well worth exploring. The local railway station is a stop on the Settle-to-Carlisle Railway, which is one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Britain, and where today many old steam trains still wend their way through some of the finest countryside in Britain. The Rheged Discovery Centre in Penrith is the "largest grass covered building in the country" or you might like to visit Dalemain Historic House, featured in a television production of Jane Eyre. The town is within reach of the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing guests with many mountain biking, hiking, and birdwatching opportunities.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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