The property
A charming detached house located in the small village of Cark in Cartmel, on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
Comfortably appointed throughout to provide excellent accommodation, this Cark in Cartmel cottage is perfect for families and friends looking to enjoy time together in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
Set over three floors, this Cark in Cartmel cottage is comfortable throughout and includes a stunning oak panelled dining room with a woodburner in an inglenook fireplace, while the sitting room has another cosy woodburner and views out to the pleasant courtyard and terraced gardens, and the spacious entrance hall/reading area provides the perfect place to escape to, for catching a quiet moment with a good book.
The bright kitchen is well equipped, and has a sociable dining area to share a glass of wine while the chef is busy.
This old Cark in Cartmel house is steeped in character and has several internal steps between rooms, it also has a wonderful original full-length window which stretches up from the ground floor to the top of the second floor.
Outside this Cark in Cartmel house there is a pleasant terrace and a patio area, which is perfect for a BBQ on a sunny summer's evening.
The village of Cark in Cartmel has a very popular inn serving traditional food, a handy local store and a station for the Furness Line railway, so you can jump on the train to Grange-over-Sands and enjoy a day trip to this elegant Edwardian town.
The beautiful village of Cartmel is only two miles away and is known as the home of the much-loved sticky toffee pudding and plays host to a number of award-winning restaurants.
The village also has a racecourse, an ancient priory and Holker Hall, a stately home with charming gardens and a food hall selling local produce and serving delicious food, home to the Cavendish family.
With the South Lakes Wild Animal Park within 30 minutes' drive of this Cark in Cartmel cottage, and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam railway close by, rail and animal enthusiasts of all ages will be delighted.
With superb village amenities on the doorstep, this Cark in Cartmel cottage is an ideal base any time of the year.
Accommodation
Over three floors. Six bedrooms: 2 x double, 2 x second floor twin, 1 x single with cot, 1 x adult bunks. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Dining room with woodburner. Sitting room (seats 6) with woodburner. Entrance hall/reading area (seats 1).
About the location
CARK IN CARTMEL
Cartmel 2 miles; Bowness on Windermere 16 miles.
Cark in Cartmel is a small Lakeland village just two miles from Cartmel, one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District. Cark is well served by the Furness line railway, and features pretty streamside strolls, lovely walks to the local coastline overlooking Morecambe Bay, two fine traditional old pubs and a scattering of small shops. It is a very short stroll from here to Holker Hall, the stately home of Lord Cavendish, whose house, gardens and deer park are open to the public and also now home to a licensed brasserie The Ilex. Take advantage of excellent walking opportunities amidst beautiful unspoilt countryside or visit The National Hunt Racecourse, the Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition and the Lakeland Motor Museum, all close by. Nearby Cartmel offers quaint cobbled streets littered with antique shops, charming gift shops, welcoming traditional pubs serving real ales, and the nationally acclaimed Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant. The quiet seaside retreat of Grange-over-Sands, with its Edwardian buildings, mountain backdrop, fabulous sea views, promenade and two golf courses is four miles away. Windermere, with its panoramic views over England's longest lake, is within a fifteen minute drive. A superb holiday destination at any time of year.
Region Information
Note: Due to the open plan nature of the garden steps, children are to be supervised at all times.