The property
Tebay 2 miles.
River View is a delightful detached cottage on a working farmland next to the owners’ livestock farm, close to Tebay.
Situated in the middle of a stunning valley, with the River Lune running through the bottom, on one side you have the Howgill Fells and on the other Tebay Fells and Jeffrey’s Mount, creating beautiful valley vistas.
This is a lovely cottage to enjoy with friends or family and is ideal for exploring the surrounding Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, or simply to enjoy its lovely aspect.
The cottage has been furnished to enhance the character with latch doors, stone floor, vaulted ceiling and exposed beams.
The welcoming open plan accommodation includes a well-equipped kitchen with dining table and a comfortable sitting area with an electric stove, and picture windows offering triple aspect views to the lovely hills and river.
Outside there is an enclosed patio with superb views; a lovely spot to enjoy an evening drink after a day of activities or exploring.
Delight in the birdlife and see the kingfishers and herons along with numerous other birds in the river below whilst sheep graze the surrounding land, and if you are really lucky you may see a local otter.
Fishing can also be arranged with the owner on this stretch of the river prior to your visit.
There are walks to take from the door with footpaths passing right by the cottage.
Shap is easily accessible and has an open-air heated swimming pool, the highest in England, as well as being home to the ruins of Shap Abbey dating back to 1199 in the secluded valley of the River Lowther.
The pretty village of Orton is just four miles away, described by Alfred Wainwright as one of Westmorland’s loveliest villages, and is in fact situated on Wainwright's coast-to coast-walk.
It has a pub serving locally-sourced food, a chocolate factory, cafés and a small well-stocked village shop and Post Office, all situated around a pretty green.
Orton holds its national award-winning farmers' market with artisan crafts on the second Saturday of each month which is extremely popular with visitors and locals.
After a busy day exploring, this wonderful welcoming cottage awaits you making it a perfect choice all year round.