About this property
Cartmel 6.6 miles. Situated in the picturesque village of Haverthwaite, Cumbria is Bridge End Cottage, a delightful semi-detached property boasting magnificent countryside views and off-road parking. Resting at the southern tip of the Lake District National Park this pretty character cottage is perfect for friends and families looking to escape to this glorious part of the country. Be welcomed into the property by the hallway - already flowing with character, before moving through the cottage to discover its delights. Amply-equipped, the kitchen/diner hosts a farmhouse table perfect for enjoying your breakfast ahead of an action-packed day of exploring; here you will also find an electric oven and hob and a Nespresso coffee machine while the décor offers a quintessential cottage feel through its exposed stone walls and white beamed ceilings. From here, make your way to the sitting and dining room, home to another dining table where you can catch up with the group to discuss the day's events. After a long day of exploring the local area, sink into the sofas and cuddle up with your loved ones in front of the woodburning stove, before flicking on the TV to enjoy a film as a family. Break away from the group to enjoy a good book in the snug; offering three occasional chairs and a feature fireplace, the snug provides a tranquil space where you can admire yet more character features this property holds. As the evening draws to a close, make your way up the stairs to the bedrooms; hosting three bedrooms, including one double, one kingsize and a twin with a zip/link feature, there are plenty of sleeping quarters for different types of groups. Each bedroom is complete with storage so you can unpack your belongings in this home away from home. As as well as plenty of storage, these bedrooms offer charming chairs to relax and gaze out over the garden and open fields in the mornings with a cup of tea. Guests will benefit from a bathroom with underfloor heating, fit with a bath so you can soak your muscles after an action-packed day, as well as a basin, a heated towel rail and a WC, while back on the ground floor is another handy shower room with underfloor heating, walk-in shower, a basin and WC, so you won't be short of space to prepare for the day ahead. Take advantage of the beautiful garden at this property; the lawn area is home to thriving wildflowers and shrubbery which you can gaze upon while savouring a glass of wine on the patio. This stunning area of the country is home to many attractions such as the Haverthwaite Railway, which hosts a historic steam train which runs from Haverthwaite to Lakeside Station, ideal for all ages to take in the picturesque views of the Lake District. Why not spend the day at England's largest lake, Lake Windermere, where you can stop in one of the local cafés for a bite to eat before venturing out on a lakeside cruise; or for the adventurous members of the group, try your hand at kayaking over the peaceful waters. The thriving village of Cartmel is within easy reach of the cottage and offers an array of quirky Cumbrian shops, pubs and restaurants for you to treat yourself to a meal out. The winding streets and narrow cobbled roads give Cartmel a charm you won't find easily elsewhere which extends to the marvellous Cartmel Priory which is still an important piece of architecture in the village's character. Cartmel Racecourse was founded in the 12th century by the monks of the Cartmel Priory and makes for a fantastic day out for tourists and racing enthusiasts alike. For walkers and cyclists, there are numerous routes from the doorstep of the cottage, while the Yorkshire Dales National Park is also reachable by car if you want even more spectacular views in this amazing part of the country. For a fantastic holiday in a fantastic region, choose Bridge End Cottage.
The South Lakeland village of Cartmel is often referred to as being the prettiest village in the Lake District as well as being known for its pretty 12th century priory, Cartmel Priory which is still a prominent landmark within the community. This quaint village offers charming cobbled streets complete with characterful shops and traditional pubs along with a Michelin Star awarded restaurant, L'Enclume. The area is home to an abundance of natural beauty where you can enjoy walks alongside the streams and through the countryside.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x kingsize, 1 x twin (zip/link can be made into super-king on request).
Bathroom with underfloor heating, bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with underfloor heating, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer and dryer, dishwasher, Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Garden with lawn and patio with furniture and barbecue.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Reviews (19)
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Elise
We loved the safe enclosed garden for our dog, as well as the cosy log burner, well equipped kitchen and the comfy bed. We thought the location was great to visit many locations in the Lakes, and we had a great time driving around to visit lots of places and went on some amazing walks. We really appreciated the bottle of prosecco on arrival, thank you! A few things we think could make this cottage even better. The cottage in on a blind bend on a semi busy road where cars go very fast, something to bear in mind if you have young kids or a dog as there's no gate. Getting out of the drive felt dangerous as you can't really see, and the mirrors to help you do so really need a clean to help with that. Sofas were a little uncomfy due to the springs but not the end of the world! If you have a dog too note they're not allowed upstairs, something we would have liked to have been told beforehand as our dog isn't used to sleeping downstairs on his own. We unfortunately experienced some building work next door which was quite noisy at 8:20am on 2 occasions, again just unfortunate timing and not the end of the world but a bit frustrating when you want a quiet break. All in all we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it but just a few things to note above.
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Briony
Very comfortable and clean. Lovely setting and view and good local walks for the dog. Quiet village, excellent for exploring South Lakes with ease. Thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful week, wouldnât hesitate to recommend. Just one thing, the garden is rather overgrown so not too easy to pick up after the dog! The gardener didnât turn up on the Tuesday as advised but this didnât spoil our wonderful week. And thank you for the added extras, much appreciated. Would advise anyone to book Bridge End Cottage!
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Eira
On first impressions a cottage full of character. Comfy beds, good shower (need to be able to stop water from spreading) larger screen? Unfortunately, we found cleanliness lacking. Many kitchen items dirty, fluff and debris under beds and sofa cushions. We were unlucky enough to have a wet week and had leaks to both lounge windows and centre wall of the snug, contacted owner, left voicemail - no response. Getting out of drive is risky, kerb drop needs sorting, we bolstered it with shingle from the yard. Lakes fabulous. The cottage needs attention, full review on trip advisor,