High Beckside

High Beckside Hartsop Patterdale

Sleeps up to 7 people

This delightful 17 th Century cottage in the peaceful conservation village of Hartsop has beautiful southerly views of Hartsop Dodd and Dovedale and is ideally situated for walking onto the fells. Gardens surround with a stream tumbling by at the bottom of the garden which is well fenced. The garden has wild areas, bursting with snowdrops and daffodils in the spring, areas of cut grass, shrubs and plenty of space for barbecues and picnics, there's a picnic table in the old orchard. Birdlife is abundant and badgers often visit the garden on a summer's evening.

The many character features in the living room include a spice cupboard with adjacent fire window, an open fire, old beams and thick stone walls. An adjoining wool loft, which once had a spinning gallery outside, is accessible by stone steps and offers additional sleeping for two with open beamed ceiling, magnificent views and an en-suite shower room

This a very traditional cosy and comfortable farmhouse. Personal touches reflect the owners interest in the countryside local herdwick rugs and throws are throughout the house, depicting the colour's of the landscape. Original paintings and prints by local artists hang in the house.

See Mary's Herdwick Sheep and Angora Goats at Crookabeck

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance hall with original oak panelling, old oak door leads you to the 'down house' or dairy- now a slate floored boiler room with toilet and is ideal for a drying room or bike store Cosy living room with open fire and dining area with well equipped open plan kitchen. Herdwick wool carpets in the living room, made from local sheep Laundry room FIRST FLOOR: Double bedroom Twin bedroom. Single bedroom Family bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and toilet Wool loft Double bedroom En-suite shower room Outside Parking for two to three cars and large garden (see above)

Facilities also include •  Double glazing and oil central heating •  Oil and electricity by meter reading •  Immersion heater •  Electric cooker •  Microwave •  Dishwasher •  Fridge freezer •  Washing machine and tumble drier •  Duvets with bed linen supplied •  Beds made on arrival •  TV and video recorder •  Payphone •  Dogs welcome by arrangement ( strictly no cats) •  Coal extra for open fire in lounge •  Garden furniture •  Milk by request •  Cots and high chair by request

To make enquiries, check availability and book

E mail: Mary

Mail to: Mary Bell

Crookabeck : Patterdale : Penrith : CA11 0NP

Telephone : 01768 482 456

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