Property Description
Mousehole
Cottage is an alluring cottage situated approximately one mile from the village
of Armathwaite in Cumbria.
It provides
cosy accommodation for friends or family to enjoy all-year round.
Kick off
your muddy boots in the porch after a day of exploring the choice of National
Parks and AONBs that surround the property.
Head into
the open-plan living area for a relaxing evening with your loved ones, the
exposed stone wall and wooden beams bring a sense of homeliness to the place.
The rustic
flagstone flooring takes you over to the country cottage kitchen and dining
area, boasting all the necessary equipment with charming cream
coloured units to give it a fine finish.
A stroll up
the traditional wooden staircase takes you up to the first floor; here you will
find the two comforting bedrooms under the eaves, with wooden latch doors and
beams creating a perfectly warming environment in which to get your rest. A cot
is available.
Outside
there is dedicated secure gated on-site parking.
Get ready
for a night in one of the local pubs in the stunning family shower room
boasting a walk-in shower. The Velux window fills the room with uplifting
natural light.
This is a
very dog-friendly cottage with luxury kennels offering doggy day care, and a
pet bereavement facility on site. Preparation are
underway for the construction of an agility course. Dog bowls and spare leads
are available for use.
The 7 acre
grounds offer a secure dog exercise paddock featuring a nature pond benches, perfect
for leisurely walks or a picnic, and there are further meadows to which access
is available, dependant on the time of year.
A selection
of domestic poultry – chickens, geese, ducks, guinea fowl and pea fowl – wander
around free range.
Wild
rabbits are also prevalent at dusk and dawn.
Armathwaite,
about one mile away, provides you with the essentials for a countryside break,
boasting two gastropubs, a Post Office / convenience store for your daily
essentials. There is also a railway station, offering direct access to Carlisle
on the scenic Carlisle to Settle line.
At
nearby Coombs Wood can be seen curious rock carvings in the soft sandstone
cliffs. The interesting carvings consist of various faces and a salmon. Nearby, there is an inscription of greater antiquity
which is believed to be of possible Roman origin.
Most
of the forest is a Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site PAWS. There are lovely
walks along the river or you can complete a circular
walk starting at one of the pubs in Armathwaite.
In addition, there are good walks
along the River Eden to Armathwaite and Wetheral.
The city of Carlisle is less than 10 miles away and
offers a lovely day out with the family, with many further attractions to
explore.
For
everything from scenic countryside, stunning coastlines and charming towns,
Mousehole Cottage is the place for you to stay.
Note:
Property can be booked with Ref 996947 and 971654, together they can sleep 14
people.
Accommodation
Two
bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Ground
floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining
area and sitting area.
Amenities
- Gas central
heating
- Electric oven,
gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview,
selection of books and games
- Fuel and power
inc. in rent
- Bed linen and
towels inc. in rent
- Stairgate
available
- Ample off-road
parking
- Enclosed lawn
and patio with furniture
- Two
well-behaved pets welcome
- Sorry, no
smoking.
- Shop and pub 1
mile
- Note: Sloping
ceilings in bedrooms
- No stag/hen or
similar parties allowed.
- Family
orientated site
- Note: Should
you wish to use doggy day care, then advanced booking is required
Directions
Holidaymakers are provided with the full address of
the property including the post code. Many people now use a Sat Nav or will
have searched on-line to find the general property location. What we require
are the final directions including landmarks (e.g.
Post Box, shop name etc.) and the exact location of the property (e.g. yellow
gate, opposite telegraph pole etc.)
A6 to dual
carriageway near High Hesket, take turn for Armathwaite.
At "T" junction at bottom of hill, approximately 1.5miles from A6,
turn left away from Armathwaite - signposted Aiketgate.
After a couple of hundred yards bear left, signposted Nunclose.
Proceed a further couple of hundred yards and turn left in front of
farm.
We are next door to the farm.
When you reach the electric gates, press the button on the black post.
