Crookwath CottageSelf-cateringA traditional Lakeland stone cottage set high up in the fells above Ullswater. Only the sounds of nature to nurture your soul set 350 meters above Matterdale in the very remote valley of Dowthwaite in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Walk directly onto the fells and leave the car behind for the week.
The cottage has 3 bedrooms upstairs, with views of Gowbarrow Fell, Stybarrow Dodd and towards Helvellyn.
The large sitting room and dining area dates back to the 17th century, it oozes character. With a traditional range used until the 1950's for cooking, boiling the water and cooking. There is Sky TV, video and stereo radio, as well as books and games. Traditional open coal burning range, with two sofas and two armchairs. Stunning views from all windows of Matterdale/Watermillock Fells.
The hub of the cottage with its Aga and refectory table and sofa. Fitted with all mod cons, fridge, washing machine and microwave. Views out over Birkett and Stybarrow Dodd. Porch to garden.
Crookwath Cottage is the ultimate hideaway cottage. Aga, wood fires, walks straight from the door onto the Dodds. Sleeps 2-6 people. Cost range between £595-£895 per week. Private 25 acre woodland along the Aira Beck.
Map reference: NY 380217 Lat: 54.58740 Long: -2.96043
From the Penrith M6 roundabout - take the A66 towards Keswick. After approximately 8 miles look out for sign to A5091 Ullswater/Dockray/Troutbeck. Turn left, follow road for approximately 2 miles as it rises up a hill. Just over the brow of the hill, turn right signposted "Dowthwaitehead". This is a single-track road with a coniferous wood on the right. Follow for approximately 2 miles and go past a turning to the left signposted "Dockray". After 200 metres the road forks (there is a castellated water works building in the fork). Take the left fork, Crookwath Cottage is at the bottom of the hill on the right.
Facilities
Children welcome
Radio
Television
Satellite TV
Ironing facilities
Private parking
Garden
Dogs/pets NOT accepted
Central heating
Laundry facilities
Freezer
Microwave cooker
Dishwasher
Linen provided
WiFi or internet access
DVD player
CD player
Euros accepted
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Cots available
Real log/coal fires
Staff fluent in Italian
Barbecue
Drying facilities
Washing machine
Children welcome from any age.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Parking for Single unit properties:
Parking space provided
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
Parking for Multiple unit properties:
Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
Gravel
Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Steps and no ramp
Access
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
Lounge
Kitchen
Dining room
Bed/ Bathrooms
Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
Bedrooms available with non-allergic bedding (ie non-feather pillows)
Bathrooms available with:
Bath
Bath with support handrails available
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance:
Entrance is well lit
Kitchen
Seating available in kitchen
General
Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
email a friend
Plan route using Google maps
Children welcome
Radio
Television
Satellite TV
Ironing facilities
Private parking
Garden
Dogs/pets NOT accepted
Central heating
Laundry facilities
Freezer
Microwave cooker
Dishwasher
Linen provided
WiFi or internet access
DVD player
CD player
Euros accepted
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Cots available
Real log/coal fires
Staff fluent in Italian
Barbecue
Drying facilities
Washing machine
Parking space provided
Parking space provided