Accommodation: Detached Holiday Cottage

Location: Rural

Local amenities: Fell walking from the doorstep with direct access to the Helvellyn Range and Great Dodd. Ullswater Lake only 5 minutes away.

Sleep up to:  up to 6

Nearest Town:  Keswick

Bedrooms: 2 double, 1 twin

Nearest Railway Station: Penrith

Other rooms: Drawing Room, Dining Room,
Conservatory

Nearest airport: Manchester / Newcastle

Pets allowed:  Sorry - no pets

Heating: OIL heating, open fire and Aga

Nearest Port:

Short Breaks: Yes - see below

Property Description, Facilities and Local Area

Large homely kitchen, the heart of the cottage with sofa and Aga and the traditional cottage sitting room with open fire. Central heating throughout and dining area.

3 Bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. All with stunning Views across the fells.

Crookwath is a non-smoking cottage, please respect this! If you do smoke, please do so on the veranda of the hut or porch, thank you.

Garden: Please enjoy the walks and benches above the cottage and the veranda of the hut. The garden in front below the cottage is private. You have use of barn for BBQ’s and an outside open fire down there. Enjoy our 25 acre woodland,  with the Aira Beck flowing through it, find 12 seats dotted around it! Walk the spiral!

Upstairs: Bedroom 1 – double bed, fitted cupboards, en-suite bath/basin and toilet and views up towards Great Dodd.
Bedroom 2 – twin beds, fitted cupboards, dressing table.
Bedroom 3 – king-size double bed fitted cupboards and dressing table.
2nd Bathroom - shower/bath, basin and toilet.

Downstairs: The Large sitting room and dining area dates back to the 17th century it oozes character, charm and warmth. With a traditional range used until the 1950’s for cooking, boiling the water and heating the bread oven.
There is Sky TV, video and stereo radio, and books and games.
Traditional open coal burning range, with two sofas and two armchairs.
Stunning views from all windows of Matterdale / Watermillock Fells.

Kitchen: The hub of the cottage with its Aga and refectory table and sofa.
Fitted with all mod cons, fridge, washing machine, and micro wave.
Views out over Birkett Fell and Stybarrow Dodd.
Porch to garden.

Walks:

Lucy’s Wood: You are welcome to walk in our private 25-acre wood. It’s easy to find. Go through the gate and turn left, follow footpath across the field to the next gate and you are now in the wood. It was planted 7 years ago. If you are quiet you will see roe deer here. The wood stretches up the hill to a barn where you will find a gate and path taking you further up the hill. There are paths cut throughout the wood and they will eventually lead you down to the Aira Beck with some excellent swimming pools.

Local Paths: There are footpaths all over the place! See the map. The nearest is to go through the bottom gate and turn either left or right. Right goes up the valley to Dowthwaite Head on towards Helvellyn, and left goes down through Lucy’s Wood and on either to Matterdale Church or the pub in Dockray village. Just remember to keep dogs on leads if there are sheep around. The Old Coach road is a good flat walk and gets you onto the tops. (It starts where you see the C2C cycling track sign)

 

Use of the following facilities:

• TV, Video & DVD

• Stereo/Music Centre & Radio

• Garden & Patio

• Garden Furniture & BBQ

• Off Road Parking

• Board Games & Books

• Local Information Leaflets

• Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer

• Dishwasher

• Microwave

• Fridge / Freezer

• Ironing Facilities

• Hairdryer

• Linen provided free of charge.

(Please note that towels and tea towels are not provided).

• Electricity/oil/coal provided.

Aira Force Walk: If you have 2 cars, leave 1 at the Aira Force car park, start from the cottage and walk down to Dockray pick up the footpath opposite the pub which leads you down the Aira Beck and an inviting cup of tea in the café at the end of the walk. Time 1.5–2 hrs. All down hill!

Lakeside Walk: Drive to Glenridding, and take the steamer to Howtown (check times) and walk back beside the lake – beautiful walk and stunning views. Time 3–4 hrs All flat! Or as an alternative Walk round Hallin Fell and back to Howtown Hotel for lunch. Time1.5 hrs. Mostly flat! Or for the more adventurous, back to Glenridding over Place Fell 4–5 hrs mostly up hill: Phews and views!

Other walks from Crookwath:
Helvellyn: from Crookwath one way 3-4 hrs.
Great Dodd Round: from Crookwath 3-4 hrs.
Birkett Fell and Stybarrow Dodd Round: from Crookwath 3–4 hrs.

Eating Out:

Your nearest pub is the Royal Hotel in the village, a couple of minutes in the car, or a 15-20 min walk across the fields on the footpath and down the road. Tel: +44 (0)17684-82356.

Good food at the Mill Inn, Mungrisedale. Main courses £7.00-£9.00. About 10 mins in the car. Best to book ahead here. Tel: +44 (0)1768 779632.

Excellent food at the Horse & Farrier, Threlkeld. Main courses £8.00-£12.00. About 10 mins in the car. Essential to book ahead. Tel: +44 (0)1768 779688.

The Brackenrigg Inn, Watermillock. Overlooks Ullswater, great views! Good food and local beers. Again best to book. Tel: +44 (0)1768 486206.

Sharrow Bay Hotel. If you are feeling generous, and want to splash out then you are only a stones throw away from one of the countries top hotels and restaurant, the famous Sharrow Bay where Sir Paul McCartney proposed to his future wife! It’s on the far side of the lake. You might need a loan! Bookings essential. Tel: +44 (0)1768 486301.

Travel Information:

Penrith mainline railway station 15 mins. Keswick or Penrith 15 mins drive away

Property Reference JS0376

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