Brookside Cottage is a wonderful 3-bedroom cottage that overlooks Maulds Meaburn village green, where you can collect conkers from the ancient Chestnut trees in Autumn or watch a Heron diving for fish in the lovely Lyvennet river, which winds lazily right through the village. Perhaps a horse and trap trundling past on a summer evening. Springtime is uniquely special; listen to the sheep and bounding lambs as they roam free range on the green.
If required, the self-catering holiday cottage benefits from a parking space to the front with additional unrestricted parking on the lane. To the rear is a spacious garden area surrounded by farmland. Inside, the property has been decorated to a high standard throughout to provide a comfortable stay.
Accommodation Summary
Ground Floor
The entrance hall with slate floor leads to the dining area with a large dining table and a fabulous log-burning stove.
Kitchen with tiled floor complete with Hotpoint oven and hob, fridge & freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and plenty work surface space. Feature stained-glass vaulted roof. Utility cupboard with tumble dryer.
The living room, carpeted and beautifully decorated. Views over the Lyvenett River and onto the common land beyond with grazing sheep. Fireplace. Two sofas, one of which is a double sofa bed and a cushioned window seat.
First Floor (11 carpeted steps with handrail)
Master Bedroom - King-size double bed, exposed wooden beams, en-suite shower room with toilet and heated towel rail. Views to front and rear aspects.
Second Master Bedroom - King-size double bed. Views of the river and common land.
Twin Room - a small room with 2 full-size single beds arranged cleverly to accommodate either adults or children
Family bathroom with bathtub, handheld shower, heated towel rail, basin and toilet.
Things To Note
The double sofa bed in the living room is an optional extra, automatically added when guest numbers exceed six guests. Bedding and extra towels are provided.
Mobile phone signal is limited; however, there is free WiFi available for guests.
Dogs must be kept under strict control please when on the village green so as not to disturb the roaming sheep. A doggy welcome pack is provided and there is a hosepipe outside for rinsing muddy boots or muddy dogs.
About the Location
Maulds Meaburn, described by Hunter Davies as “... one of the most beautiful villages in the country“, sits in the beautifully picturesque Lyvenett Valley, and it is an extraordinary village steeped in history with direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways… yet only 10 mins from the M6 (Shap Junction 39) or A66 (Appleby).
The range of chocolate-box cottages and larger stone dwellings are dotted along the sides of the valley, all overlooking the village green (with grazing sheep and lambs in spring) and the Lyvenett River.
The local community-owned pub, The Butchers Arms, is a peaceful 15-minute stroll along the river.
Appleby - 6 Miles
Kendal - 21 Miles
Penrith - 14 Miles
Shap - 5 Miles
Windermere - 27 Miles
About Herdwick Group:
Herdwick Cottages is an independent family-run business offering self-catering holiday rentals in the Lake District and surrounding areas.
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Phone:
01539-312290
Email:
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