Featured Property: Bee Bole House, Water Yeat, Nr. Coniston (Sleeps 6) Feast your eyes upon this beautiful Georgian cottage, over 200 years old. Nestled within the heart of the Crake Valley, the property boasts countryside views, tranquil surroundings and retains many of its original period features. With its high ceilings and large windows it is a light and comfortable holiday cottage, perfect for a family get together or a romantic break for two. The attractive gardens are on two levels and offer an idyllic hideaway, ideal for relaxing or alfresco dining, commanding beautiful views across an orchard and over the valley, towards Grizedale Forest. The cottage gains its name from the bee bole in the garden wall. At the rear of the house there is a west facing terrace, ideal for enjoying an evening drink and watching the sun setting over the fell side. Adjacent is a further area of shared grounds suitable for supervised play for children, there is also a lockable shed for storing bikes etc, designated parking and a laundry drying area. The house has three bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room, an a modern family bathroom, newly designed kitchen and cosy sitting room. The property has been decorated, maintained and presented to a very high standard throughout by the owners who live nearby. The Crake Valley itself offers wonderful walks from the doorstep, great places to picnic, many cycling or mountain biking routes, sailing and water sports, peaceful bird watching, varied flora and fauna, and of course just simply relaxing! Please note that due to owner’s allergies, pets cannot be accepted. coppermines.co.uk/nr-ulverston/bee-bole-house-sleeps-2-6-new-kitchendining-room-spring-2014/58083/ Cottage highlights: • Peaceful location in the beautiful Crake Valley • Large garden and terraced area • Abundance of storage for bikes and canoes (for the outdoor enthusiasts) • Beautifully decorated & furnished to a high standard • A short walk to Lake Bank Jetty where you can hop on the Coniston Launch & enjoy Coniston Water. Area Highlights: • Literary connections to Arthur Ransome who wrote the popular Swallows and Amazons books for children here. • The nearby river is home to otters, herons, dippers, kingfishers, bats, and much more; it is a designated site of special interest. • There is a really lovely short walk to Beacon Tarn, beginning from the Blawith Commons, and is an ideal spot to picnic at the waters edge, or take a swim. • More recently Beacon Tarn and Wastwater were jointly chosen by a Coronation Street personality in a TV competition in which the viewers voted for the most beautiful view in the whole of the United Kingdom, and they WON!! • This area is a paradise for cyclists of all abilities. The Blawith Loop is a well recommended great ride of seven and a half miles. From Nibthwaite there is easy access to the many Grizedale biking tracks, which cater for a wide range of abilities including the famous North Face route for bikers both experienced and brave! • For horse lovers there is also a pony trekking centre at Crook Barn at Torver which caters for all abilities. • The Coniston Launch has various sailings to the south of the Lake, The Launch stops at the Torver Jetty, also at the Lake Bank Jetty at Water Yeat, and Water Park at Nibthwaite and at the Parkamoor Jetty. • The X12 bus travels west of the Lake for those who would enjoy a car free day. • Coniston water close by, where you can launch canoes and small boats, go paddle boarding or wind-boarding, swim, or just relax in the clean, fresh air and admire the stunning views of the high fells. • An abundance of good pubs serving food. The Wilsons Arms in Torver, “The Red Lion at Lowick Bridge, The Farmers Arms at Lowick & “The Royal Oak” at Sparkbridge. All very welcoming retreats after a day exploring. • 10 minutes’ drive to the village of Coniston and the Market town of Ulverston for all amenities.
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 12:54:05 +0000
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