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Duddon Cottage

Broughton-in-Furness., Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 923759)

4.8★

Lakelovers rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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71 Customer Review(s)

  • Steve

    “The cottage itself was beautiful.”

    3 good sized double bedrooms were perfect. Beds really comfy. One bedroom en suite up some steps as stated and decent main bathroom. Kitchen was well stocked and easy to cook in. Dinning room good size, living room really cosy and log burner was great.. a perfect place to chill at the end of a long day walking. We only ended up eating out 1 night as it was so lovely staying in. Useful utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer and place to dry wet boots and clothes. Which really helped ...

    3 good sized double bedrooms were perfect. Beds really comfy. One bedroom en suite up some steps as stated and decent main bathroom. Kitchen was well stocked and easy to cook in. Dinning room good size, living room really cosy and log burner was great.. a perfect place to chill at the end of a long day walking. We only ended up eating out 1 night as it was so lovely staying in. Useful utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer and place to dry wet boots and clothes. Which really helped us as weather wasn’t great. Heating really easy to use and cottage warms up really quickly and plenty of hot water. Downsides… the cottage is right next to a main road…surprisingly this was not actually too noisy other than first thing in the morning, but main problem is that access is via the back… when we arrived the path was a full flowing stream… you would need welly boots to get through so we had to unload at the front (there is a slight pull in, but it is a main road) and then park at back and walk back round to to the front. Other days the stream became a trickle so we could use the back entrance using walking boots. Back garden is beautiful but the stream situation is a problem. Lovely area in general… good access to both Lake District and local beaches. Good info at the house.

    - Steve, October 2024

    We are sorry about the issue you experienced with the stream overflowing. We were aware of a period of heavy rainfall prior to your visit, we were not aware that the stream had spilled out onto the path until we arrived on the Saturday to see a gulley in the path near the outbuildings. This has not happened before. We have repaired the path and built up the wall of the stream in that area to ensure that the water continues to flow in the right direction at all times. If issues are experienced during a visit we provide contact details so guests can get in touch directly, we can then address issues as they arise. We are pleased to hear your enjoyed the facilities at the cottage throughout your stay. Thank you taking the time to provide feedback, we really appreciate it. Property Owner

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x king-size double with en-suite roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and WC), 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be 2' 6" twin on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Utility
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburner.
  • Gas central heating with woodburner
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair on request
  • Ample off road parking
  • Secure bike storage
  • Enclosed lawned garden with furniture and BBQ
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Note: One step from kitchen to hall
  • Note: Doorways are low due to historic age of cottage and there are four steep steps with lower ceiling to the en-suite bathroom
  • Note: Some road noise may be heard outside the front of property
  • Note: There is a fenced off shallow brook at the bottom of the garden, children should be supervised
  • Note: This property has a 4pm check in

The property

Broughton-in-Furness 1.3 miles.

An immaculately presented semi-detached cottage at the tip of the Lake District National Park close to the market town of Broughton-in-Furness.

This glorious cottage is steeped in delightful period features, being situated in the beautiful area of the Lake District, making it a superb cottage to spend time with family and friends.

The modern kitchen still holds lots of period features such as, wooden beams and stone-flagged floor, as well as comfort from the old range fireplace.

The sitting room has window seats with a large stone fireplace, with a woodburner, and a wonderful old latch door leading to the other rooms in the cottage.

The staircase is truly majestic, being wider than average with a twist, as well as being framed by a large leaded window.

The bedrooms, one with TV, are all spacious and beautifully presented with period fireplaces adding to the character of the property.

Outside there are lawned areas surrounded by trees and woodland gardens to enjoy with plenty of birdsong, making you feel that you are at the edge of a forest.

An ideal place to enjoy an alfresco drink or barbecue.

Close by, Broughton-in-Furness with its market square and old stocks, has a wide array of shops, cafes and inns to frequent.

The village bakery sells speciality breads and cakes and has a cosy café serving delicious breakfasts.

This cottage is at the base of the Duddon Valley, which is one of the most beautiful and less travelled areas of the Lake District itself.

There are plenty of wonderful hiking paths in this area, which originate from ancient monk’s trails having been used for transporting wool in the past.

Just 20 minutes’ drive away is the village of Coniston which nestles under the Old Man of Coniston, part of the Furness Fells.

Here you can enjoy a day walking as well as enjoying plenty of music, beer and food.

A day trip to Ulverston is recommended, where you can visit the Laurel and Hardy Museum or even the South Lakes Safari Zoo.

To the north-west you can also visit Eskdale or take a trip to Wasdale, for some lovely scenery and beautiful views across the countryside.

This delightful cottage is an ideal base for exploring the diverse area of the Lake District National Park at any time of the year.

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About the location

BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS

Millom 7.5 miles; Coniston 9 miles; Ulverston 9.5 miles.

Dating back to the 11th century, Broughton-in-Furness is situated in the south western corner of the Lake District and is just six miles from Coniston Water. There is much to please the visitor such as a pretty, cobbled square complete with a splendid horse chestnut tree, enclosed by shops, pubs and homes, many of them Georgian in origin. The village provides an ideal base for a walking or climbing holiday, with ample opportunity to explore the rugged beauty of the Duddon Valley and the quieter Lake District fells. Norman Nicholson, one of Britain's finest 20th century poets and William Wordsworth, both immortalised this area in their writing and poetry. The village was home to Branwell Bronte, brother of the Bronte sisters, for a short time. The Furness railway line runs from nearby Foxfield and makes for an ideal day out, travelling the west coast of Cumbria. Set amidst the charm of the Lake District and close to the sea, this attractive town makes an inspiring choice from which to further explore a magical heartland of silver lakes, lofty towering peaks and lonely, heather-clad moors.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas