Gara Garthe

Rating
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

3 Customer Review(s)

Chazal family

“A really pretty cottage and extremely comfortable with lots of pretty walks which even our 5 yr old could manage.”

Well equipped, an extremely enjoyable stay

Well equipped, an extremely enjoyable stay

- Chazal family,
Gee family

“Thank you so much.”

This was an amazing place with a luxurious dining room and the most comfortable beds and pillows. House very warm. Thank you so much for you excellent service, wonderful guides and instructions in the manual

- Gee family,
Beardmore family

“A gorgeous cottage, beautifully clean and well equipped.”

We would love to come back.

- Beardmore family,
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The property

A spacious, outstanding Lake District character property in a magical rural location; gazing down the Troutbeck Valley with country pubs nearby and only a very short drive to both Ambleside and Windermere. Gara Garthe is a prime example of traditional 17th century Lakeland, pretty as a whitewashed picture in it's delightful gardens and sympathetically refurbished to provide luxurious self-catering accommodation - with many enchanting original features. Soak up the Farrow & Ball colours, sink into Laura Ashley furnishings and rest-up in decadent bedrooms. The gardens are a dream, with endless hide & seek for the kids, a mysterious old barn for bike storage plus furnished patio and summerhouse for that garden party. == Accommodation in detail Railed stone steps to the back entrance (there are two) with flagged floor, cloakroom / WC. Farmhouse kitchen / breakfast room with 'king post' beam dividing the room plus LCD TV. Stunning living room with open fire, picturesque window seats, old oak beams and cosy furnishings. Elegant dining room with Victorian fireplace, seating 10. Upstairs to the scenic and stylish bedrooms; 2 kingsize, 2 double and 1 twin. The luxurious bathrooms include one with a superb roll top traditional standing bath. Outside: extensive gardens, furnished patio, summerhouse and original bank barn (now empty bar the resident owl!) The barn is perfect for bike storage but please take care with children. Location This fantastic self-catering property in the Troutbeck Valley takes a great location for a large group holiday in the Lake District. With space for entertaining at home, you'll find a wealth of famous Lake District walks on your doorstep and the vibrant villages of Windermere and Ambleside (on the shores of Lake Windermere) only a very short drive away. The Troutbeck Valley lies between Ambleside and Windmere, at the start of the dramatic Kirkstone Pass road, which eventually leads to Ullswater. The valley is known for its peaceful atmosphere, where the tourism is hardly noticeable and only a scattering of traditional Lakeland cottages make up Troutbeck. The village has a small shop, a lovely church and an excellent country pub. The Mortal Man one of the most acclaimed Lake District pub restaurants. In nearby Windermere village you'll find an excellent Booths supermarket, a range of local shops and several cafes and restaurants to choose from. Drive on a couple of miles to Bowness village, and you'll find even more. The bustling village boasts plenty of family attractions, such as the World of Beatrix Potter, hire boats on the lake, mini golf on 'The Glebe' and of course the Windermere Lake steamers. There's the Royalty Cinema and the Old Laundry Theatre for rainy day entertainment, and Windermere Golf Club is just a short drive out of Bowness village. The same distance to your west is Ambleside, on Lake Windermere's northern shores. The village is a must during your stay and offers plenty more in the way of acclaimed Lake District restaurants and tempting local food. Stock up at Lucy's of Ambleside (a wonderful delicatessen) or treat family or friends to a meal at the famous 'Glass House' restaurant. Windermere Lake Cruises also depart from Ambleside's Waterhead Pier.

Summary

Five bedrooms: 2 x king-size bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room with basin and WC, 2 x double bedrooms, 1 x twin bedroom
1 x bathroom with roll top bath, seperate shower, basin and WC, 1 x bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area for 6 people
Dining room
Sitting room with open fire
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Oil central heating with open fire
Double electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezers, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD player, WiFi, payphone
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and hairchair available
Off road parking for 3 cars
Lawned garden with furniture and summer house
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Pub 7 mins walk
Shop 4 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

TROUTBECK

Windermere 3 miles; Ambleside 4 miles.

The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Many of these buildings date back to the 17th Century with features such as mullioned windows and heavy cylindrical chimneys and the northern end boasts its own 17th century inn. Close by, the bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including the lakeside ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The ‘Windermere Steamboat Museum’ displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Troutbeck is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.

Railed stone steps to rear, flagged floor.

Troutbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1041768)

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