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Laurel Cottage

Spark Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 972295)

4.7

Lakelovers rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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44 Customer Review(s)

  • Peter

    “Lovely cottage great location thanks for letting us use the property.”

    - Peter, November 2024

    Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. It's great to know you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and we hope you visit again. Property Owner

Summary

  • Two bedrooms (ground floor): 1 x master double with en-suite shower room, washbasin and WC; 1 x children's room with bunk beds
  • Family bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and WC
  • Upstairs open plan living/dining/kitchen area with fully equipped kitchen.
  • Electric central heating plus wood burning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, Freeview Smart TV, DVD, games, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Hairdryer
  • Travel Cot available
  • Off road parking for 1 car plus on-street parking
  • Enclosed patio with furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Close to village pub and river
  • Coniston Water 2 miles, Lake Windermere 6 miles

The property

Laurel Cottage is converted from a 16th century Bobbin Mill, it is located in a quiet area close to the southern tip of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.

The cottage is equipped for all your holiday needs, river walks can be taken from the door and enjoy a refreshing drink in the nearby pub on the way back. Sparks Bridge is within 3 miles of Newby Bridge and is 5 miles from the southern tip of Windermere and 2 miles from Coniston Water.

It is an ideal location to visit the South Lakes and the nearby Morecambe Bay and enjoy the peaceful country lanes away from the honey pots of Windermere.

Close by there is the South Lakeland Animal Park and Aquarium to keep the children entertained and the village of Windermere is only a 20 minute drive. Laurel Cottage is in a row of former workmen's cottages which has been converted from a 16th century Bobbin Mill to provide contemporary, family accommodation which has recently been refurbished with wood burning stove.

The stone cottage is close to the river and within a 100 yards of the village pub.

You can enjoy a gentle walk along the river or walk to the pub for winding down over a cool local ale.

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About the location

SPARK BRIDGE

Ulverston 5 miles; Coniston 10 miles.

The small village of Spark Bridge is a couple of miles away from the village of Greenodd, which has a selection of shops next to th River Crake, whilst just five miles away is the ancient market town of Ulverston. Ulverston is famous for its street markets and festivals, and boasts a wide range of shops and various leisure facilities. It is also home to the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world. This is a great location for a walking holiday, and within driving distance are a number of attractions including, Grizedale, Coniston, Windermere, Hawkshead and Beatrix Potter's Hill Top, as well as the beautiful Furness Coast, with its golden beaches and good birdwatching opportunities. An ideal location for enjoying fantastic coastal and countryside pursuits.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas