Objekt| Type: | House |
| Name: | LQK - Bonfire Cottage |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Main region: | Cumbria & the lakes |
Description
A walk through woodland to Windermere's shores... superb cottages and facilities in an unparalleled Lakeland setting...In the heart of the beautiful Lake District, just 2 km from the western shore of Lake Windermere, Graythwaite Farm offers the opportunity for an exceptional holiday. The original buildings of this unique Victorian 'model farmstead' have been thoughtfully refurbished, decorated and furnished to a very high standard. They now offer not only superb holiday accommodation, but also an outstanding range of facilities - including an indoor heated swimming-pool, a games room with table tennis and a fitness suite (payable on arrival). The stunning location in 4 acres of woodland offers plenty of gloriously natural space to visitors and a 1,5 km walk (which crosses a road) leads to private frontage on the softly lapped shores of Windermere itself. A 2 1/2 -acre stocked lake provides free trout fishing and, at the hub of the estate, beautiful Graythwaite Hall's lovely surrounding gardens are open to the public in the Spring. The farm forms part of the Graythwaite Estate, which has been in the same family since the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and remained intact as a large working estate throughout four centuries. The farmstead, from which the cottages have been formed, was built in 1890 and its position was chosen at a time when the popularity of the Lake District was just beginning to rise in wealthy Victorian circles. Thus the tranquillity and beauty which first captivated visitors to this area can still be enjoyed in idyllic surroundings where peace reigns supreme. Visitors are well placed to explore the extraordinary and dramatic scenery for which the Lakes are so famous. Hilltop Farm at Near Sawrey, the cottage where Beatrix Potter's imagination was stirred to create Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck, is just 6 km away. At Hawkshead (6 km) there is a gallery dedicated to her original drawings and illustrations. Within 16 km are Rydal Fell, Rydal Water, Grasmere and the cottage of the poet who made them famous and brought the Lake District to the attention of the world, William Wordsworth. The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway (6 km) runs through the valley of the River Leven; its trains connect with a leisurely steamer going to the busy, cosmopolitan town of Bowness-on-Windermere. The steamer also goes further north to Waterhead, the stop for the pretty little town of Ambleside.SUPERB FACILITIES - AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND: Indoor heated swimming-pool with limited changing facilities, open daily from 8.45am to 7.45pm. Games room with table tennis. Four acres of shared woodland grounds. Stocked trout lake, 2 1/2 acres with free fly fishing.NEW FOR 2002: Fitness suite with aerobic and toning equipment £25 pw payable on arrival.OFF-SEASON HOLIDAYS AND SHORT BREAKS: This part of the country is renowned for its mild climate and many admirers (including Wordsworth!) have extolled its special virtues in the Autumn, Winter and Spring. All the properties at Graythwaite Farm offer cosy retreats whatever the season; all have wood-burning stoves or open fires and full central heating systems, digital TV and, of course, all the superb facilities at the Farm - including the indoor heated swimming-pool and the new fitness suite - are available all the year round. The cottages are all available for Short Breaks, providing an ideal opportunity for a shorter holiday at a time when the region is arguably at its uncrowded best.ALL PROPERTIES: Parking. Shops 6 km. Pub 5 km. TV. Digital TV. Washing machine/tumble dryer. Shared heated drying room. Microwave oven. High chair by arr. Shared patio with furniture. Shared barbecue. Shared 4-acre grounds. Lakeside frontage (1,5 km). Free fly fishing. Natural purified lake water supply. Shared games room with table tennis. Shared indoor heated swimming-pool, open daily from 8.45am to 7.45pm. Fitness suite £25 pw payable on arrival. Pets - 1 well-behaved dog only.Set amongst beautiful woodland, on high ground overlooking Lake Windermere and reached via an un-made country lane, this very attractive detached house stands in its own garden about 1,5 km from the other cottages and swimming-pool. Sitting-room with open fire. Dining-room with open fire and French door to garden. Modern kitchen with pantry. First floor: Double bedroom. Two twin-bedded rooms. Bathroom/WC with shower cubicle. Small, children's bathroom with 4-ft Victorian roll-top bath. Electricity and central heating incl. Convector heater. Open fires. Garden with patio and furniture. •Dishwasher •Freezer •Travel cot •Barbecue •Duvets with linen.AMENITIES, CHARACTERISTICS AND FACILITIES:* Independent property* Pets allowed* Dishwasher* Cot
Weekly prices:
19/07-22/08: CHF (Swiss Francs) 3884
23/08-29/08: CHF (Swiss Francs) 3205
12/07-18/07: CHF (Swiss Francs) 3573
31/05-06/06: CHF (Swiss Francs) 3639
05/07-11/07: CHF (Swiss Francs) 3189
30/08-05/09: CHF (Swiss Francs) 2621
24/05-30/05 07/06-04/07: CHF (Swiss Francs) 2821
22/03-04/04 18/10-31/10: CHF (Swiss Francs) 2890
06/09-26/09: CHF (Swiss Francs) 2134
20/12-31/12: CHF (Swiss Francs) 3926
08/02-21/02 03/05-23/05: CHF (Swiss Francs) 2076
05/04-02/05 27/09-17/10: CHF (Swiss Francs) 1796
01/01-07/02 22/02-21/03 01/11-19/12: CHF (Swiss Francs) 1769
Total quality. We proposes only the best! Our houses are well equipped (from the weekly bed linen change to matches) and periodically inspected. For your safety there are 4 insurance policies covering all aspects of your holiday and on the spot assistance in case of need.
