Character, Lakeland cottage set in an enviable position overlooking Coniston Water, ideally placed for easy access onto Coniston Old Man and nearby fell range.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Ipod Dock, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Utility Room:
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair.. Detached garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. Visit England 4 Star.. Perched above the traditional village of Coniston, Carrie’s Gate enjoys wonderful views across one of Lakeland’s quietest and most iconic waters, made famous by Donald Campbell’s Bluebird and the setting for Swallows & Amazons. Set against a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery, Carrie’s Gate is ideal for couples and families alike and for years has provided the perfect location for romantic getaways, family adventures and walkers of all ages and abilities, with Coniston Old Man and the surrounding fells quite literally on your doorstep.
For a leisurely day you can stroll from the cottage down to the lake shore area and indulge in a relaxing trip on the National Trust’s faithfully restored steamboat Gondola, followed by afternoon tea and cake at the Bluebird Café, featured in recent TV dramas set in the Lakes. Coniston has a good variety of places to eat, with 5 traditional Lakeland pubs, including the home of the Best Beer in Britain winning Bluebird Bitter, produced at the micro-brewery in the village plus the award winning Steam Bistro, all within a 10-minute walk of the cottage.
There are local shops for all your holiday provisions including an excellent butcher stocking fell bred meat, an artisan bakery and independent pizza, Indian and fish and chip shop takeaways. With a newly re-furbished, modern, luxury kitchen for the 2020 season, Carrie’s Gate offers exceptionally comfortable accommodation including a traditional multi fuel stove as a focal point in the cosy lounge for tired dogs to snooze in front of after a hard days walk, with the views across Coniston Water from the front windows never far away.
A sunny garden just across the lane from the cottage gives you the option to dine al-fresco and watch the sun set slowly over the lake. The owners have provided excellent facilities to create a genuine ‘home from home’ experience to ensure you’ll get the very best out of your stay including high quality broadband so younger members of your party will be happy to know Instagram and Facebook are still available. There’s a Smart TV with free OnDemand and Netflix accounts, plus a great selection of books and games for those rainy days. Two private parking spaces are available at the end of the terrace.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
-The outside light beside the rear entrance door is switched on from the inside of the house in the kitchen.-The front door is 80 cm wide and the keyhole lock 90 cm high.-Inside the rear entrance there is a utility room with hanging space for coats, and storage space for boots and shoes.-The bathroom is downstairs and is accessed to the rear of the kitchen. There is an electric shower and no bath.
LoungeDoor width 80 cm.Flooring is carpeted with a rug in front of the hearth and a runner from the front door. Furniture is moveable. 2 fabric covered double sofas. Cupboard housing books, game, maps etc. Teletext available on flatscreen TV with remote control and built in Freeview. Sound dock.Multi fuel stove.
Kitchen DinerThe worktop height is standard approximately 90 cm. A rectangular table in the kitchen measuring 2 metres long, 1 metre wide and 70 cm high. Chairs are movable and have no arms. Oven door is drop down with gas hob above at standard height. Stainless steel sink is standard height with cupboards underneath. Standard size front loading dishwasher is provided. Lighting is halogen spotlight bulbs in ceiling, with under unit lighting for cooker and worktops (switch is located on the wall to the right of the cooker). 1 metre free space between all furniture and worktops. Good contrast between floor, cupboards and other surfaces. Fridge/ freezer available. Microwave available. Flooring is tiled. Smoke alarm fitted. Standard size front loading washing machine/dryer is provided.
Rear utility roomCoat hooks and bench seating are provided.Central heating and hot water boiler is located in the cupboard next to the window. Access to dustbin and coal bunker outside.
Downstairs storage cupboard.By the fridge there is door to a storage cupboard which contains the hoover, outdoor airer for clothes drying, brushes, mop, bucket and ironing board.
BathroomDoor width 70 cm. Shower cubicle with electric shower. Vanity unit with sink and storage beneath. Power cord for shower is located outside the bathroom door (by the storage cupboard). Toilet seat height is standard. Flooring is tiled with a bathmat provided. Good colour contrast between floor walls and furniture
LandingSmoke alarm fitted. Wall mounted fire extinguisher.
Bedroom 1Door width 70 cm.Double bed provided 4.5 foot.Non feather duvets and pillows provided.Largest transfer space available left or right of bed is 1.5 metres.Bed is moveable if more space is required at either side.Bedside tables are 70 cm high.Dressing table is 80 cm.Router for wi-fi.Landline telephone provided.Travel cot and highchair located in the wardrobe nearest the shelves.
Bedroom 2Door width 70 cm.Double bed provided 4.5 foot.Single bed provided 3ft.Non feather duvets and pillows provided.Largest transfer space available left or right of double bed is 1.5 metres.Single bed is accessed from one side.Beds are moveable is more space is required at either side.Bedside tables are 70 cm high. Chest of drawers is 100 cm.
Additional InformationInformation folder is produced in size 12 font. Good mobile phone reception.The cottage is no smoking throughout.Pets and service dogs welcome, please inform us when booking.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
