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Woodpecker, High Head Castle Farm

Woodpecker is a mid-terrace, ground floor cottage in the grounds of High Head Castle Farm, on the owner's dairy farm in the Ive Valley, just 13 miles from Penrith. The cottage sleeps four people and has a double and a twin en-suite bedrooms and an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburner. Outside the cottage is plenty of off road parking and a small garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. With its neighbouring cottage, Woodpecker can sleep a total of six people and makes a superb base for exploring this glorious part of the country.

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Accommodation Details

All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin & WC. Cloakroom with basin & WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area & cosy sitting area with woodburning stove.

A delightful, mid-terrace, ground floor Lake District cottage, one of a group of two in the grounds of High Head Castle Farm, on the owner's dairy farm, 10 miles from Penrith in the Ive Valley. Lovingly converted by the owner, this Lake District cottage is set amidst beautiful rolling countryside and provides first-class holiday accommodation, featuring a woodburning stove and two king-size, en-suite bedrooms. Whilst staying at your Lake District holiday home, why not take a wonderful farm walk? If you can tear yourself away from your superb Lake District cottage, visit Brampton, Penrith and beautiful Ullswater. Note: This cottage is next to Nuthatch, Ref 4560, and together they sleep 6.

High Head Castle Farm is located on a dairy farm in rolling countryside overlooking High Head Castle. Within easy driving distance is the market town of Penrith, which offers a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment. The historic city of Carlisle is within easy travelling distance, as is the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil underfloor heating with woodburning stove in sitting area. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, library of books/DVDs. Fuel & power inc. in rent. Supply of fuel for woodburning stove provided on honesty box basis. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Front patio, small garden with furniture, BBQ & lovely views. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 5 miles, pub 2 miles.

Location Details

High Head Castle Farm is located on a dairy farm in rolling countryside overlooking High Head Castle. Within easy driving distance is the market town of Penrith, which offers a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment. The historic city of Carlisle is within easy travelling distance, as is the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for High Head Castle Farm is detailed below.

Sat 23rd Rain and snow 12°C 1°C 27mph 39.3mm 985mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 14°C 9°C 29mph 17.9mm 983mb
Mon 25th Light rain 9°C 5°C 30mph 1.3mm 991mb
Tue 26th Light rain 7°C 5°C 18mph 2.4mm 1,009mb
Wed 27th Light rain 5°C 2°C 5mph 0.2mm 1,018mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 6°C 1°C 7mph 0.0mm 1,026mb
Fri 29th Overcast clouds 7°C 2°C 11mph 0.0mm 1,021mb

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