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The Shippen, Crosslands

The Shippen is a charming, upside down cottage, attached to the owners' 17th century, traditional Lakeland farmhouse in Rusland, six miles from Hawkshead. On the ground floor, the cottage has one bedroom with a king-size double bed, and a bathroom. There is an open plan living area up on the first floor, with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting are with a woodburning stove. The courtyard outside is enclosed with furniture and pretty flowers and plants, and there is off road parking for two cars. With lots of walking and cycling opportunities nearby, The Shippen is a wonderful, romantic base for couples exploring the Lake District National Park.

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Accommodation Details

One ground floor king-size double bedroom. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Two miles from Grizedale Forest and its visitor centre, and six miles from Hawkshead. This charming, quaint cottage is attached to the owners’ traditional, 17th century Lakeland farmhouse, located in the pretty hamlet of Rusland in a peaceful part of the Lake District. This romantic holiday home is an ideal base for couples wishing to spend time together in this idyllic setting. Decorated and furnished in an attractive, elegant style, with open beams and a spiral staircase, the cottage offers a first floor open plan living room with a woodburning stove, an external door and a modern kitchen and dining area. There is a ground floor bedroom with a king-size double bed, a bathroom and an enclosed courtyard garden, which has an abundance of pretty flowers and plants throughout the year. Guests can also enjoy a stroll around the owners’ extensive gardens. Being located in the hamlet of Rusland, just six miles from Hawkshead, there are endless lanes and paths to explore, either on foot or on your bike. Why not head out to Grizedale and discover the beautiful routes that wind their way through the forest, and perhaps visit Hawkshead and sample some of the local beer in one of the old inns? Visit Hill Top, where Beatrix Potter lived and hop on the Windermere car ferry to explore the bustling town of Bowness-on-Windermere. This special cottage is just the spot for a relaxing, romantic Lake District holiday.

Crosslands is a small hamlet in the Rusland Valley, just a couple of miles from the Grizedale Visitor Centre and six miles from the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. There is superb walking, cycling and mountain biking available in the area, and most trails will lead to the beautiful Grizedale Forest. A wonderful retreat for families and friends exploring Cumbria’s beautiful National Park

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with FreeSat, DVD, Wifi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lockable bike storage. Enclosed courtyard with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Please note: this property is not suitable for people with limited mobility or children. Shop and pub 3 miles. Note: Spiral staircase and internal steps. Note: Interconnecting door to owner?s house in living room, which is kept locked at all times.

Location Details

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 Crosslands is detailed below.

Sun 2nd Light rain 5°C 4°C 8mph 0.4mm 1,018mb
Mon 3rd Overcast clouds 7°C 3°C 12mph 0.0mm 1,020mb
Tue 4th Moderate rain 8°C 5°C 18mph 11.1mm 1,012mb
Wed 5th Few clouds 6°C 2°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,038mb
Thu 6th Sky is clear 6°C 1°C 3mph 0.0mm 1,045mb
Fri 7th Sky is clear 5°C 0°C 3mph 0.0mm 1,034mb
Sat 8th Broken clouds 5°C 0°C 4mph 0.0mm 1,026mb

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