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Coombs View, Armathwaite

Coombs View is a delightfully traditional cottage resting in the village of Armathwaite in Cumbria. It boasts three lovely bedrooms to sleep up to six people, a bathroom and two spacious open-plan living areas. These comprise of a sitting area with piano room extension and woodburning stove and a kitchen/dining area with Rangemaster heater. Outside to the rear is ample off-road parking. Coombs View is a countryside paradise for families, friends and pets with plenty of space, fine features and traditional furnishings, surrounded by peace and quiet.

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Accommodation Details

Three bedrooms: 1 x 4' double, 1 x double, 1 x four poster double with electric fire. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, separate shower, basin and WC. Ground floor cloakroom with WC and basin. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove

Coombs View is a lovely three-bedroom cottage with beautiful views, approximately one mile from the village of Armathwaite in the Eden Valley. The property has a very high standard of finish with a large sitting room area presenting a beautiful inglenook fireplace, drawing focus into the room, with its aesthetically pleasing exposed stone wall behind. An archway interlinks the open, spacious living room that features a baby grand piano and extra comfy sofa to sink into, a perfect place to rest, surrounded by classic, antique furnishings and enjoy a musical afternoon together with the family. Keep yourselves snug and warm by the woodburning stove or head to the kitchen/diner and sit by the toasty Range cooker while you enjoy an evening meal, so you won't be feeling a chill during your stay. Upstairs there are three lovely bedrooms, one featuring a grand double four-poster bed with wooden detailing and curtains that wrap around, leaving you heading to bed feeling like royalty, there are Velux windows in the bathroom and in the smallest of the three double rooms, letting in lots of light in the day and views of the stars at night, whilst a cot is also available. Outside there is a courtyard area and secure gated on-site parking. This is a very dog friendly cottage with luxury kennels offering doggy day care, and a pet bereavement facility on site, dog bowls and spare leads are available for use. The 7-acre site, off a quiet country lane, offers a secure dog exercise paddock including a nature pond and park benches, perfect for leisurely walks or a picnic, and there are further meadows, as well as a selection of domestic poultry – chickens, geese, ducks, guinea fowl, peafowl – wander around free range. Wild rabbits are also prevalent at dusk and dawn. The village of Armathwaite, about one mile away, has two good pubs and a railway station giving direct access to Carlisle on the scenic Carlisle to Settle line. There are access walks in the surrounding countryside. At nearby Coombs Wood can be seen curious rock carvings in the soft sandstone cliffs. The interesting carvings consist of various faces and a salmon. Nearby, there is an inscription of greater antiquity which is believed to be of possible Roman origin. Most of the forest is a Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site PAWS. There are lovely walks along the river or you can complete a circular walk starting at one of the pubs in Armathwaite, in addition, there are good walks along the River Eden to Armathwaite and Wetheral. Penrith and the Lake District National Park are less than 10 miles away providing plenty of walking and cycling trails, rugged mountains and historic literary associations. The city of Carlisle is less than 10 miles away and offers a lovely day out with the family, with many further attractions to explore. A delightful property situated in a popular holiday location. Note: Property can be booked with Ref 971518 and 996947, together they can sleep 14 people.

The attractive, unspoilt rural village of Armathwaite is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District, Eden Valley and the lovely coastline of the Solway Firth. The village has two old pubs, both with popular restaurants serving excellent food, a village Post Office and a traditional village shop. The River Eden runs through the centre of the village, and the area is renowned for its excellent salmon fishing, plus walking, canoeing and climbing. Armathwaite Castle, by the river, is a four-storey Pele Tower, and the 15th Century Church has fine examples of stained glass windows. The Eden Gorge, between Lazonby and Armathwaite, is one of Cumbria's best-kept secrets, and is well worth exploring. The local railway station is a stop on the Settle-to-Carlisle Railway, which is one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Britain, and where today many old steam trains still wend their way through some of the finest countryside in Britain. The Rheged Discovery Centre in Penrith is the "largest grass covered building in the country" or you might like to visit Dalemain Historic House, featured in a television production of Jane Eyre.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating with woodburning stove, Rangemaster and electric fire. Electric oven and hob microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Wifi, Piano. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking in nearby complex which is security gated. Courtyard garden. Two well-behaved pets welcome but are not allowed upstairs. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.2 miles. Note: Should you wish to use doggy day care, then advanced booking is required

Location Details

The attractive, unspoilt rural village of Armathwaite is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District, Eden Valley and the lovely coastline of the Solway Firth. The village has two old pubs, both with popular restaurants serving excellent food, a village Post Office and a traditional village shop. The River Eden runs through the centre of the village, and the area is renowned for its excellent salmon fishing, plus walking, canoeing and climbing. Armathwaite Castle, by the river, is a four-storey Pele Tower, and the 15th Century Church has fine examples of stained glass windows. The Eden Gorge, between Lazonby and Armathwaite, is one of Cumbria's best-kept secrets, and is well worth exploring. The local railway station is a stop on the Settle-to-Carlisle Railway, which is one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Britain, and where today many old steam trains still wend their way through some of the finest countryside in Britain. The Rheged Discovery Centre in Penrith is the "largest grass covered building in the country" or you might like to visit Dalemain Historic House, featured in a television production of Jane Eyre.

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

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Sat 23rd Rain and snow 12°C 1°C 29mph 36.5mm 985mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 13°C 9°C 29mph 19.1mm 983mb
Mon 25th Light rain 9°C 5°C 29mph 1.3mm 991mb
Tue 26th Light rain 6°C 4°C 18mph 2.9mm 1,009mb
Wed 27th Light rain 4°C 1°C 4mph 0.2mm 1,018mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 6°C 1°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,026mb
Fri 29th Overcast clouds 6°C 2°C 12mph 0.0mm 1,021mb

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