Coombs View, Armathwaite

Cumbria. Sleeps up to 6

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.

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