Halsteads: peaceful location, stunning views

COVID-19 UPDATE March 2022 We are limiting occupation to 6 persons maximum, we welcome bookings starting on any day of the week and minimum 5 night stays. If booked dates cannot be fulfilled due to new government restrictions then we will offer an alternative date or full refund. Situated in a quiet village in the South Lake District close to the coast as well as the fells. We have implemented new cleaning procedures between lets and will no longer be letting to new guests on the same day as departing guests (until such time as the government ends pandemic restrictions). Therefore for the coming months we welcome check-in on any day of the week and minimum 5 day stays. We are NOT currently providing guest personal towels so you will need to bring your own. Private grounds with parking and sun-deck/BBQ area. High speed broadband. There are stunning views of the Southern fells and Duddon Estuary. There are three bedrooms - one king size, one double and one twin. In addition there is a quality sprung mattress sofa bed in the second lounge which can accommodate a further 2 guests (please supply your own double linen if using this). There is a family bathroom with bath, washbasin, toilet and large shower. In addition there is a separate cloakroom toilet. The kitchen is a large, country style fully equipped with all appliances, utensils and cookware. There are two lounges - the largest with wood burning stove. The smaller day lounge with views of the fells. From the house there are spectacular views over Kirby Pool, the Duddon Estuary and Mosses and on a very clear day to the Isle of Man. Over thirty tops are visible including Coniston Old Man, Stickle Pike, Black Coombe and Scafell. It has a pastoral setting with sheep in the meadows behind. Key access is via a lockbox - so you can "check-in" anytime after 4pm (earlier arrival may be possible depending on previous bookings) You will have full access to the house & garden but not the garage/greenhouse. There is a local housekeeper who will prepare the house before your stay. In the event of any problems you can contact the owners or housekeeper and we will do our best to resolve the issue. Kirkby-in-Furness is a quiet rural location away from the main tourist hotspots of the Lake District. Local businesses include two pubs, a cafe (open Sun-Tue), village general shop and Post Office. It is an ideal location to explore the Furness Peninsular, Western Lakes & Duddon valley. It is only 15 minutes away from the festival market town of Ulverston, 20 minutes from Coniston or Barrow and 45 minutes from the Central Lakes. Travel to Halsteads is easy even in peak holiday season; the majority of the route on trunk roads through lovely scenery after leaving the motorway. There is ample private parking for 3 to 4 cars within the grounds. A gate may be closed across the entrance driveway. The road outside the house is a 20 mph zone. Kirkby-in-Furness station is just a couple of minutes walk down the hill with service seven days a week along the Cumbria coast. By road Kirkby is about 40 minutes drive from the M6 J36 Halsteads is a "true" bungalow with all facilities on the same level inside the house, internal doorways are a standard 2ft 6" width. There is a private driveway with ample parking for several cars and plenty of width for car doors to be fully opened and people assisted into or out of a vehicle. From the driveway to the front door there is a series of nine steps with handrail on one side. However access from the driveway to the backdoor only involves three shallow steps at the front of the house and two (with handrail) by the back door as shown in the following photographs. We can provide a more detailed access statement upon request