Stable Cottage rural farm holiday cottage

Stable Cottage, a Cumbrian sandstone barn conversion, is ideally situated on a working beef and sheep farm on the fringes of the Lake District National Park. Its tranquil rural location provides a relaxing getaway while being centrally based for exploring the Lake District, the Solway Coast, the border city of Carlisle, Hadrians Wall and the Scottish Borders. We offer spectacular views over the Cumbrian countryside towards Skiddaw and the Lakeland Fells from the warm comfort of this cottage. A Galleried entrance leads to an open plan living area with a modern well equipped kitchen, spacious dining area and comfortable lounge. On the ground floor are two bedrooms one spacious double and one full size bunk bedroom plus the bathroom with a double ended spa bath and separate shower cubicle. The provision of a travel cot and high chair allows for the additional accommodation of a small child. Following a day spent in the Cumbrian countryside return to our cottage to enjoy the warmth of the wood burning stove, our home grown vegetables straight from the field and spacious well equipped accommodation. The Stackyard holiday cottages are ideal for busy families and couples alike. Our outdoor areas and farm location make The Stackyard Holiday Cottages relaxing and fun to be around. Now with full Sky Q television including the sports, movie and box set channels. Guests have the whole property to themselves along with shared access to a lawn area, play equipment and a trampoline. We have a shared BBQ and seating area along with a private patio and garden furniture. A shared 'Boot room@ provides guest storage and a ready supply of consumables for the cottage including sticks and logs for the wood burning stove. John and I live in the farmhouse around the corner from the cottages and are available to welcome you to the property and through out your stay. Wigton with a charter granted in 1262, the traditional Cumbrian market town of Wigton still holds a market each Tuesday in the covered market hall. This lovely town is a popular centre for shopping, pubs and restaurants, as well as for other activities such as theatre, bowls, swimming, tennis and other sports. Wigtonian The Lord Melvyn Bragg novel, 'A Time to Dance', featured the town of Thurston, which was based on Wigton and the local area. The town is just 18 miles from Penrith and so makes an excellent base from which to explore the cathedral city of Carlisle, the North Lakes and the natural beauty of the West Cumbrian Coast. The epic Roman construction, Hadrian's Wall, is within 25 miles, whilst the Scottish borders and their famous town of Gretna Green are within easy driving distance. We recommend that guests have a car when visiting the cottage, we are rural with a limited public transport service. Parking is available outside the property with ample room for several vehicles Stable Cottage is situated on a working farm