17th Century Cumberland Cottage

A beautiful 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage located in the heart of the tranquil Cumbrian village of Orton. Once described by Wainwright as one of Westmorland's loveliest villages, it lies on the Coast to Coat walk and is surrounded by breath-taking scenery. Located within The Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District is close by as are the Cumbrian towns of Kendal, Sedbergh, Appleby and Penrith. There is a local pub, an excellent shop/post office, a cafe and a even a Chocolate Factory with tearoom! Cumberland cottage is an ideal base for couples wanting to relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounding area by foot, visit nearby towns, or venture into the stunning Lake District National Park. You will find maps, walking guides and numerous leaflets in the cottage to help you plan your stay. We also have a detailed Cottage Information File and a Comments' Book brimming with positive reviews from previous guests, many of whom have taken the time to recommend their favourite places to visit or eat out. One well behaved dog (or 2 smallish) welcome on request for a small extra charge (£15 per dog)). All we ask is that it is not allowed on the furniture or left unattended in the the property without our prior consent. Ground Floor: Open plan living/kitchen/dining space Well equipped kitchen with electric cooker and hob, microwave, fridge with ice-box, washing machine, iron and iron board. Dining table & 2 chairs, oak floor, original beams, leather settee and chair, picture window. Freeview TV/DVD/Radio, FREE Wi-fi, selection of books, games & DVDs, electric wood-burning stove, oil central heating (controlled at your comfort, from the owners property). 1st Floor: Extremely comfortable king size bed, bedside tables with lamps, en-suite wet room with underfloor heating and a powerful shower, small walk-in wardrobe, all bed linen and towels are provided. Outside: Enclosed sitting area with bistro table & 2 chairs. Ideal for catching the afternoon sun whilst observing village life. On road parking (Orton is a very quiet village and parking outside the property can almost always be guaranteed). This is a non smoking property. Cumberland Cottage is self contained and has it's own small private garden with bistro table and chairs. We live close by and are more than happy to pop round if there are any issues during your stay. Local amenities in Orton include a lovely pub serving home cooked food and real ale, a well stocked shop and post office, the award winning Kennedys Chocolate Factory with tea room and Orton Scar Cafe. On the second Saturday of every month, there is a fabulous farmer's market on you doorstep which offers a vast array of crafts and local produce. A car is recommended. There is ample parking in the village and on road parking either to the front or side of the property can almost always be guarenteed. On your arrival you will find a tea tray with biscuits or a homemade cake and a fresh pint of milk in the fridge. We always ensure that the cottage has a starter supply of essential times such as tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid, toilet rolls, kitchen paper, tin foil, cling film, hand soap and salt & pepper.