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Birkrigg

Newlands Valley, Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A cosy, fresh and welcoming farm cottage in the Newlands Valley
  • Relax in front of the wood burner and enjoy the fell views
  • Ideal for keen walkers, cyclists and nature lovers discovering Derwentwater
Property code: SZ075

This picturesque and spacious cottage enjoys a spellbinding location between Buttermere and Derwentwater, making it an ideal base for six guests exploring the north-western part of the Lake District.

Situated in the beautiful Newlands Pass between Braithwaite and the lake of Buttermere, the cottage offers glorious mountain views of Catbells, Robinson and Blencathra. A fabulous base for walkers of all abilities, nearby fells include Causey Pike, Ard Crags, Robinson and Dale Head (all of which can be walked from the front door). The cottage is just a couple of miles from the edge of Derwentwater, a fantastic spot for cruises, fishing and kayaking. The bustling market town of Keswick (5.5 miles) has a great choice of pubs, shops and restaurants. Local attractions and landmarks include the Newlands Adventure Centre (1 mile), Whinlatter Forest Park (5 miles), Honister Slate Mine Castlerigg Stone Circle (both 8 miles), Ashness Bridge (7.5 miles) and Surprise View (8.5 miles).

Stepping into this traditional and delightfully pretty cottage, a hallway leads you through to the friendly and welcoming lounge. This is a lovely space to relax in at the end of a great day out, with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and original features including an exposed ceiling beam and feature fireplace. Exploring further, the kitchen/diner provides a spacious and sociable area for you all to gather. The dining area features a cosy wood burner, TV, large dining table with chairs, and plenty of comfortable seating. A step leads up to the kitchen, which is equipped with an oven and hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. The ground floor also has a handy utility room which houses the washer, tumble dryer, large fridge and large freezer. Please note the AGA is not in use. Heading upstairs, there are three cosy bedrooms, tastefully decorated in light, soothing neutral tones. You will find two king-size rooms, each with walk-in wardrobes and en-suite shower rooms complete with shower and WC; and there’s also a charming twin room. This floor also has a separate shower room with shower and WC.

You might recognise the cottage from the BBC's popular drama, 'The A Word' as the family home.

Outside, a small back yard backs onto the fellside of Causey Pike and a small area of woodland. To the front of the cottage, there’s a small sitting area, as well as a private patio with garden furniture, ideal for a morning coffee and taking in the beautiful views of Catbells, Maiden Moor and High Spy. Bikes and other outdoor equipment can be stored in the owner’s adjoining barn, and private parking is available opposite the property.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room with shower and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and halogen hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher
  • Fridge, freezer, washer and tumble dryer in shared utility room
  • Welcome tea tray provided
  • Wood burner (initial fuel supply included)
  • TV, DVD player in lounge, TV in kitchen/diner
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture
  • Private parking opposite the cottage
  • Bike storage available
  • Pub 1.5 miles, Derwentwater 2.5 miles, Keswick 5.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property is personally managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ian 14th March 2024

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This is a gorgeous and extremely comfortable cottage in a wonderful location for both the view and the fell walking. Several excellent walks can be done right from the cottage, and it is a lovely place to return to at the end of the day. It would be hard to beat this cottage for lovers of the Lake District.

Reviewed by Janine 3rd November 2023

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Epic view. A spacious but cosy house which is very well equipped and was very clean. Fantastic location for walks from the front door and for exploring the beautiful Lake District. Plenty of space for parking multiple vehicles directly opposite the property. Our family absolutely loved our week here and we cant wait to return.

Reviewed by Sylvia 27th October 2023

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Such a lovely cottage in a very prestige location.

Reviewed by Jean 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 28th October 2022

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A warm, comfortable and well equipped cottage in a super location

Reviewed by Stuart 23rd September 2022

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This is a lovely cottage in a great location, as long as you like quiet and long walks. It is a bit of a drive to get to any towns if you need anything, but its isolation is part of the appeal for us. The views from the front of the cottage are stunning. The hosts were very welcoming and gave us pointers as to what we could do. The welcome pack of Read morebiscuits was much appreciated. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. We will hopefully be back in the fairly near future. Hide

Reviewed by David 26th August 2022

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Had a fantastic week at Birkrigg staying in the 6 berth cottage which was absolutely spotlessly clean on our arrival with some nice welcoming touches like fresh flowers and local biscuits well equipped kitchen great showers comfy beds set in a perfect location we have stayed in lots of cottages in the lakes and this is probably the best (yet) hostsRead more Karen and Alan are friendly but not intrusive so good weve already booked for next year Hide

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