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The Old Joiner's Shop - Eskdale

Eskdale, Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stay entertained in the games room
  • Bask in the sun in the conservatory or outside in the garden
  • Perfect for families with bunk beds for children
Property code: SZ502

Explore both coast and countryside with ease from this home. Spacious rooms offer plenty of places to socialise or grab some peace and quiet after returning home each day.

The Eskdale Valley has something for everyone and will keep guests of all ages entertained. Hop on the steam engine, known as the La'al Ratty, at Dalegarth Station (half a mile) and journey to Ravenglass (7.5 miles) for a trip to the coast. Lace up your shoes and wander the banks of the River Esk with a tasty picnic packed up. If you’re feeling brave, jump in one of the natural pools along the way for a refreshing dip. Just 5 miles from home is the impressive Stanley Ghyll Waterfall which tumbles from 60ft into a dramatic gorge - a great place to visit. With a handful of pubs gracing the valley, tuck into a hearty meal at the closest watering hole which is just half a mile from your door.

Arrive at this pretty abode and head inside via the hallway. With underfloor heating, the games room has a washer/dryer and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and WC, so you can throw muddy clothes in to wash as soon as you return from outside and freshen up. Get competitive on the table football table or the small pool table for fun nights in. There is also a handy room for bikes and boots on the ground floor, where dogs can sleep, too. With microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double electric oven and gas hobs, the kitchen/diner has all you need to rustle up meals. Dine together at the table which sits next to the window with lovely views. After dinner, enjoy a drink in the south-facing conservatory and admire glimpses of Harter Fell. It’s a great spot to sit with a drink throughout the day. Open-tread stairs in the kitchen lead to the first floor. Here, you will find the comfortable lounge with lovely high ceilings and characterful exposed beams. The corner sofa is an inviting place to curl up in front of the wood burner-effect gas fire and the TV with your favourite DVD playing. A selection of books and games are perfect for cosy afternoons and family nights. When it’s time to drift off, three bedrooms await on this floor. There is a king-size room, a double bedroom which is snug with not much room at either side of the bed, and a bunk bedroom great for children. One bunk is a mid-sleeper and the other a high-sleeper, there is plenty of room for den-making underneath. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom with WC where you can freshen up in the bath or rinse in the separate shower. If you have two additional guests joining you, you can request for the games room to be made up as a king-size bedroom, in which case the games tables will be packed away.

Spend time in the multi-level, enclosed garden (take care between levels) where you can sit with a treat and a tipple. There is a raised deck outside the conservatory with furniture for dining alfresco and a lovely bottom garden with places to enjoy some shade. A side patio is great for enjoying a glass of wine on, and there is a playhouse in the garden for little ones to call their own.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 bunk bedroom with mid-sleeper and high-sleeper (whilst the bunks are adult size, they may be more suited for children),  additional pull out bed in the games room which can be made up as a king-size bedroom on request
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 - please contact us to book if you are booking for more than 6 guests
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC in games room/fourth bedroom
  • Microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double electric oven and gas hobs
  • Washer/dryer in games room
  • TV/DVD
  • Towels not provided
  • Multi-level, enclosed garden with raised decking and furniture, patio with seating, bottom garden with playhouse
  • Please note, whilst the garden is enclosed, there are areas with a lower boundary
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars; narrow driveway with space for two medium cars with one blocking the other in, further space for one car on the road at the gable end of the house.
  • Bike storage in boot room
  • Shop 2 miles, pub half a mile
  • Please note, no fireworks allowed due to livestock nearby
  • Group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday. No live streaming events without permission from the owner.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • 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.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Richard 27th September 2024

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Very nice venue, the conservatory is fantastic, could sit there all day.

Reviewed by amanda 13th September 2024

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Superb location, isolated without being off grid with 3 pubs within easy walking distance (10 mins and 30 mins) small shop 2 miles away with larger grocery shopping at the garage on the main road or seascale. The cottage has everything you could possibly wish for , everything is catered for in the kitchen , excellent drying room, games room for wetRead more days , really comfy beds, excellent shower and bath, outside decking is amazing to sit out on. Fantastic Cottage in every way. Hide

Reviewed by Gill 6th September 2024

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Really enjoyed our second stay here. Very clean, has everything you could need & location is stunning! Good base for walking & not too far from wast water which is well worth a full day visit! The train station for a scenic ride on 'lal ratty' is close by and there is a pub within walking distance. The conservatory & decking area are great with vieRead morews wherever you look. We look forward to returning in the future!! Hide

Reviewed by Richard 28th June 2024

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We had a lovely stay at the Old Joiners shop. A beautiful outlook from the terrace and well appointed kitchen for home cooking. The drying room was very useful too. As the listing makes clear, the space for parking is narrow but we found it manageable in average size cars - might be tricky in an oversized SUV. Very comfortable and I definitely hopeRead more to return! Hide

Reviewed by Mark 14th June 2024

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Lovely, we'll equipped property with amazing views and wonderful, efficient owner, communication was excellent throughout from booking to arrival. The welcome pack was really appreciated. Beautiful views and birdwatching from conservatory was so relaxing. Great walks from the doorstep and local pubs served great food. We highly recommend this propeRead morerty for a relaxing and comfortable holiday. Thank you Diane Hide

Reviewed by Michael 17th May 2024

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The Old Joiners Shop is in a wonderful location in the Eskdale valley. With glorious views all around and walks right from the front door. The cottage is well equipped and you can eat on the decking area in the midst of the Eskdale scenery.

Reviewed by Faith 3rd May 2024

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Great cottage in an idyllic location.

Reviewed by Nigel 26th April 2024

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Really enjoyed our stay at The Old Joiners Shop. Highly recommend staying during lambing season as we just have. It's a beautiful and serene experience to see and hear the new born lambs and their parents bleating away. Just be aware that the height of the fencing surrounding the property makes it not entirely safe for larger dogs of 20" plus, so oRead moreur dog was unable to be left off the lead to roam the garden. Despite this we'd still come back as the house is in such a wonderful location. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 29th March 2024

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We had a wonderful time at The Old Joiner's Shop The setting is beautiful and we enjoyed sitting in the conservatory soaking up the view as well as lots of outings - walking to Ravenglass and getting the little train back, Stanley Force waterfall, Wastwater and Climbing Scafell Pike. The house had everything we needed and the children enjoyed the pRead morelayhouse in the garden. Diana was very helpful and friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Laura 8th December 2023

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This was our 3rd stay at the Joiners Shop and it is just perfect. Well equipped and cosy with a view from every window. We wouldn't stay anywhere else. 10/10

Reviewed by Elizabeth 23rd November 2023

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We had the most wonderful three night stay at this cottage. Diana sent such a useful and comprehensive welcome email. Boot has gorgeous pubs, a tonne of walks in the area and Wast water isnt far which we loved and presents another wealth of walks! Stanley Ghyll Waterfall is up the road and we enjoyed that too! We stayed with our two dogs who loved Read moreit. Theres a tonne of facilities including the pool table and board games which we played in the conservatory! We will be back next year Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 3rd November 2023

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What a lovely cottage that has everything you need for your stay. The owner contacted us before our stay, which I thought was a lovely touch and provided us with everything we needed for a brew when we got there. The kitchen has everything you need and it was lovely to sit at the long table eating meals together. The conservatory is somewhere you cRead morean sit all day, looking at the views in the day time and the stars at night. The secure garden is perfect for dogs that love to explore. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Pete 6th October 2023

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Excellent . Sometimes you get cottages with few pans, no sharpe knives but not at this one. Really good and great info from owner on pubs, open water swimming etc

Reviewed by Richard 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Alice 22nd September 2023

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We would highly recommend The Old Joiners Shop. We found it very comfortable, enjoyed eating and playing games around the generous table. The conservatory and decking are really lovely places to be. There are lots of walking options either from the door or a short drive away (if you want to cut off a starting stomp along the valley in order to see Read morenew views further up- although the valley walk is, in itself lovely). Way more than we could cover in a week. Hide

Reviewed by amanda 1st September 2023

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amazing location with stunning views. very comfortable inside and out with a fantastic garden on many levels with little nooks to sit in and watch the sheep in the field. the owners have really thought carefully about what they offer and this is a real home from home, everything provided for a really comfortable stay, well equipped kitchen, really Read morecomfy beds , plenty of space inside and out. excellent for walking or driving to local places of interest. already booked for 2024! Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 25th August 2023

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Fantastic cottage in lovely location. Brilliant conservatory for watching the many birds, deck with outdoor seating, great kitchen, a proper big boot room, and beautifully decorated throughout. Lots to keep you entertained. Would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Eliza 18th August 2023

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Well equipped and very comfortable accommodation, the outdoor space is amazing with views from every angle, wrap around outside area means you can follow the sun (if it comes out) otherwise sit and enjoy the conservatory, we were lucky enough to see a family of deer at the bottom of the field. The birds coming to feed from the many feeders dotted aRead moreround made us smile . Three great pubs all within walking distance and fabulous hikes to be had from the door step. Peace and tranquility. Hide

Reviewed by Sophy 7th July 2023

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We had a lovely holiday at this cottage. The views are amazing, we spent most of our time in the conservatory, watching the great variety of birds and the deer. The beds are comfortable. The drying room was a great space to store our gear. The garden had many areas to sit in. Our dog loved it. The area itself has many walks nearby. The local pubs cRead moreater for many diets. We hope to return soon. Hide

Reviewed by Tony 16th June 2023

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This a super holiday cottage, situated in a beautiful location with lots of walks from the door - including one to the local pub! We had a wonderful time. The conservatory is a lovely area, especially in the early morning, where you can watch the birds and a deer family. The hosts provided a lovely welcome of biscuits, tea, coffee and milk as well Read moreas lots of information about things to do and places to eat. The house is well- equipped, comfortable and has all you need for a great getaway. Hide

Reviewed by Gill 2nd June 2023

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The Old Joiners Shop is amazing! It's the best equipped place we've stayed in so far. We spent most of our time in the conservatory or on the decking as the views are gorgeous and it's so peaceful. Ours dogs loved it too and really enjoyed walking in the local area, Devoke water (a 20 minute drive away) and Wast Water which is also a short drive awRead moreay. We didn't go any further as there was so much to see in and close to the house. We definitely will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 26th May 2023

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A well-equipped, comfortable home from home with an incredible view to wake up to each morning. We were lucky enough to have sunshine all week which added an extra something. Really appreciate the call from Diana and her welcome email. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Even made use of the piano- took my Einaudi music to serenade family and the campers Read moreover the road! Hope they didnt mind. (Should add- house is practically sound-proof. Not disturbed at all by said campers!) Hide

Reviewed by Faith 5th May 2023

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OMG what can I say? Absolutely stunning location. Cottage had everything you could need. Completely fully stocked for self-catering. Amazing views from garden. Very comfy beds & the shower was fabulous too. We spent most of our week in the conservatory/patio cause it was so wonderful. Stream at bottom of the field where my dog loved to splash/swim.Read more Pub within 5 mins walk and more pubs half hour walk in both directions. Fabulous walks on the doorstep too. Can't wait to return! Thank you so much!! Hide

Reviewed by Clare 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Robert 25th November 2022

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Great location, clean and well equiped. Parking is not ideal, but not a big issue. It is a good base for serious walkers.

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