Cottage with Mountain and Coastal Views
Close to Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Perfectly situated to enjoy coastal, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales holiday. Hillcrest Cottage is located in an elevated position at the edge of the village. Sheep graze just 150 meters away. The rear garden faces west so you get some wonderful sunsets over the distant fells
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| Rental periods | Per week | |
| 20 March - 03 April10 | £285 | |
| 03 - 17 April 10 | £380 | |
| 17 April - 29 May 10 | £330 | |
| 29 May - 05 June 10 | £415 | |
| 05 June - 17 July 10 | £355 | |
| 17 July - 28 August 10 | £445 | |
| 28 August - 18 September 10 | £355 | |
| 18 September - 23 October 10 | £335 | |
| 23 - 30 October 10 | £385 | |
| 31 October - December 09 | £220 | Short Breaks Available |
| 19 December 09 - 2 January 10 | £400 | Short Breaks Available |
| 2 January - 1 February 10 | £195 | Short Breaks Available |
| 1 February - 20 March 10 | £220 | Short Breaks Available |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. Prices for our popular short breaks - 2 nights £110, 3 nights £135, 4 nights £160, 5 nights £170 excluding Christmas/New Year. Christmas/New Year Breaks £80 per night minimum of 3 nights. Main Season Short Breaks minimum 3 nights @ £80 per night.
Changeover day
For the period mid March to end of October the changeover day is Saturday. In at 3pm on day of arrival, leave at 10am on day of departure. For other dates the changeover day is flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside lamp and clock radio alarm. View toward the Yorkshire Dales. Bedroom 2 with twin beds wardrobe, chest of drawers, bed side table, lamp and clock radio. Coastal views towards Arnside. |
| Bathrooms: | First floor bathroom with bath, over bath shower and screen, wash hand basin and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted with wall/base units and breakfast bar. Electric built in oven, electric hob with extractor. Washer dryer, fridge with ice box, microwave, slow cooker. Full range of cutlery/china/kitchen utensils. DAB radio. |
| Living Rooms: | Combined living/dining room with fire place housing living flame gas fire. Sofa and chair to seat 4. Circular dining table and chairs. TV, Free view/DVD recorder/VCR, mini Hi-Fi CD/DAB radio, bookcase, nest of tables, supplementary lighting. Patio door. |
| Other: | Hallway housing store cupboard, rocking chair, barometer and payphone |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bedlinen is provided along with 2 tea towels and a kitchen towel. Personal towels (2 hand and 1 bath per person) are available to overseas visitors only, FOC. The house is cleaned before arrivals. Visitors should leave the property clean and tidy. |
Notes on accommodation
Hillcrest Cottage has full gas fired central heating and is double glazed making it perfect for autumn/winter holidays.
Pets (usually dog(s)) are allowed free of charge by prior discussion with the owners. The owners are dog friendly having a Basset Hound of their own. Non-smokers only. An extensive range of books/guide books, films on video and some DVDs/CDs are provided for our visitors.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- telephone,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- pets accepted
Outside
Front drive parking for 2 cars. Small private and secure rear patio garden with tables and chairs. Front garden with rockery.
Coast/Beach
The coast at Arnside is a 4 mile drive away. With walks along the foreshore or if you are feeling energetic to the summit of Arnside Knot 800ft. Alternatively in the opposite direction (4 miles)you can walk along the old Lancater to Kendal Canal.
Golf
Golf at Kirkby Lonsdale 11 miles and Grange-Over-Sands 10 miles.
Travel
To get the best from the area a car is recommended. Travel to the area by road is generally via the M6 either junction 35 or 36. Should you wish to use public transport the famous 555 bus runs through Milnthorpe on it's run from Lancaster to Keswick and return. It is reckoned to be the most scenic route in England. Special family tickets are available.
Distances
Hillcrest Cottage is situated 1/4 mile from Milnthorpe village centre. The historic market town of Kendal is 6 miles. Lake Windermere is 13 miles (20 minutes by fast road). Kirkby Lonsdale (edge of the Dales) 13 Miles. Locally, Arnside 4 miles an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). RSPB centre at Leighton Moss 3 Miles. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis a wow with children 2 miles. Visit the famous clock from "Brief Encounter" at the fully restored Carnforth Station 7 miles. Midland Hotel Morecombe
Further details
Milnthorpe has a full range of local shops and a supermarket. An open air market is held every Friday. There are several banks and cash points. Just a short walk from the village centre is deer park open to the public. There are numerous local pubs and restaurants. Kendal has a popular leisure centre and swimming pool. Late in 2009 will see the opening of the new K Village retail outlet.
Booking notes
Deposit £85 per main season week, balance 1 month before holiday commences. Winter season weeks/short breaks £50. Payments via cheque made payable to N and V Brookes.
Guest comments
The owners of this property and Hillside Cottage Grange-Over-Sands have been established in Lake District holiday lettings since 1990. Repeat bookings run in the region of 70%. Visitors who originally stayed as children are now bringing their own children! We have visitors books full of favourable comments.
"If you ever want to sell this place let me know"
"So clean and tidy, you have thought of everything"
"So much to do and see I will have to come back again next year" - and they did.
For booking and further information
Property Ref E1096
Neil Brookes
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)121 352 0581
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