Holiday House in Portinscale, Nr. Keswick, Lake District
Stunning Period House, Perfect for Families and Groups
Ideally Situated for those who enjoy Sailing, Cycling and Walking from the Doorstep
Sleeps 6 adults + nursery with cotbed & single bed
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Rickerby House is a unique, family orientated home in the beautiful Lake District National Park that comes fully equipped to cater for the needs of all, including babies and toddlers. Not only is the essential corkscrew provided but we also provide a steriliser, blender, changing table, stair gate, bath seats, monitor, high chairs for baby and toddler, potty, plates, cutlery, toys, baby walker, baby bouncer, books for the under fives, backpack for baby and little tikes car for toddlers. We have spent the last two years modernising Rickerby House, which was built in 1752, and it now offers spacious and luxurious self-catering accommodation. For those with the energy from the doorstep you can enjoy fell-walking, mountain biking and water-sports (it is only a few minutes walk to the Lake and marinas) with rock climbing and much more nearby. There’s something for everyone.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Per week | |
| January / February | £700 | S/B £500 |
| March - April | £750 | S/B £500 |
| May - June | £850 | S/B £600 |
| July / August | £1000 | |
| September - December | £750 | S/B £500 |
| Xmas / New Year | £1300 | |
| Easter | £1200 | |
| Half-terms | £1000 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property are in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Arrival anytime from 3.00pm on the start date and vacated by 10.00am on the day of departure.
Changeover day is Friday. This is flexible for short breaks.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with super kingsize bed. Bedroom 2 with kingsize bed. Bedroom 3 with double bed. Bedroom 4 with 1 wooden cotbed and single bed. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with double shower and wc. Bathroom with bath/shower over, wc. Downstairs wc. |
| Kitchen: | Well equipped large kitchen/dining room with double oven, hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, blender and microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room with fantastic modern log burner, TV & DVD player. Family room with football table, TV and DVD player. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are provided. The property is cleaned on each departure. Logs for wood burner are provided. |
Notes on accommodation
Rickerby House is perfect for those with young families like us. We have a 3 and 2 year old and the house is equipped for us and therefore for other families.
We are sorry, but we do not accept pets.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair
Outside
Lawned front garden and paved parking area for 5 cars. Private side garden with lawn, shrubs and patio area with garden furniture and steps to south facing balcony.
Travel
Manchester Airport: 2 hours, Newcastle Airport: 2 hours, Penrith Railway Station: 22 miles. Car is recommended but not essential with good lake and road buses available to places of interest.
Distances
Nearest Town: Keswick, Nearest Town Distance: 1 1/2 miles, Shops Distance: 500 yards, Restaurant Distance: 500 yards, Pub Distance: 500 yards, Nearest Lake: Derwentwater, Nearest Lake Marina: 1/4 mile.
Further details
Portinscale is only minutes from Keswick which is a small but very attractive market town set amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in the Lake District and from which all visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities.
The three highest mountain ranges in England, Skiddaw, Helvellyn and Scafell Pike are all within easy reach of the house. Visitors can engage in a challenging trek, enjoy an unlimited number of planned walks or just take in the scenery. Historic places of interest to see and visit include the 4000 year old Castlerigg Stone Circle, Mirehouse, Victorian Museum, Cars of the Stars Museum, and the Pencil Museum.
Activities for the more energetic and adventurous are also catered for. A variety of watersports, paragliding, swimming, mountain biking and much more are all available at the many established centres. Keswick also offers two large public parks which offer games facilities in open, wooded and garden settings. Other facilities include a new sports hall, leisure pool, cinema, new theatre, golf, cycle hire, fishing, in fact more than most visitors expect.
For those who enjoy cooking there is a superb market of local produce on Saturdays and the excellent Booths supermarket can be found in Keswick town centre. Alternatively, you can sample the many restaurants and pubs of the village and Keswick.
Booking notes
We can hold a provisional booking for one week. A non-refundable deposit of £200 per week is required to secure your booking. The balance of the cost of your holiday is due 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. If booking within 4 weeks of the start of your holiday, full payment is required.
If the booking is cancelled less than 4 weeks prior to the start of your holiday, the payment is non-refundable.
For booking and further information
Mrs A McCrum
Mobile: (UK) +44 (0)7917 080815
Tel: (UK) +44 (0)161 233 0084
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