Overview
Property
The Manse Cottage Great Broughton Cosy cottage North Lakes
The Manse cottage (Was the home of a Christian minister) is a lovely two bedroom late Georgian home in the Western Fells in the delightful village of Great Broughton. Free Wi-Fi is available. It has one double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom that accommodates 4 adults comfortably making it a perfect retreat. This is a very cosy cottage and is ideal for holidays and getaway breaks. The home is beautifully furnished and it has its own dedicated parking space right in front. Walking and easy riverside rambles are possible from the front door.
The village of Great Broughton is located on the river Derwent that flows from Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite lakes. The cottage is ideally located equally close to both the seaside (The Solway firth) and the Western fells. The village has a post office/ general store and has 3 pubs and a restaurant for bar meals at the Broughton Craggs Hotel .
Your holiday from beginning to end is of the utmost importance to us and with this in mind a complete check is made before your arrival. There will be a welcome pack to start your holiday which will include some essentials such as tea, coffee, milk and bread.
We look forward to making your holiday a unique and memorable experience.
Top Traveller Review
Cosy Cottage
About the Owner
About Robert Lockwood
I grew up in Yorkshire England and I am a retired Travel Agent and Mountain leader. Our passion for the Lake district lead us to purchase this cosy cottage conveniently located in the Western fells of the English Lake district. I am retired and have been a walk and klettersteig leader in the Austrian Alps. I was previously a Travel Agent in England.
I have a passion for the Mountains -walking climbing and skiing. My other interests include sailing and I have been a Christian for 15 years.
My wife Lesley is a retired hotelier and she ran her own hotel in the city of York England.
Our cottage in Great Broughton near Cockermouth is in an ideal location for both the lakes and the seaside. The less visited western fells are easily accessible from the cottage along with the towns of Cockermouth and Keswick.
Robert Lockwood purchased this cottage in 2015
Why Robert Lockwood chose England
The property is beautifully maintained and located close to the market towns of Cockermouth and Keswick with all there attractions. As well as all the usual sports and outdoor activities, there is the added attraction of the beaches on the Solway firth. Theatre, restaurants and shopping are close by and our village has its own post office and general store.
What makes this cottage unique
The ease of access to the less visited western fells and lakes makes this an ideal base for touring this beautiful part of the lakes.
11 Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(11 traveller reviews)
Cosy Cottage
An excellent holiday cottage. We were there for five days including Christmas. Even the one wet and windy day was made enjoyable in this well-prepared and cosy cottage. Christmas decorations were up already! Directions to the property were accurate and there was already some heating on. There was plenty of information in the cottage about the facilities provided and possible attractions in the area. A prior exchange of emails with the owners added to this. Highly recommended.
A warm welcome in a cold November - The Manse, Great Broughton
We had a lovely stay at The Manse. The cottage was really cosy, well equipped and comfortable; it felt like staying in the home of a friend, rather than in a holiday let. We had the luxury of there being just the two of us but there’s plenty of room for 4.
The arrival instructions, equipment instructions and information book for local services were extremely helpful and very clear.
We’d read a review saying it’s a bit out of the way; we found that to be part of the charm. Being “just outside” the national park means it’s a little bit quieter than some places but, with the A66 just down the road, everything is easily reached.
Thanks to Robert and Lesley for letting us share your holiday home – we’ll certainly be looking to do so again.
Gary and Beverly Sargeant
Great village location
Lovely property in a village location
Excellent facilities, everything you need in the cottage. Very cosy, comfortable beds, we slept very well. Close to Cockermouth and the western lakes for beautiful scenery. A great place to stay.
small cosy comfortable well equipped cottage
If you're looking for a slick kitchen and designer bathrooms then maybe this cottage isn't for you.But if you want a cosy comfortable well equipped home- from-home in a good location for the NW Lakes, then go for it. We really appreciated the gas fire which warmed the place up beautifully, the cotton bedding, quality towels and good cooking facilites. The knives were sharp -always a good sign! And the Explorer maps were useful. Thank you.
Exceeded our expectations
Cottage was very easy to find and just a short drive from Cockermouth. A perfect base to explore the west Lakes from.
Inside it had everything you would need its was comfortable,warm and very clean . Kitchen was very well equipped
The Double bed was very comfortable,can't comment on the two singles as didn't use them ,
The stairs are a little steep but no problem if you don't have mobility problems .
The floor in the second bedroom was a bit rickety ,probably needs a couple of floor boards replacing ,but the decor was pleasant through out
We had three lovely days at the cottage and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others
Thank you Robert and Lesley
"Just Lovely"
This cottage was absolutely perfect, great location and very homely. The owners have provided all the finishing touches you could wish for and the facilities in the village were great. There are a few friendly pubs, a hotel in walking distance which we ate at (again lovely) and a well stocked shop and bakery. Cockermouth is a few minutes drive away and has everything you need to provide for your stay. This part of the lakes has the dramatic scenery and is not as over-crowded as Windermere ect. I could not recommend this cottage higher, you should definitely stay here. Thanks for the welcome break and we'd love to return soon. Thank you.
Location
From the Owner
“The property is beautifully maintained and located close to the market towns of Cockermouth and Keswick with all there attractions. As well as all the usual sports and outdoor activities, there is the added attraction of the beaches on the Solway firth. Theatre, restaurants and shopping are close by and our village has its own post office and general store.”
Activity and Interests
The Cumbria region
The Lake District national park is the UK's number 1 destination and its beauty is quite unique and cannot be compared. Every outdoor activity is catered for. The main interests are - bird watching, fishing (rivers and sea), golf, climbing, via ferrata, walking, gill scrambling, canoeing, boat trips, cycling and mountain biking. The tranquillity of the Western fells which are nearby lead you to the spectacularly beautiful lakes of Buttermere, Crummock water, Wastwater and Ennerdale water are all within reach by car touring and there are endless picnic sites. For the sporty the summit of England's highest mountain Scafell Pike is achievable and for the fell top bagger - the wainwrights will beckon. Lake side walks and boat trips are justly popular on nearby Derwentwater.
The village of Great Broughton is located on the river Derwent that flows from Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite lakes. The cottage is ideally located equally close to both the seaside (The Solway firth) and is in the Northern Lake District and Western fells. The village has a post office/ general store and has 3 pubs and a restaurant for bar meals at the Broughton Craggs Hotel . The beautiful lakes of Bassenthwaite, Buttermere, Crummock water, Derwentwater and Wastwater are easily accessible. Swimming and beaches are possible in the lakes and the seaside town of Allonby ( 20 minutes). The mountains of Skiddaw, Grasmoor, Haystacks and Scafell in the western fells are wonderful days out for walkers and mountaineers. The town of Cockermouth is nearby and is the home of Wordsworth house, Jennings brewery, boutique shops and restaurants. Keswick is a short 20 minute drive and this has market days (Thursday and Saturday), lake boating, the Pencil museum, swimming pool, Theatre by the lake, cinema and many thriving restaurants and shops. The Whinlatter centre is close by and features café, bike hire, high ropes course, mountain bike trails and a live video camera in the Osprey nest (May to September)
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
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Early summer offer 2017
23 Apr 2017 -
25 May 2017
3 night minimum stay
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£170
for 3 nights
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£50
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£55
Fri,Sat
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£340
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May holiday 2017
26 May 2017 -
3 Jun 2017
4 night minimum stay
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£300
for 4 nights
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£70
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£410
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Early summer 2017
4 Jun 2017 -
27 Jul 2017
4 night minimum stay
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£300
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£70
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£410
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Summer holidays 2017
28 Jul 2017 -
2 Sep 2017
4 night minimum stay
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£300
for 4 nights
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£70
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£420
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Late summer and autumn
3 Sep 2017 -
20 Oct 2017
3 night minimum stay
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£185
for 3 nights
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£55
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£340
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October half term 2017
21 Oct 2017 -
29 Oct 2017
3 night minimum stay
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£200
for 3 nights
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£60
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From
£65
Fri,Sat
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£370
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Autumn 2017
30 Oct 2017 -
15 Dec 2017
3 night minimum stay
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£170
for 3 nights
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From
£50
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From
£55
Fri,Sat
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£310
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Christmas and New year 2017
16 Dec 2017 -
2 Jan 2018
4 night minimum stay
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£340
for 4 nights
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From
£80
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From
£90
Fri,Sat
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£500
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Winter 2018
3 Jan 2018 -
16 Feb 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£170
for 3 nights
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From
£50
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£310
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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£170
for 3 nights
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£50
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£55
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Additional pricing information
| Cleaning fee for 2 | £20 |
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date.
- 100% refund for cancellations more than 30 days before check-in date.
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Facilities
From the Owner
“The ease of access to the less visited western fells and lakes makes this an ideal base for touring this beautiful part of the lakes.”
Property Type
- cottage
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
General
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Free Wifi
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- Books ...
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library ...
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Library ...
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Location Type
- mountain
- near the sea
- rural
- village
Attractions
- autumn foliage
- bay
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- swimming
Floor Area
- 53 m²
Bathrooms
- Bathroom - Toilet, Bath with Shower
- Shower over the bath
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed
- Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
- View from the bedrooms of the western fells.
Outside
- Golf ...
- Garden
Meals
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 4
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- children welcome
Special Offers
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