Property Description

Family run holiday lets in a rural hamlet within the Lake District National Park Exceptionally clean quality selfcatering holiday accommodation in the rural hamlet of Redmain 2 miles from Cockermouth Cumbria Occupies a peaceful rural hamlet two miles from the pleasant market town of Cockermouth and ten miles from both Keswick and the Solway Coast with its long sandy beaches and bracing walks Windermere and Ambleside are less than an hours drive away Redmain House dates from the 1690s and is a traditional Cumbrian long house with attached stone barns from which the holiday cottages have been converted to a very high standard whilst retaining many original features The Hayloft is equipped with fridge microwave washing machine combined TV and VHS video player radio electric and heating included linen blankets duvets towels and power shower over the bath Sleeps two people plus baby Both cottages have Broadband 247 internet access cable Cat 5 Network for connection to your own computer equipment Broadband is charged at an extra 15 per week or short break stay Both cottages are for NonSmokers only The Hayloft has its own private entrance door with stairway leading to a large open plan living room with kitchen on one side There is a bedroom with a double bed and room for a cot if required A separate bathroom provides a bath with a power shower over and a toilet French doors look out directly to the gardens The Hayloft now has the benefit of a combined TV and VHS video player and Broadband 247 internet access cable Cat 5 Network for connection to your own computer equipment We have a selection of VHS video movies that guests are welcome to borrow There is a list provided in the cottage Broadband is charged at an extra 15 per week or short break stay All floors are polished pine with rugs and much of the original stone walls have been retained The upstairs ceilings are lofted with exposed beams The kitchens are fully equipped with microwave refrigerator electric cooker hob and washing machine There are colour televisions and radios provided in each lounge All linen but not facecloths oil fired central heating and electricity are all included in the cost There is also an iron and ironing board and the Cottage has a trouser press A dryer is available in the laundry room for a nominal fee Windows look out onto the gravel courtyard by a small orchard with gently rising ground behind recently planted with a small deciduous wood under planted with bluebells Some games and books are provided for all guests to enjoy There is also a wildlife pond and a formal herb garden and three outdoor barbecues On your arrival there will be enough tea coffee sugar and basics like soap and washing up liquid to get you started

Local Area Information

Since we took over the property in a derelict condition in 1993 we have been determined to ensure that no artificial chemicals are used It took several years to clear the garden and part of the field of debris which had accumulated Soil that backed right onto the rear of the house was removed and dry stone walls repaired removing several old sinks along the way A muddy hole at one end is now a wildlife pond which is kept well watered by a natural spring emanating from the top of the field This natural spring also fills a manmade well which we believe at one time supplied water to the little hamlet of Redmain A small herb garden and old English rose garden replaces an overgrown patch closer to the house and is coming on well A further development in the garden is the addition of an enclosed fruit and vegetable area Although still in its infancy we do expect to be picking organic fruit and vegetables by Summer 2000 Naturally we will be offering our produce for purchase to our guests as things become available We will be putting a colour picture of the layout on the Website early next year so please watch this space This area will also include flowers and sculptures and places to sit and relax We have planted some 80 native varieties of trees which are now coming together to form the basis of a small wooded area Native varieties of wildflower have been encouraged to find a home and its amazing what appears courtesy of the birds So far red and white clover herb robert cranesbill and several forms of geranium Campion ragged robin ladys smock cardamine pratensis in abundance bluebells oxeye daisies snakeshead fritillaries cowslips primroses and for the first time last year the common spotted field orchid It would seem that a policy of doing very little has its own rewards The rest of the field area has been left well alone to see what else will appear It is not grazed or fed and is only cut once towards the end of July each year for hay Simon the farmer who cuts the field says his cows love the variety of buttercups and daisies that perfume the hay We have tried to work with nature and to encourage what is already there including wildlife and humans So there are plenty of areas to sit and quietly observe The placement of several bird nesting boxes this year we hope will give the birds a des res and help to keep down some of the unwanted insects The placement of an owl nesting house cant really call it a box in one of the large Sycamore trees this year is an exciting development Should we be lucky enough to encourage a family of owls we will be installing CCTV so all can watch the proceedings The whole area covers around two and a half acres and as the ground behind the house gently rises it gives wonderful views across the valley towards the mountains of Skiddaw and Grassmoor It is my favourite place to sit first thing in the morning and last thing at night Somehow resting your eyes on a distant horizon is very relaxing As the peak of Summer approaches the sun doesnt disappear until almost 11pm Its a great way to cast off your cares from the day before you go to bed It is a wilder form of gardening with some formal areas and we are constantly developing new ideas Theres always another plant to buy or that gorgeously scented rose you simply must have I dont suppose it will ever be finished We may have a tad more rain than the rest of England but when the sun shines there isnt a better place to be You dont always have to walk miles just take a picnic out into the garden and enjoy the view

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

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Contact Information

Name:	Christine Neale
Telephone:	44-01900-825695
Alt Telephone:	077612-01274-
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