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Cark House Cottage

Cartmel Area, Cumbria

  • 4 Star Gold
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  • A superbly located character cottage which is ideally situated for your lake district holiday .

You can book this property from:

  • £725 per week
  • £104 per night
  • 4 Star Gold
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 2 double beds
  • 2 single Zip&Link beds (combine for king/super king)

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 2 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Ground floor WC
  • Ground floor bedroom

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Smart TV
  • River views

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Golf

Outdoors

  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Outdoor storage
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking

How far to ...?

  • Pub 0.2 miles
  • Shop 0.5 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

Cark Cottage is a superb character semi-detached cottage situated in the centre of the attractive village of Cark which is under two miles from Cartmel and just 15 minutes to the southerly tip of Lake Windermere.

This delightful cottage which has an upside-down layout with living space on the first floor is located next to the small river Eea in the centre of the village Cark in Cartmel. It is presented to an excellent standard throughout whilst still retaining original features such as beams, old fireplaces and exposed stone thus combines beautifully old and modern luxury.

Entering the cottage step into the spacious hallway with beautifully crafted built-in oak storage to the stylish fully equipped kitchen which even includes a wine chiller. This luminous duel aspect modern fully equipped quality kitchen looks out across the river and village. On this floor, you also have one super-king bedroom, one double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. One of the bedrooms has a door giving access outside and both are facing the pretty river with a weeping willow. The super-king bed is Zip & Link and can be set up as twin beds on request. 

Upstairs to the first floor, there is a spacious open plan living room dining area with wood burner, perfect for those chilly evenings to hunker down. There is also a separate mezzanine area with a small double sofa bed for an additional 2 people (available on request, please be advised as the sofa bed is a small double it will be better suited to children). On the first floor, there is also the spacious master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

Outside there is enclosed space to enjoy alfresco dining at the back or simply sit, relax and listen to birdsong.

This cottage is ideal for friends or families wishing to spend time in this lovely location and those wishing to explore the Lake District, surrounding area and the coast. In the village itself which also has a train station, there are two pubs both under 5 minutes walk and a shop with an artisan bakery just around the corner in Flookburgh village. Majestic Holker Hall which is set in glorious parkland and gardens has a café and festivals throughout the year from spring to December, is walking distance from the cottage along with walks to the coast.

The attractive village of Cartmel is close by with the ancient 12th-century Priory, the UK’s smallest race course which holds meets through the summer and the village is renowned for its gastro offering with the famous Michelin star L’enclume restaurant and bistro. The pretty village itself has an interesting array of shops, eateries and a local brewery as well as being home to sticky toffee pudding found in the artisan shop and cafe in the village square.

Just fifteen minutes away you are at the tip of Lake Windermere at Newby bridge where you can embark on a lake cruise and enjoy wonderful vista to fells and Lakeland shores or hop on the steam train to Haverthwaite for a taste of bygone times. Grizedale forest is also conveniently located which caters for the whole family with cycle paths for all standards.

Cark Cottage is a perfect location for local exploration of the coast and Lake District National Park. This delightful cottage is a wonderful choice for your holiday in all seasons. 

NB: There is the small river which runs by the front of the property which is walled off but children must be supervised at all times.

NB: The stairs to the mezzanine area are steep and narrower than normal due to the bespoke, age and unique character and style of the property.

This property does not accept EV charging via mains.

Reviews

We had an amazing stay here - spotlessly clean cottage with everything you could need and the comfiest beds :) We did not want to go home - thank you for the welcome basket too!

Mrs L,

A lovely roomy cottage in a great location.

Mrs R,

This is a prefect cottage for 6 people - 1.5 mile walk from Cartmel.

Mrs S,

We had a fabulous stay in Cark House Cottage with our friends and our two dogs. It's in a lovely little village next to a stream, there were lots of lovely walks direct from the cottage . The cottage itself is very spacious , with three lovely bedrooms, very comfortable beds and great showers. The fixtures and fittings are top quality and it was very clean throughout. There is a great takeaway Flounders in the next village Flooksburgh and the village of Cartmel approx 3 miles away is a real foodie place .it's full of pubs and restaurants . We ate out at 3 of the pubs ( which were all dog friendly ) and the food was excellent. You've got to try their sticky toffee pudding its amazing, You can buy it to take home from the village shop. We even had one included in the very generous welcome pack at the cottage. We would thoroughly recommend Cark House Cottage, it's a great base to explore the lakes and the coast

Mrs R,

We had the best week at the cottage celebrating my daughter's 30th birthday. The property is stunning inside and out. We were lucky to have sunny weather all week and made good use of the outside space. There is plenty of space at the front of the property for 3 cars. It is well secured with gates to keep our dogs in too. We were a party of 6 adults and 2 dogs and felt we had plenty of room for us all. The way the house is laid out is perfect, the lounge and dining area is upstairs but it is such a big bright room and offers much more space than you would have normally. All the rooms are beautiful and everything was spotless. There is everything you will ever need in this house and the welcome pack was a lovely touch with some very nice goodies in it! Cark is a great base for visiting the area. We used the bus into Cartmel and took a train ride into Grange over Sands and also Arnside. Would definitely recommend using the train as it was quick and no worries with parking. Would definitely recommend this property and we hope to return in the future.

Mrs N,

Lovely cottage with home comforts and really well equipped

Mrs P,

Lovely big cottage well situated in Cark village. Very well placed for the South Lakes.

Mr M,

Despite the somewhat 'strange' lay-out of the cottage, this is a very pleasant property to stay in and we all enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. we fully intend to come back next year if possible.

Mrs S,

A beautiful cottage, great location for coast and hills. So many attractions in the doorstep. Would like to stay longer next time to enjoy the village more and make the most of the outdoor areas as so well equipped. Thank you for a lovely stay we will be back.

Miss E,

The cottage is in a great location and is well equipped. The interior is cleverly designed and is set in a lovely place. There is parking for 3 cars, which is essential on the narrow lane.

Mrs D,

We had a lovely three night break at this beautiful cottage. The Welcome Pack was a bonus and much appreciated. The beds were so comfortable and we made use of the log burner for cosy evenings in. We couldn’t have asked for a more comfortable property. There were lovely walks from the cottage and we visited the local pub, Engine Inn, for a couple of drinks. Cartmel is only a ten minute drive away or a 40 minute walk (through the lanes rather than the main road as directed by a local). We enjoyed lunches at the Mallard Tea Shop and a Sunday roast at The Kings Arms. We will definitely look to return to this beautiful cottage.

Mrs M,

Good location close to Cartmel and good walking straight from the house! Comfortable and cosy house for our few days away before Christmas!

Mrs K,

We stayed in this beautiful cottage to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday with her family who all live locally. The cottage is beautiful inside with 3 double bedrooms which was great for us 6 adults and new born baby. The living area was warm and cozy with lots of space. wouldn't hesitate to stay here again as it has the Engine pub just at the end of the road and Cartmel is just a short ride away or a nice place to walk to which has lots of pubs and cafes to visit

Tony L,

Location

  • Booking line
  • Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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