Description
The Old Pottery is set within the Lake District National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site, this super property is perfect for a couple or a small family. Offering easy access to the lakes, fells and the rugged coastline of the South Lakes Peninsular. Set in the small village of Lindale, The Old Pottery is a traditional bank-built stone building, which originally formed part of a 17th.C water mill. Most of the mill is long gone, however the beck with its narrow dam that powered the mill wheel is just a stone's throw from the property. Just 2 minutes' walk away is The Royal Oak serving local produce and where booking is usually advisable.
Accommodation in Detail
Steps from the gravel driveway lead to the garden, where there is patio furniture. The porch leads to the entrance door which opens into the open plan sitting room / kitchen / diner with dual aspect windows. Some of the original oak beams add true character. A comfortable leather suite is arranged around the smart TV and the cosy gas coal fire. The fitted kitchen is well equipped with kitchen roll, washing up liquid, tin foil, cling film, bin liners, laundry pods, sandwich bags etc.
Payment: We accept PayPal but there is a 5% surcharge
COVID - maintaining stay safe guidelines
No Pets - due to allergies
No Smokers - due to allergies
1 Super king double bedroom with Egyptian cotton bedding
1 Single bedroom with Egyptian cotton bedding
Duvets / Pillows / Linens ( COVID - All removed and laundered )
Full bed linen & towels (bath sheets, hand towels, bath mat, tea towels, kitchen towels, dishcloths, oven gloves)
1 Bathroom with bath & overhead shower, hand basin, WC and illuminated mirror with shaver socket
1 Travel Cot - please note bedding & linen not provided
1 High Chair, potty, toilet trainer seat, step
Central heating
Gas coal effect fire
Electric oven - Gas hob
Microwave
Fridge / Freezer
Electric wok
Coffee cafetière
Coffee (ground) espresso machine
Washer/dryer
Iron & Ironing board
USB points: - there are 4 of these incorporated in 2 plug sockets (lounge and main bedroom)
Smart TV with HDMI outlet
Wi-Fi Broadband
Series 5 iPod Docking station
Gas & electricity inclusive
Hairdryers
Complimentary bottle of wine
Decorated Christmas Tree with the owner's Seasonal Best Wishes
Patio furniture
To the side of the cottage is off road, allocated, private residents' parking for 1 car
Nearest Pub - The Royal Oak 2 minutes’ walk serving local produce and where booking is usually advisable.
Location
The Old Pottery is situated in the pretty village of Lindale that lies between the sands of Morecambe Bay / Grange Over Sands and the stunning scenery of the Lake District.
Ideally located on the South Peninsular to explore the wonders of the English Lake District, we have walkers, there is a great choice of country walks in the Lyth Valley, canoeists, water skiers and sailors using the lakes, bird watchers visiting Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve where the Ospreys have a nesting site, fishermen, golfers, horse race goers, cyclists, foodies and historians. The Old Pottery is only 8 miles from Newby Bridge, at the foot of Lake Windermere where you will find the Lakeland Motor Museum, Ambio cafe ( from where you can watch the water rapids), Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam engine ride to Lakeside Aquarium and then hop on a ferry to Bowness, Ambleside or Brockhole. From Newby Bridge you can easily get either side of Lake Windermere to either, Bowness, Ambleside, Glenridding, Coniston, Hawkshead, Far Sawrey (home of Beatrice Potter) and Keswick. It is also close to the popular “foodie” village of Cartmel and of course Cartmel's famous racecourse where meetings are regularly held throughout the year.
The Lyth Valley lies behind Cartmel Fell to the east of Lake Windermere. The valley is known for its serene agricultural landscapes, its vibrant damson blossom in the spring ( at harvest time look out for locally made damson jam and damson gin from the valley in the local artisan food and farm shops) and its widely-acclaimed Lake District gastropubs including The Punchbowl at Crosthwaite, The Mason's Arms at Strawberry Bank and the Hare and Hounds at Bowland Bridge.
Not far away is the market town of Ulverston, the birthplace of Stan Laurel. You can see the house he was born in and visit the Laurel and Hardy museum. There is a wonderful bronze statue of Stan and Ollie outside the Coronation Hall.
From Ulverston you can take the beautiful coast road to Barrow and at Rampside you access Roa Island and then take a small boat crossing to Piel Island with it's pub and Castle.