The Old Farmhouse in Ravenglass, Cumbria.

The Old Farmhouse
Ravenglass

This character 18th century farmhouse renovation has been divided into three holiday cottages with many original features such as exposed stone walls, sandstone lintels over the feature fireplaces with wood burning stoves and fabulous beams made from wood retrieved from shipwrecks on the nearby sandy beaches 300 years ago. Dairymaid’s Cottage (ref 24751) features an original ship’s mast soaring up to the vaulted roof with a gallery landing leading to the bedrooms. Set on the owner’s working dairy farm each cottage has its own patio and shared use of 7 acres of grounds where children are welcome to play. The beach is a 10 minute walk and there are many other walks and superb views across the Western Lake District and seaward to the Isle of Man on a clear day. Nearby Muncaster Castle has an internationally renowned owl breeding centre and is an excellent family day out, also the Ravenglass to Eskdale miniature steam railway offers the opportunity to disembark along the route and walk the dale. A 6 mile walk past Santon Bridge takes hikers to Wastwater with its magnificent views of the Langdales. To the north lie St Bees, the start of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk and Whitehaven, a historic port with shops, museums, restaurants and modern marina. Shop and pub 1 mile._All properties: Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). Gas CH (underfloor on ground floor), elec, bed linen and towels inc. Digital TV (two in 24749). DVD and small library. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. D/washer. F/freezer. Large enclosed shared courtyard with patio and furniture. 7 acres of natural grounds shared with small caravan park. No smoking please. Friday to Friday._Ground floor: Living room with beams. Dining room with beams/kitchen. Wet room with toilet. Slate floor throughout. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 2 double (6ft zip and link), 2 twin. Separate toilet._T/cot. Parking (4 cars).