Two Country Houses in the Lake District
Routen House
Victorian Country Farmhouse - Sleeps `12
Routen House offers self catering holiday accommodation for up to twelve people. Originally a Victorian Country Farmhouse, it stands proudly by Ennerdale Water, one of the most spectacular and secluded lakes in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The house itself has four acres of it's own land with pastures stretching down towards the lake. In the garden there is a feeling of peace with panoramic views of the high fells and the lake. The separate paddock has a bubbling stream that commences its journey in the mountains and finally into the lake.
The historic village of St Bees is also close at hand with a long pebble and
sand beach and its famous cliffs with thousands of nesting sea birds. Market towns of Cockermouth and Whitehaven are only a short distance away
and the popular town of Keswick is only half an hour's drive from Routen.
Accommodation comprises of:- Beyond the fully equipped kitchen is the dining room, furnished with antiques and a long table suitable for dining as well as a quick takeaway from the nearby town of Cockermouth.
There are two sitting rooms:- both of which have recently been refurnished with new settees. The second lounge has patio windows which maximise on the superb uninterrupted views of the fells and countryside. The patio itself is the ideal place for barbeques or just to unwind with a drink after a hard day enjoying yourselves.
Upstairs on the first floor:- there is one double room and three twin rooms, all
sharing a family sized bathroom. For groups with families, kids love to take
over this floor, leaving the adults to enjoy the second floor with its two
ensuite double rooms.
The garden:- is ideal for children to play in.
Pets are welcome and there is ample parking.
About the area:- The unspoiled, tranquil valley of Ennderdale
is an ideal starting point for hundreds of walks - from gentle lakeside strolls
to energetic mountain hikes, rock climbing, mountain
biking in Ennerdale forest and fishing in the lake (permit required); pony
trekking and quad-biking (available nearby).
The nearest village, Ennerdale Bridge, has a Post Office and General Store, a
church and two public houses (both serving good food and a variety of beers,
including real ale).
Little Parrock
Little Parrock - Sleeps 10 - ideal for a large family, two families sharing or a get together of friends.
Standing alone in meadows against a backdrop of Lakeland mountains, Little Parrock is only 10-15 minutes walk from the bustling centre of Grasmere in the heart of the Lake District.
Around Grasmere lake there are plenty of gentle walks for those preferring lower ground, or why not take a rowing boat out to visit the island. For a greater challenge, Little Parrock is centrally situated for taking on the craggy peaks of Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw and the Langdale Pikes.
The village itself has plenty of shops to provide for your everyday need, and
it is well known for its gingerbread and fine food. There are many places in and
around Grasmere where you can enjoy a meal out or simply sup a leisurely pint after a
long day's walking, biking or simply relaxing.
The honeypot towns of Ambleside, Keswick, Hawkshead, Coniston, Bowness and
Windermere are within easy reach.
Built in Victorian times, Little Parrock has been extensively refurbished and redecorated over the past year to provide accommodation of a first class standard.
Accommodation comprises of:- The sitting room to the left and the dining room to the right mirror each other
and are reached via a grand hallway. Both rooms boast high ceilings and
Victorian bay windows. Although there is central heating throughout, real log
fires provide a cheerful atmosphere with added warmth on cold winter evenings.
The sitting room has TV, video and DVD player. The dining room encourages
convivial mealtimes with its long dining table which easily seats ten.
The kitchen:- boasts lovely views of the garden against a backdrop of never ending fells and mountains. It has been fully modernised and has dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, and oven. It is reached by a large breakfast room which catches the afternoon sun.
Back in the hallway, the staircase curves round to a large square landing, shared by five bedrooms - two king-size doubles, one double, one triple and one single. There are two bathrooms, one with bath & shower, and the other with a bath.
At the back of the house:- there is a beautiful spacious garden which catches the sunshine through most of the day. A large lawn area is flanked by a herbaceous border. There is also a summerhouse for the children to play in. The large garden behind Little Parrock is perfect for pets, children or late night barbeques.
The Surrounding Area
Ennerdale is one of England's wildest valleys. It is one of the most remote lakes, offering a place to escape even in the high season. Yet it is only a 20 minute drive from a variety of towns and areas. Ennerdale lake is a deep glacial lake, 2.5 miles long, ¾ mile wide and 148 deep. The water is exceptionally clear and contains a variety of fish. It is the only lake that does not have a road running alongside it.
Places to visit
Cockermouth:- Many museums including the Mineral Museum, the Toy and Model Museum and the Museum of Printing, Wordsworth House, Cockermouth Castle, Jennings Brewery, Sheep and Wool Centre. Keswick:- Lake Derwentwater 'Cars of the Stars' museum , 'Trotters and friends' pets farm, Keswick pencil museum, 'Mirehouse', country house where Tennyson wrote the Morte d'Arthur, and Dozens of pubs and restaurants serving good value meals
Activities in the area:- Sports centre and swimming pool, golf , hundreds of walks, rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing, pony trekking and quad biking. Lake Derwentwater, with launches, canoes, sailing dinghies and windsurfers for hire. Paragliding fun days or tandem flights, Quad biking and karting at Rookin House, Cycle and tandem hire Keswick climbing wall .
Availability and booking
We take full week bookings (Saturday to Saturday) from July to end September,
and weekend, midweek and full week bookings from October to end June.
Guests are asked to vacate the cottage by 10am on the day of departure and not
to arrive before 4.00pm to allow for additional cleaning and maintenance.
However, we do expect our guests to leave the cottage in a clean and orderly
condition!
Linen is provided and the beds are freshly made for your arrival. You will
need to bring your own towels though. All electricity and gas is
included in the weeks rental price.
For further information please visit our website:- http://www.routenhouse.co.uk
Email: joanne@routenhouse.co.uk
Mrs
Joanne Green
4 Park Avenue South
Northampton
NN3 3AA
Tel: +44 (0) 1604 626 383
Fax: +44 (0) 1604 626 383
