Borwick Fold is set in a wonderful, tranquil location high on Hawkshead Hill close to Tarn Hows, with truely superb panoramic mountain views. Surrounded by fells, tarns, woodland, it offers a great base for many outdoor activities, and in which to unwind. Two rather special self catering cottages have been imaginatively converted from the barn and stables of the 17th century farmhouse. Martingale Cottage offers very comfortable accommodation for 2.

THE ACCOMMODATION CONSISTS OF -

Martingale Cottage has a cosy open-plan living/dining room with the kitchen partially screened. It has slate floor with rug, beamed ceilings and lintels and deep-set windows. There is a comfortable armchair and settee, flatscreen TV - with digital 'Freeview' channels and DVD player. There is Broadband Internet access for your computer.

The compact kitchen is well designed and has hand-made Italian tiled work surfaces. It is fully equipped with electric cooker, fridge and microwave.

There is a shared utility area with washing machine and freezer.

The romantic double bedroom is reached by a wide spiral iron staircase (handcrafted by a local blacksmith) and has a window seat, beams and wooden floor with rugs. You can lie in bed and enjoy the stunning view across the valley. The en-suite bathroom has a bath with a shower, hand-made Italian tiles, a wooden floor with rug, washbasin and toilet.

Borwick Fold cottages stand in 3 ½ acres of gardens, fell land and paddock and is managed for wildlife - with conservation and the environment in mind. Owls hunt on the property and deer and red squirrels frequently visit. Dibley, the black Labrador plays in the courtyard and Pygmy goats and free range geese roam in the paddock. Guests have the use of picnic tables and Petanque pitch. There is off road parking for 1 car.

Other Information

• Friday changeover
• Secure bike storage available
• 1 Well behaved dog allowed
• Ideal for couples - sorry not suitable for toddlers
• Spectacular views
• Linen included
• Central heating
• 2 acres of private fell with hide
• Off road parking
• Washing and drying facilities
• Short walk into Tarn Hows
• 1 mile from Drunken Duck pub
• Towel hire available
• Picnic table/ BBQ/Pentaque
• Internet Access
  

  Visitor book

  Name: Diana Morris - 14-Oct-2011
  Comment: Lovely, well-equipped, cosy cottage, tucked away and very quiet - no criticisms at all.
  

  Name: Diane Norris - 12-Aug-2011
  Comment: This was a cosy cottage with THE most wonderful view in the Lakes, overlooking a working farm. The bench out front is an early morning suntrap and late evening sun to be caught at the large picnic table at the end of the drive below the petanc ground. The hide right at the end of the garden is a wonderful extra, as are the great selection of books
  

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