3 Sykes Cottages Assessed Cottage

This lovely grade II listed farmhouse is a stone-built detached building, set on the side of Wild Boar Fell. With breathtaking views of the Howgills and the surrounding countryside, the property was constructed in the early 1600s and as is equipped to a high standard with antique furniture and many original features. The farmhouse kitchen is impressive and boasts low beams, stone flooring and a cosy wood-burning stove. The spacious lounge offers an open fire to provide guests with a warm, comfortable holiday cottage in a stunning, tranquil setting. With so much to see and do in the surrounding area, visitors will be spoiled for choice.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x family room with 3 beds (twin beds and 2' 3" single). Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area and woodburner. Sitting room with open fire.

Amenities

Electric storage heaters with woodburner and open fire
* Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dryer, small TV for DVDs only, DVD's, selection of books and games, WiFi, , good mobile phone signal
* Electricity and starter pack for fires inc. in rent,
* Bed linen and towels - due to covid 19 these are not included in the rent, please bring your own (the double bed has a King sized duvet - we will provide the bottom sheet for this as it is a 6x6ft bed.
* Cot and highchair on request
* Off road parking for 4 cars
* Garden with patio and furniture
* Storage area for bikes/hiking gear
* Sorry, no smoking
* Two well-behaved dogs welcome
* Shop 6 miles, pub 3 miles
* Note: No TV channels
* Note: 17th century property narrow stone stairs .Note: Water supplied from Bore hole; safe for washing and drinking
* Note: Cottage accessed via 500 yard long farm track, through two gates and across a muddy farmyard - access difficult in very snowy/icy/wet conditions - have your wellies to hand on arrival!
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Please note, due to the rural location of this property, should you decide to take dogs with you, please be mindful that livestock can be located in fields next to the cottage and dogs must be kept under control at all times.
 

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WalkLakes nearest walks to here (as the crow flies) are:

• A Scout Scar Amble which starts 24.1km (14.9 miles) away
• Grey Crag, Harrop Pike, and Tarn Crag above Longsleddale which starts 24.9km (15.4 miles) away
• Hugil Fell and Reston Scar above Staveley which starts 25.2km (15.6 miles) away
• The Kentmere Horseshoe which starts 27.2km (16.8 miles) away
• A Riggindale Round which starts 28.1km (17.4 miles) away