THE OLD WASH HOUSE @ GRETA HALL
Keswick
Cumbria
England
1 bedrooms
Sleeps 2 people
Pets accepted
- NO disabled access
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Location: Greta Hall in Keswick, Cumbria was the former home of the Lake Poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey. The Coach House is located at the rear of Greta Hall, high above the banks of the River Greta. There is a large, utilitarian garden and untamed woodland with river frontage.
Distance from town: The Old Wash House at Greta Hall offers unexpected seclusion only five minutes walk from Keswick town centre. Ideal for exploring Skiddaw, Latrigg, Derwentwater and the Borrowdale, Bassenthwaite and Newlands valleys.
Area activities: The Old Wash House is a perfect base for walkers, cyclists, families, historians; anyone wanting to relax and enjoy the Lakes.
The Old Wash House at Greta Hall is located on the ground floor of the main house. This one bedroom property, which has been awarded a four star grading and a green tourism gold award, is able to accommodate two guests.
Accommodation: Fully equipped kitchen/dining/sitting room with a squashy sofa, TV/DVD/CD player, overlooking Greta Hall garden. Bedroom with views across the garden, this large bedroom has a beautiful king size sleigh bed. Bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin. A slated entrance hall with washing machine and plenty of space for wet boots and coats.
Dogs are welcome (max. 2) but must be restricted to the entrance hall.
On site facilities include parking and complete access to all the grounds.
Newcastle 2 hours.
To reach The Old Wash House at Greta Hall, Keswick by car from the M6 motorway, exit at Junction 40 and follow the A66 west towards Keswick. Continue along the A66 Keswick by-pass, a dual carriageway. At the roundabout turn left towards Borrowdale and Keswick. Turn left at the T-junction. Go over the River Greta. Continue past the entrance to the Rawnsley Car Park, past the Co-Op and go straight over the mini roundabout. Turn first left into Stanger Street. Continue up the hill to the T-junction at the end of Stanger Street. Turn left onto the private unmade road, 5MPH speed limit - CHILDREN PLAYING. A five bar gate at the end of the road brings you into the grounds.
By public transport - Train to Penrith. Stage Coach buses leave Penrith Rail Station at 15 minutes past each hour, the journey is about 45 mins. Get off the bus at the bus station beside Booths supermarket. Greta Hall is just five minutes walk from here. The owners are happy to come and help you carry your luggage up to Greta Hall.
Central Heating, Fireplace, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron/Ironing Board, Cot, Highchair, Satellite TV, DVD/CD Player, No Smoking, Pets Allowed, Towels included, Linens included, Utilities included.
BBQ, Children's Play Area, Trampoline, Zip Wire, Rope Swings, Garage, Garden, Garden Furniture, Parking.
Bars, Boating, Bus service, Children's play area, Cycle hire, Cycle ways, Excursions, Fishing, Golf course, Grocery store, Gym, Hairdresser, Horse riding, Indoor heated swimming pool, Live entertainment, Mini golf, Night club, Public telephone, Sailing, Snack bar, Taxi, Tennis court, Watersports, Walking, Climbing Wall, Museum, Parks,
Football, Cricket.
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