High Houses, Snittlegarth, Carlisle, Cumbria ,England (Bassenthwaite lake, Northern Fells, Caldbeck, Lake District, Skiddaw.)

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High Houses

High Houses, Snittlegarth, Carlisle, Cumbria, England

"A cross between a farmhouse, a castle and a fine hotel" - our inspector loved High Houses. Tucked away at the quieter, northern end of the Lake District National Park, this beguiling and rustic 17th-century hilltop house has old lime-plastered walls, wooden beams, open fires, original flagstones and a sitting room floored with great planks of new oak. It feels utterly authentic and the owners, Oliver and Jill, have wisely resisted smoothing out the rough edges; 1920s graffiti still adorns the stable dividers. The hardships of country living have, however, been thoroughly banished, thanks to such modern comforts as sumptuous bed linen and towels, handmade soaps and hot radiators. The bedrooms may prompt some agonising decisions – do you opt for the room with the cockloft for kids and the roll top bath, or the four-poster room with the open fire? There's a huge farmhouse kitchen with a cosy Aga, a cavernous fridge and modern gadgets aplenty. Stunning, soul-quietening views reach out from every window to wildlife-rich farmland beyond - 350 aces of it and yours to explore. Venture further afield to the Lakes and the Solway Plain. Seventh heaven for sybarites - and hearty walkers!

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High Houses

Contact: Miss Jill Green

Tel: 01697 371549
Sleeps: 6
Rooms: 3 doubles, 2 bathrooms.
Price: £600 – £800. Flexible lengths of stay - w/ends, mid-weeks
Closed: Never.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Roman Fort 0.5 mile.
Lovely wedding location.
Wildlife watch: badgers, roe deer, foxes, bird-watching.
Dinners and/or suppers ‘dropped off’.
Stabling and livery provided for riding holidays.
Sailing on Bassenthwaite lake.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

High Houses

One of the bedrooms at High Houses

Inglenook fireplace

The area

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.