Mirefoot Cottages, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria ,England (The Lake District, Lake Windermere, Windermere, Kendal)

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Mirefoot Cottages

Mirefoot Cottages, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, England

Arrive in spring, for budding hedgerows and wild daffodils on grassy verges - the narrow lanes that lead to this spot in the National Park are a joy. And Kate, an Australian who married an Englishman and lives in the main house, is here to greet with a lovely big smile. The Old Grain Store is attached to the 17th-century farmhouse and has been restored to create two cottages. It is a fabulously comfortable and welcoming space. On the ground floor and the first floor is The Old Grain Store and, tucked underneath on the lower ground floor, The Old Shippon. In The Grain Store expect soft carpeting, white walls, a big-check sofa and chairs, an antique pine table, a log-effect wood-burner, board games and books (there is a highchair, cot and stair-gate for little ones too). And, from the L-shaped open-plan living area and small kitchen, an open staircase that leads to a spacious but cosy bedroom under the eaves, with sweeps of wooden ceiling, a velux window and a gorgeous view. A three-acre garden, with tennis court, imaginative landscaping and mini lake, is generously shared. And there's a private terrace with tomato plants and barbecue. You are six miles from Windermere and walks start from the door.

The Old Shippon (sleeps 2) is on the lower ground floor and is also available.

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Mirefoot Cottages

Contact: Eldred & Kate Curwen

Tel: 01539720015
Sleeps: 2 per cottage (4 in total).
Rooms: The Old Grain Store & The Old Shippon (both sleep 2): 1 double; bath/shower room.
Price: £215 – £510.
Closed: Rarely.

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

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.

A tennis court is available on or near the premises.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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

Lake Windermere (6 miles), fishing, sailing, canoeing, rowing, outdoor pusuits.
The Dales Way passes 400 yards away.
Famous local farm shops, Sizergh and Plumgarths, 3 miles and 8 miles away.
Bike storage and bike hire available.
Lucy Cooks, cookery school, 3 miles.
Free WiFi broadband connection.

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

The Farmhouse and cottages

The Old Grain Store bedroom

Patio area for The Old Grain Store

The Old Grain Store sitting room

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Mirefoot Cottages and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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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.