Marlowe Cottage, Caldbeck, Cumbria ,England (Lake District, North Lakes, Caldbeck, Northern Fells, Lake District National Park)

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Marlowe Cottage

Marlowe Cottage, Caldbeck, Cumbria, England

How fitting that this serene village house is named after a Shakespearian actress! Its sophisticated style is thanks to Jen, who loves picking out antique furniture, unusual artworks, fine old mirrors and pottery pieces. Shelves in the large, beamed living room groan with posh trinkets, flowers and books, while two fireplaces hold a blackened range and wood-burner. Snuggle into a leather sofa, dine at a chunky table or spill out to the patio barbecue and sunny terraced lawn. In the cosy fitted kitchen there'll be a hamper of home-baked treats to greet you (meals can be ordered too). Upstairs are two inviting bedrooms, subtly luxurious with their vintage pine dressers, marble-topped tables, lacy pillows on cast iron beds. There's a small fireplace in one bathroom along with a whirlpool bath and fluffy towels. Downstairs is a sweet single room and, if you need to retreat, a winding wooden staircase leads to a tiny mezzanine, all oak floors, beams and rough white walls. Pretty Caldbeck is an old North Lakes milling village, just as tranquil now as it was a hundred years ago – strolling ducks and sheep, a village green, tea rooms, a 12th-century church – and of course this all comes wrapped in glorious Lakeland countryside.

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Marlowe Cottage

Contact: Jen Arkell

Tel: 01697 476417
Fax: 01697 476039
Sleeps: 5
Rooms: 1 double with bath, 1 twin/double with bath & shower, 1 single.
Price: £475 – £780. Minimum stay 3 nights (exc. peak season).
Closed: Rarely.

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

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

Unspoilt lakeland village with all amenities
Keswick, Cockermouth, Penrith and Carlisle all within easy travelling distance
Fell walks and good biking terrain from the doorstep
Afternoon tea and welcome hamper with local produce on arrival
Quality drop-off menu available
cots, highchairs, toyboxes and books in abundance

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

Rear elevation from garden

Master Bedroom

Living Room

Rear Patio

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Marlowe Cottage 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.