Otters Holt

About this property

Otters Holt is a charming river side stone terrace cottage in the National park conservation village of Great Asby. Unusually this Cumbrian village sits within the Yorkshire Dales National park, situated in the beautiful Eden Valley, where the Dales meet the Lakes it makes the perfect base for exploring this stunning part of the country with the Dales and Lake District National parks on your door step. With a fantastic open plan living, dinning kitchen with inglenook fireplace, stunning double height master bedroom with a romantic super king four poster bed and wood burning stove, two further cosy bedrooms and pretty enclosed courtyard garden, countless walks and cycle rides on the doorstep and a friendly country pub a short stroll away. Otters Holt makes the perfect choice for a romantic couples escape, a group or family holiday, come share our little bit of Eden. The cottage boasts a lovely comfortable interior; be welcomed into the open plan living space where you can look forward to evenings relaxing in front of the crackling wood burning stove, chatting, playing games or watching your favourite TV show or DVD. Conjure up a delicious home cooked meal in the well equipped kitchen dinner, with handy dishwasher, ready to enjoy at the dinning table for five as you recount the days adventures, and why not try making waffles for breakfast! Climb the stairs up to the first floor where you will find a well appointed bathroom and look forward to an indulgent soak in the bath after a long country walk or refreshing morning rinses under the overhead shower. When sleep calls choose from three lovely bedrooms; a generous super king size with romantic four poster bed, wood burning stove and TV, as well as a double and a single, all with plenty of storage for your belongings. Outside, the pretty front cottage garden has views of the beck (which sometimes runs dry in the summer months) and faces east; perfect for a morning cuppa while listening to the birds and babbling beck. If you’re lucky, you may see red squirrels on the beck side looking for food. The secure back patio garden catches the afternoon and evening sun, a great place to enjoy a glass of wine and some alfresco dining. A short walk along the beck is the renowned Three Greyhounds pub offering a warm welcome and home cooked meals, there are also a number of cosy country pubs and tea rooms and even a chocolate factory with cafe within the surrounding villages. For a wider selection of amenities take the short drive to Appleby-in-Westmorland where you can stock up on essentials. Visit Appleby castle or the grade 2 listed building of St Anne’s hospital, wander along the River Eden,test out your swing at the excellent Appleby golf course or hop a train on the world famous Settle to Carlisle scenic railway. Great Asby is an exceptional location sitting in the beautiful unspoilt Eden Valley, within the Dales National Park and only a short 10 mile drive from the Lake District National Park and Penine AONB. The village is a paradise for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers surrounded by numerous walking trails and cycle routes. Red squirrels and roe deer are regularly spotted in and around the village, red squirrels have even been seen in the garden. Otters, dippers and kingfishers have been seen in the beck not far from the village, why not see how many different birds you can spot at our bird table! Great Asby Scar nature reserve, on the outskirts of the village, is an important and rare limestone pavement habitat and offers stunning distant views of the lake district fells and pennies mountains. Continue on to Penrith gateway to the northern lakes, home to a remarkable 14th century castle, the fascinating Penrith museum which houses Roman pottery, the Thacka Beck nature reserve and renowned Penrith Beacon Monument which sits over looking the town, is a great hiking spot. From here venture in to the Lake District National Park, where you can explore Dalmain House and historic gardens, try your hand at a wide variety of water sports at Ullswater or tackle the famous Hellvellyn peak. This and more awaits you at Otters Holt.

Appleby-in-Westmorland, a mediaeval town located in a valley of the River Eden, is surrounded by the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the Lake District Fells. This charming northern English town, once the seat of Westmorland's county government, is nestled in the verdant Eden Valley. Guest can enjoy the beautiful views of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, as well as several hiking and cycling trails and the town's wonderful leisure centre, while staying in Appleby.

Quality independent stores, cafes, and delicatessens in Appleby sell food and crafts made in the area.

Historic Boroughgate connects the Norman Castle and St. Lawrence's Medieval Church, both of which are well-preserved examples of their respective periods. One of the most scenic rail routes in the United Kingdom, the Settle-Carlisle Railway, passes through Appleby on its way to Carlisle, and many of the old steam trains still travel this route, passing over the ancient and breathtaking Ribblehead bridge. Ullswater and the Lake District are just a short drive away, making this a great place for a holiday.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size four poster bed with TV and woodburning stove, 1 x double, 1 x single.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove

Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning stove.

Electric range, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, slow cooker, waffle maker, coffee grinder.

1 x TV, 1 x Smart TV with Netflix (please use own log in and subscription), DVD player, WiFi.

Books and board games.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

On-street parking.

2 well-behaved pets welcome.

Rear enclosed garden with patio and furniture.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 5.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles