Tourist information is on display and potential visitors are welcome to view both of the properties by arrangement, prior to booking. The Orchards apartment occupies the ground floor of the main house, with the twin bedroom situated on the first floor. The coach house is situated in a corner of the grounds, behind the main house. Both properties are supplied with mains water and electricity (240v) and drainage is by a septic tank. Central heating and hot water is by means of an oil boiler. Both properties benefit from having a gas fire in the lounge areas. Damp items may be dried in a shared boiler house that also houses a tumble drier. The owners are in residence in the top two floors of the main house. Both properties have previously achieved the 3 star commended quality standards set by the ETC. Mobile phone users on 'Orange' can get a very good signal & we now have Freeview to enjoy (good picture now)!

Eskdale Corn Mill in the tiny village of Boot

The Orchards Apartment:

The accommodation has a spacious feel with large rooms. Good storage space with lots of space for outdoor gear, boots, etc. Everything but the twin bedroom is at ground floor level. It is double-glazed, fully carpeted(except for the kitchen which has an original slate floor and the bathroom which has porcelain tiled floor) and tastefully decorated throughout. Outside are places to sit and enjoy the tranquil surroundings with pleasing views down the valley to Muncaster Fell. Parking for two cars is provided within the grounds adjacent to the house. WiFi is available in the Lounge area. Pet friendly.

Briefly comprising: separate entrance from covered porch leading to hallway. From which are the lounge (bay window, living flame gas fire set in an original marble fireplace, TV, stereo, DVD & video), double bedroom with wrought iron bed and triple wardrobe, kitchen (lots of fitted units, dining table, electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, auto washer) and stairs
leading up to the twin bedroom. Through the kitchen is another hallway that leads to the bathroom (bath with electric shower over, basin and wc).

Looking down the Wasdale valley from the famous Napes Needle.

The Coach House:

The accommodation is a converted coach house having a homely feel with lots of exposed beams. Alterations converting it from a coach house were completed in the year 2000. Good storage space with lots of space for outdoor gear, boots, etc. It is double-glazed, fully carpeted (except for the kitchen which has an original slate floor) and tastefully decorated. Outside,
there is a patio and garden area in which to sit and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Parking for one car is provided adjacent to the coach house. Please note, this accommodation is not pet friendly (sorry)!

Briefly comprising: entrance leading into the lounge (large, with French windows overlooking the garden area, living flame gas fire set in an original slate fireplace, mini-hifi/cd, TV, DVD & video). Access to the kitchen is through the lounge and down 3 stairs (feature olde-worlde fire range, lots of fitted units, dining table, electric oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, auto washer and velux window over). A spindle staircase leads up from the lounge to the double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bath with hand-held showerhead, basin, wc and velux window).

View of Bow fell, upper Eskdale.

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