ESKMEALS HOUSE is a charming Georgian detached residence set in its own grounds consisting of, natural grounds, a walled garden and woodland which is approximately seven acres in total. The house is close to the Irish Sea and beach (3/4 mile) with a lengthy beach and surrounded by rich pastureland with spectacular views of the Lakeland Fells and hills.

Eskmeals House is near to Ravenglass and the wonderful Eskdale Valley, Wastwater (England`s deepest lake) and Scafell, (highest mountain in England).

The house is ideal for celebrations, business functions, groups or families wishing to enjoy the space and ambience of a large gentleman’s residence.

The house is full of character with large rooms containing working Georgian fireplaces and stoves for cosy evenings.

The accommodation includes:

• Morning room (16` x 13`6) with Georgian Fireplace overlooking the front garden.

• Dining Room (13`6 x 13`6) with period fireplace, three old pine tables and overlooking the front garden.

• Panelled Hallway and cloakroom with WC.

• Large, well-equipped kitchen (12`6 x12`) features Range style cooker with two ovens, grill, hob, griddle and warming plate. Commercial microwave (2600 watt), fridge and ample quantities of white bone china crockery and pans, etc.

• Utility area with fridge freezer.

• Drawing Room (16` x 21) with stripped floor, large multifuel stove, colour TV/DVD/VHS and large window overlooking the front garden.

• Games room with half size snooker/pool table, which leads into the walled garden.

• Banquet style dining room with stone floor, inglenook fire with stove and three large tables and benches.

• Half Landing To:-

• Bathroom with stone bath.

• WC.

• The staircase approaches:-

• Bathroom with Shower.

• Twin bedroom (12`6 x 12`) with a washbasin and overlooking the rear courtyard.

• Double bedroom (13`6 x 13`10) with en suite bathroom overlooking the front garden.

• Double bedroom (13`6x 13`6) with wash basin overlooking the front garden.

• Family room (17` x 16`) with en suite shower room, double and single bed overlooking the front garden.

• The staircase approaches:-

• Family room (15` x 10`) with double and single bed overlooking the courtyard.

• The staircase approaches the attic bedrooms:-

• Double Attic room (14` x 10`) with beamed ceiling.

• Bedroom with three single beds (16`6 x 11`) with beamed ceiling.

• Double Bedroom (10 x 10).

• Double Bedroom 16` x 11` with beamed ceiling and en-suite bathroom with sink and WC.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Holidays commence from 4pm on the day of arrival, earlier by arrangement if possible, and end at 10am on departure day, again later possibly depending on reservations before and after.

There is storage space for bikes,

Checklist of items included:

Please bring towels and tea towels

Bed linen, (duvets and white cotton linen)

Toilet rolls

Coal

Oil Central Heating

Electricity

Ample parking

Garden furniture

Barbecue

1 cot & 1 highchair

Please note a 20% deposit secures the booking with the balance due 8 weeks before your holiday.

Nearby Attractions & facilities

Muncaster Castle & Owl Centre

Ravenglass & Eskdale Narrow Guage Railway

Eskdale valley and Wastwater

All attractions of the Lake District within easy travelling distance

Local Pubs

Ratty Arms, Ravenglass, converted railway station serving good food with an extensive menu. Children welcome. There are also several other good pubs in the Eskdale Valley.

There are two excellent butchers, Woodalls at Waberthwaite, sausage and hams by appointment to the queen. Bewleys butchers, Bootle.

Mini market at Bootle and the nearest supermarkets at Millom, Egremont & Whitehaven.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling from the South leave the M6 at J36, onto the A590, A5092 and the A595 until you reach the village of Bootle. When you reach Bootle turn left just before the village shop on your right and follow this road (approx` 2 miles) to the railway crossing at Bootle Station, bear right after the crossing and head down this road until you reach the sea, the road bears round to the right here. Drive along this coastal road, past the main entrance to the MOD site, and then turn right at the White `Public Footpath Sign`. If you miss the right turn you will eventually reach the estuary (approx` ¾ mile). When you turn right you will see a black and yellow painted bridge infront of you. Drive under the bridge and through the woodland and Eskmeals House is on the left (approx` 200 yards past railway bridge).

Please make cheques payable to:

Yvonne or Kevin Shelley

Eskmeals Coach House,

Eskmeals,

Nr Ravenglass,

Cumbria.

LA19 5YF.

Email: enquiry@eskmealshouse.co.uk

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