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Beamed Rural Cottage in Secluded Area, Tranquil Retreat, Near Local Attractions

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Tom's Cottage. The cottage's front door and the enclosed garden
Kitchen. Plenty of morning sun in this room.
The kitchen,the sun shines through the coloured glassware above the french doors
Dining room. This has seating for six. Tourist information/maps are in here,also
Lounge. FreeSat TV, local  clock. Feature fireplace, log burner, logsprovided.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 50.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dalton-in-Furness, ENG
  • South Lakes Safari Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Laurel and Hardy Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs cloakroom, with WC

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beamed Rural Cottage in Secluded Area, Tranquil Retreat, Near Local Attractions

Tom's Cottage is part of the former Park Cottage Guest House, situated just outside Dalton-in-Furness, 7 km from Ulverston, a country Market town. The cottage is in a rural location, overlooking Burlington trout lake, and has views of the southern Lake District fells. It is now a self-contained and completely independent holiday cottage, with enclosed garden at the front and a courtyard type area at the rear, each with garden furniture..Free Internet access.
BOOKINGS ARE 7 or 14 NIGHTS< SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY.
Three bedrooms, Two bathrooms. Plus downstairs WC Bedroom 1 is a double bedded room, with an en suite shower room and WC. Bedside lamps, dressing table and wardrobe. Bedroom 2 has a King-sized bed, bedside lamps, dressing table and wardrobe. It also has an extra room,- an ante-room- often used as a dressing room, with access to the bathroom which has a bath in addition to a walk-in shower. It is private to that bedroom, but can be used by Bedroom 3, as it can be accessed via the ante-room. Bedroom 3 is a single room, with a full-sized single bed Sky lights are in this room, not a traditional window. Minimum age of children is 8 years. There is a downstairs cloakroom with WC. TV/DVD in each of double bedrooms.
LOUNGE has log-burner in a character inglenook fireplace (Fuel provided), Comfortable leather sofas and local Grandfather clock. Free-Sat Smart TV, with Netflix, DVD, Wood burning stove.KITCHEN/DINER is fully equipped with gas oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, and all crockery, cutlery and the necessary equipment for cooking, There is an .Iron and ironing board. There are table and chairs for more informal eating. French doors lead out to the courtyard type area at the rear. which has an outdoor table and chairs .
DINING ROOM has dining table and seating for six, with stairs up to first floor.
The landing leads to all three bedrooms, plus there is a SUN-ROOM, which is a small area with large windows and seating. for 5. This place is super on a sunny day, overlooking your rear garden and our woodland at the rear of the house.
OUTSIDE, Car Parking; Enclosed garden to front, with garden table and chairs, Private enclosed courtyard area to the rear, accessed via French doors from the kitchen/diner. There is a barbecue, and dining table and chairs for Al fresco meals. Car parking for two cars. Sorry, no pets.

Property manager

Jim and Joan Nicholson

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 8 years and over are welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only one child, aged 8 years and over.can be accepted. House to be left in a clean and tidy condition, all pots washed, dishwasher emptied, and all pots put away. No bleach to be used due to septic tank.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dalton-in-Furness

Located in Dalton-in-Furness, this cottage is in a rural area. The Dock Museum and Laurel and Hardy Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Furness Abbey and Conishead Priory. South Lakes Safari Zoo and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Dalton-in-Furness, ENG

What's nearby

  • Furness Abbey - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • South Lakes Safari Zoo - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Laurel and Hardy Museum - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lake Cruises - 16 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre - 17 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Dalton Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Breeze Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Wizard Catering - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Horse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown Cow - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beamed Rural Cottage in Secluded Area, Tranquil Retreat, Near Local Attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beamed Rural Cottage in Secluded Area, Tranquil Retreat, Near Local Attractions?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beamed Rural Cottage in Secluded Area, Tranquil Retreat, Near Local Attractions?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beamed Rural Cottage in Secluded Area, Tranquil Retreat, Near Local Attractions located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from South Lakes Safari Zoo and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Furness Abbey. Progression Solicitors Stadium and Lake Cruises are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy cottage in rural location

Joan and Jim guided us in to a beautiful country cottage on a quiet rural road. On arrival, Jim checked us in quickly and showed us around. As 2 couples, the property was perfect as we had 2 bedrooms with private bathroom or ensuite shower. The cottage has the most fantastic front garden with a proper cottage garden which saw a lot of late evening use with a glass or two and nibbles 😃 There is a public footpath which takes you past some very friendly animals and along to the working brickworks. You do need to drive to anything but we didn't find this an issue as we self catered a lot and made full use of the kitchen. The washing machine was also useful when we got caught in a proper Cumbrian shower!!! We soon discovered that Coniston and Windermere were really quite local, nearer than we thought in fact. Ulverston is a great town with everything you could want. We would recommend the fishmonger for the seafood platter, which we picked up on our way to Cartmel races which was also very close. We played 3 rounds of golf, Dunnerholme, Grange Fell and Furness GC which were all very friendly and challenging. Thanks for a great stay and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful and relaxing

Well stocked with everything you need to make it a home from home.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous holiday at Tom's Cottage

Beautiful cottage in a lovely, tranquil location. Cottage has everything you need and more and the owners, Joan and Jim were friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend Tom's Cottage and hope to return one day. Thanks Joan and Jim x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage, in beautiful location

Absolutely perfect, we had everything we needed for our week. Beautiful and quiet and Joan and Jim are lovely and couldn't have been more helpful.

10/10 Excellent

RALF W.

sehr reizend und schnuckeliges altes, sehr altes Gemäuer mit moderner Einrichtung

alles was man brauchte war da, so klein es auch aussieht, es fehlte an nichts und man musste sich auch nicht einschränken. Gastgeber waren quasi unsichtbar aber zur stelle wenn gebraucht. jederzeit wieder.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger S., 70197 Stuttgart, Germany

Ruhige Lage, sauber, urgemütlich, Vögel, Natur pur

Ruhige Lage, sauber, urgemütlich, Vögel, Natur pur, idealer Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen im Lake District. Vermieter sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Schnuckeliges Cottage mit viel Räumen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

Everything we wanted!

We stayed at this cottage as we had heard from some friends that it would be just right for us. And this was so true! Peace and quiet, but easy access to shops, pubs and many places of interest. The cottage was warm and very well equipped- dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washer etc and a wide range of kitchen equipment. 2 bathrooms, a super sun room/conservatory. free WiFi, a large Samsung Smart TV, and TV's in both double bedrooms. a downstairs loo, - very handy! Garden furniture in the both front garden and rear courtyard garden. BBQ. The owners were very helpful and friendly, but were not 'in your face'. We would certainly go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Joan Nicholson

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This is Jim's family home. He came here when he was six years old, with his parents, Tom and Hazel. They used the end part of the house as a granny flat for Tom's parents, and that part is now a holiday cottage named Nell's Cottage, after his Grandmother. Jim left when he married, and then Jim and Joan moved into the house when Tom died, in 1996. Joan took early retirement at the same time, having worked as a trained nurse all her working life, finally becoming the Community Nurse Manager.Jim extended the house, and they did B&B for 11 years, in the middle part of the house and they lived in the new extension. They were an award winning B&B, having won a 4* rating and a Silver Award from the tourist board. In 2012, they retired from B&B. As many of the B&B guests had enjoyed staying at Park Cottage, and loved the area, Jim converted that part of the house into a second holiday cottage, calling that part Tom's Cottage, after Jim's Dad.

Why they chose this property

This property was the home of Jim, his two sisters and their parents. Jim loves the place, and would never sell it. He says he will only leave the place when he is in his coffin!

What makes this property unique

Peace and tranquility. No noisy traffic - we are up a private road. We partially overlook a large trout lake, and fishing permits are available.and we have some lovely views of the lake district fells -Scafell, Coniston Old Man, etc. The bird life is prolific, 34 types in and around our 3.5 acre grounds,(mainly steep woodland) and a further 32 types at the lake and the nearby farm. The farm breeds horses, and rescues older horses, and they roam freely outside our grounds. Many of them are huge shire horses. One of the Queen's drum horses was retired here, called 'Chocolate Box'.