Causeway House - Cartmel

Causeway House
Cartmel

Causeway House | Cartmel

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Causeway House

Causeway House is the perfect combination of stylish decor, easy living and comfort, along with all the amenities of a perfect Lakeland village. Set in the beautiful and popular village of Cartmel, the property lies a few minutes walk from the village centre where you will find a clutch of excellent inns, the Michelin awarded L'Enclume and a contemporary wine bar, along with the village store.

Having arrived you step into the large kitchen, well equipped with a central island and a gas Rayburn cooker to rustle up your favourite dishes.

From the kitchen double doors open into a modern glass conservatory which overlooks the delightful gardens. From here you walk through to the dining room. Back to the kitchen where another door leads into the sitting room. Large and airy there is a plump sofa, a chaise longue and armchair all drawn to and around the super log burning stove.

From the sitting room you pass through to the central hall of which is a laundry cupboard and downstairs WC, and finally a small snug with TV great as a childrens den.

Up stairs there are three bedrooms to choose from, along with a cot room with travel cot. The master bedroom has pitched ceilings, a king sized double bed, TV and a super en-suite shower room. There are French doors that open onto the roof terrace above the conservatory, offering a splendid view of the Priory. The second double is very comfortable, also with doors opening to the roof terrace, and finally there is the twin bedroom. The master bathroom is pefect to relax in after a days exploration, offering a large walk in shower and a beautiful roll top bath to soak away tired muscles.

To the rear of the house lies the delightful garden which is part walled with lawns and shrubs, trees and borders, perfect for children to play and adults to simply relax and enjoy the peace.

All in all I really like this house, its location and style along with attention to detail, and I am sure it will equally please all who come, be it a family or a couple looking for somewhere that little bit special.

The Location

Cartmel is one of Cumbrias finest and unique villages. Set on the Cartmel Peninsular and surrounded by rolling hills that tumble down to the coast it is picture perfect. With ancient buildings, an impressive medieval priory, a towering arch and a sweet clear river along with the smallest National Hunt race course, this lively village is centred on a sunny square to gather and sit, or wine and dine in one of the many inns or fine restaurants.

There are good local walks, notable is Hampsfell and Eggerslack wood, a limestone fell and ancient woodland where the summit gives panoramic views of the Morecambe Bay and the Lake District Mountains, and where in spring the woodland is carpeted in bluebells.

The village is a maze of narrow streets lined by lime-washed and stone architecture, with the village square entered by a bridge on one side and under a monastic arch on the other. The Priory is a magnificent building and well worth a visit to see the architecture.

For shopping there is the Cartmel Village Store in the square, and in Unsworth's Yard you have Cartmel Cheeses and The Bread Shed along with The Red Pepper & Hot Wines shop. Once a month the village holds a food market with many local producers setting up their stalls. Along with the foodie outlets there is The Larch Tree selling quailty gifts and clothing and Chamberlain’s Gifts offering a range of delightful gifts and is supplier of life size sheep and animals for Cartmel-Shepy Village.

Cartmel has four decent pubs, The Cavendish Arms, The Royal Oak, Pig & Whistle and The Kings Arms. For something a little special you must try Simon Rogan's Michelin awarded L'Enclume, one of Cumbrias finest restaurants. Another good option is Rogan's wine bar, set by the river it is very relaxed and with excellent cuisine.

Come bank holidays the village buzzes with arrival of race day. Owned by The Holker Hall Estate the course is on the edge of the village and as well as the racing there is a carnival along with many other attractions.

Grange over Sands lies about a mile over the fell. This pretty Edwardian village overlooks the bay and you will find an excellent grocer, Higginson's famous butchers, two bakers and local stores. On the prom there are nice gardens to stroll and in summer the prom hosts an outdoor art market. Finaly Grange offers two golf clubs, both set in quite delightful countryside.

About fifteen miles to the east is Kendal, south lakes main town which offers a variety of good shopping with stores, supermarkets and farmers markets, along with dining and a good cultural scene with art galleries, theatre and cinema and makes for a good day out.

A mile out of the village is Cark in Cartmel and Holker Hall, a magnificent country house open to the public with beautiful gardens and a food hall.

A little further afield you have the coast where you can explore the edges of the bay. For me one of the finest walks in the Lake District is to set out along the shore from Arnside, on the the south side of the bay. Ahead of you stretch miles of silver sand, and as the tide comes in the view is spectacular. It must be noted that the sands are hazardous, but providing you keep to the shoreline the walk is fine.

About eight miles north of the village, clustered at the foot of Windermere lake, lies Newby Bridge, Lakeside and Fell Foot, the National Trusts parkland. Here you will find a couple of good inns, the Swan at Newby Bridge and, a mile further on, the Lakeside Hotel. From the latter you can hop on a steamer for a trip on the lake, which winds its way for ten miles into the central fells, passing on the way Bowness, Sawrey and finishing at the Waterhead terminus near Ambleside. At Fell Foot you can moor boats and hire row and sailing craft or simply swim and picnic by the shore. From Newby Bridge you can head north, through the Furness Fells, to explore the greater national park.

Over to the west lies Coniston Water, and in between the two great lakes is the Grizedale Forest, a day out in itself for walking or mountain biking. Beyond this lies the central massif of the Langdales for some high level walking and climbing.

Guest Reviews

'Dear John and Clare
We have just returned from a week in Cartmel, where we stayed in Causeway House. We just wanted to let you know that we were absolutely delighted with the cottage, and the service that we have had from your company.

Causeway House was just lovely. There were only four of us staying, so we had a phenomenal amount of space and comfort. The property itself was immaculate and clean, and served as a fantastic base for our stay in the Lake District. The only challenge that we faced was cooking on the Rayburn, however, this just gave us an excuse to dine out!
The owners of the cottage also arranged for one of their friends to drop by on our first morning there with wine, beer, cheese and bread from the local shops, which we thought was very thoughtful and generous - what a really lovely touch.
Thank you very much for the first class service, and we won't hesitate to contact you again, if we are looking for a cottage in the Lake District. Kind regards.'
Karen and Tom Allan - 21 April 2012

'A special cottage in a special village. Thank you so much for a super holiday, sad to go and cannot wait to come back'

Mr & Mrs B - Yorkshire

'Lakeland Cottages, your cottages just keep getting better. Thanks for sorting out a great place to stay, everything was perfect'
Guy and Clair - London

'More than we could have hoped for. The glass box is great for just chilling. The village is a gem, stop telling everybody!
Ron, Sue and family - Shropshire

'Just back from a great week at Causeway House. The owners have done themselves proud. Loved the village and the pubs. We will definitely come back. Thanks for everything.'
The Coopers and Russels - Newcastle

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