Self-catering
cottages and other accommodation for bird watchers in NW England
Notable
Nature Reserves and other locations for bird watching in the north west of England are:
- St Bees
Head near Whitehaven, on the Cumbrian Coast features a large
population of seabirds on the tall sandstone cliffs. Find
colourful puffins in their burrows, black guillemots and numerous
razorbills, fulmars. kittewakes.
- Leighton
Moss, 3 miles north of Carnforth in Lancashire is an RSPB site
with shallow water and reed marsh. Wide variety of birds breed
here: reed warblers, teal, garganey, grasshopper warblers among
others. You may also spot migratory black terns and marsh
harriers.
- Gayton
Sands in Cheshire (RSPB) is a wintering area for waders and
wildfowl on the salt-marshes and tidal flats. Good numbers of
pintail.
- East Wood
in Greater Manchester. This is a tiny reserve of only 12
acres of deciduous woodland. A range of woodland birds can be
spotted here: tawny owls, great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches,
tits, robins, redpolls, tree creepers. Kingfishers and grey
wagtails may be spotted along the mill-stream if you're fortunate.
- Rostherne
Mere in Cheshire - a large mere, edged with reeds and
woodland. It lies about 4 miles south west of Altrincham.
Find mallard and tufted ducks, teal, shoveler, wigeon, pochard,
Canada geese. Black terns often visit in the spring.
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in 2 bedrooms at Sawmill
Cottage near Ravenglass, Cumbria |
 With magnificent views of the Lake District fells and mountains, Sawmill Cottage nestles discreetly off the main coastal route, just two miles from Ravenglass village on the outskirts of Waberthwaite.
The kitchen is fully fitted with fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, electric hob, oven and breakfast table. The living room is large with a dining area. It has an open coal fire (fuel not provided), TV & video and a double sofa bed. Upstairs there is a twin bedded room and a double bedded room as well as toilet and large double shower.
Outside there is an enclosed garden with patio area, lots of lanes and countryside to explore from the doorstep. Excellent bird watching.
Dogs are very welcome in the cottage (although we cannot accept more than two) at no extra charge. The cottage is heated by night storage heaters (plus the open fire in the lounge). Electricity for the storage heaters is included in the rent, the remainder is by a £1 coin meter. Bed linen is also included in the rent. The house is semi-detached.
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2-6 at Fisherground Cottages and Pine Cabins in
Ambleside, Cumbria |
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a popular spot in the Lake District, these pet-friendly
cottages and pine cabins in Eskdale are perfect
for exploring the lakes, countryside and bird watching.
Groups can be accommodated over several properties.
Good pubs nearby serve excellent bar meals. Phone
for a colour brochure.
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Email Ian for details
and availability. Telephone: 01946-723319 |
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