This 400-year-old self catering cottage rests among the mountains of the famous Lake District National Park. Accessed by private road, the property benefits from an idyllic location in the heart of the Western lakes. With five bedrooms, one ensuite, and two further bathrooms, the property easily sleeps ten people. Recently renovated and refurbished to a high standard, the property boasts the latest in modern convenience while maintaining the intimate features of a classic Lakeland cottage.

The kitchen has plenty of space for cooking for ten. There is a large American style fridge with cold water and ice dispensers. The cooker has 5 rings and there is also a microwave, dishwasher and dining area which has a large extending French Oak table with matching oak chairs and benches to comfortably seat 10 The sitting room has widescreen television with Sky+ satellite, DVD and VHS video player. There is a broad fireplace containing a powerful solid fuel stove with glass windows for safe operation as either an open fire or a closed stove. Coal and firewood are provided to create the perfect atmosphere. Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, cards and other games are provided for entertainment.  Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.

Eskdale is a wonderful starting point for hundreds of walks, either on the fells or along the banks of the River Esk, which flows from Scafell at the top of the valley down to the estuary at Ravenglass, an old fishing village complete with a ruined Roman bath-house! The river has natural pools for swimming and is a popular place for canoeing and for fishing. The famous Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway terminal is about a mile away and runs along the valley, its steam trains leisurely making the seven mile journey down to the sea. Although the cottage feels isolated, it is only 15 minutes walk from the Boot Inn or Brook House Inn, or half an hour from the Woolpack Inn. The village shop and post office (a 5 minute drive away), Eskdale Stores, sells a comprehensive range of goods, including groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, food to go, alcohol and newspapers.

Please visit http://www.hollinhead.co.uk/gillbank to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Cumbria.

Views of Scafell and the Esk valley greet visitors from the windows and gardens. Numerous walks invite you outdoors - whether for a leisurely stroll among the hills and tarns, a quick trip to one of the three pubs within walking distance, or a serious assault on Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Wastwater, the deepest lake in England, is a four mile walk from the property. Visit Cumbria's beaches - St Bees is a delightful beach with breathtaking views toward the Isle of Man from St Bees Head. St. Bees is the start of the coast to coast walk and only heritage coastline between Wales and Scotland with an RSBP bird reserve. Muncaster Castle with its gardens and owl centre. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Ratty Railway.

Travel: Oxenholme railway station (1.5 hours)

Good places to visit: Eskdale Art Exhibition - held on the Whit Bank Holiday weekend in May at the Primary School in Eskdale Green. Boot Beer Festival - held in June. Eskdale Fete, Held annually at the Outward Bound Centre, Eskdale Green, August Bank Holiday Eskdale Show - the last Saturday in September in the field by the George IV pub.

Annual Events: Within one hour's drive are most of the Lake District's attractions, including: Boating on Derwentwater, Coniston and Windermere, Windermere, with its Steamboat Museum, marina, water skiing and sailing, Horse riding and pony trekking, Dozens of historical houses and castles open to the public, Wordsworth's birthplace and his homes, Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount.

Good places to eat: Many pubs and restaurants in the Eskdale area so that you can choose to stay in or eat out.

Local Sports: Walking, horse riding, golf.

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