Mite Villa - Gosforth, Cumbria, England

There will be a welcome pack of tea/coffee and milk at the cottage for the adults and, if there are children coming, a children's pack containing (according to their age) a selection of DVD's/ books/toys etc will be provided. Miterdale, the writer Arthur Ransome’s ‘hidden valley’, has magnificent views of Scafell, England’s highest mountain, and branches off from the quiet village of Eskdale, which lies along the valley floor of the River Esk. There are many walks from the front door of Mite Villa holiday cottage – along the valley bottom which is fairly flat, or up into the fells and mountains. A favourite walk is over the fells, dropping down into the neighbouring Wasdale valley, with the Wasdale Head Inn at the end of the walk. Wasdale is a valley of extremes with England’s highest mountain (Scafell), smallest church (St Olaf’s), deepest lake (Wastwater) and biggest liar competition (held annually at the Santon Bridge Inn). Eskdale is also a wonderful starting point for hundreds of walks. The river has natural pools for swimming and is a popular place for canoeing and fishing. The famous Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway runs along the valley, its steam trains making the leisurely seven-mile journey down to the sea. There are five pubs in Eskdale, all welcoming children and serving real ales and a wide choice of good food. The nearest pub to Mite Villa is the Bower House Inn and it will take you about ten minutes to walk there along quiet roads. The village shop is a half hour walk away, sells a comprehensive range of goods, including groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, alcohol and newspapers. There is some reception for mobile phones on the Orange network.

The front door leads into the dining room with dining for four. From the dining room is a well equipped newly fitted kitchen wtih washing machine, microwave, fridge freezer and cooker with gas hob and oven. There is plenty of storage space here. This is a light and airy room with views towards the play area and river. The comfortable sitting room has open fire, TV and DVD player. Upstairs is the double bedroom with built in wardrobes. The second bedroom has zip & link beds which will normally be made up as two single beds but can be zipped together to make a king-sized double. If you would like this to be a double bed, please ask at least 5 days in advance and we can get this organised for you. There is built in hanging space on the landing. The family bathroom consists of bath with shower over, pedestal sink and W.C. There is extra storage area attached to the property with storage facilities for prams, bikes and handy space for those wet boots and coats, etc

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

Muncaster Castle L'arl Ratty Hardknott Roman Fort Ravenglass - fishing village

Travel: Kendal - 50miles

Good places to visit: Wasdale Duddon Valley Ambleside Keswick Grasmere

Annual Events: Boot Beer Festival

Good places to eat: Bower House Inn - Eskdale Brooke House Inn - Eskdale Santon Bridge Inn (Sunday cavery)

Local Sports: Rambling, climbing, fishing,

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