OAK COTTAGE, Family Friendly, Character Holiday Cottage In Backbarrow

Ulverston, Cumbria

Located in Ulverston, Cumbria, Oak Cottage is a charming stone cottage near the village of Backbarrow, just one mile from Newby Bridge. The cottage sleeps ten people in five double bedrooms, all of which are en-suite. The open plan living area includes a kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with a woodburner. Outside, there is off-road parking for four cars and a private patio with a hot tub, furniture, and a BBQ, making it a perfect base to explore the area.

The cottage boasts amenities such as bio-mass central heating, underfloor heating on the ground floor, and a woodburner. It also includes modern appliances like an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, and dishwasher, as well as five Smart TVs with Freeview, Blu-ray, and WiFi. Bed linen and towels are provided, and there is a travel cot and highchair available upon request. Guests can enjoy fishing on the estate tarn/lake with prior arrangement, and children must be supervised due to the hot tub and lake on-site.

The Lake District offers impressive mountains, open fells, and clear-water lakes, providing a range of activities from walking and watersports to leisurely cruises on a steam-powered yacht. The small village of Backbarrow is situated by the River Leven and the southern tip of Lake Windermere, with attractions like the Haverthwaite Steam Railway and the Aquarium of the Lakes nearby. Ulverston, where Oak Cottage is located, offers a rural and mountainous setting, perfect for outdoor adventures like hiking, cycling, and horse riding, making it an ideal holiday destination for families and groups of friends.

• Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
• Baby Friendly
• Internet