Blengside Self Catering Cottage
The West Coast of the Lakes
About Us
Gosforth is an attractive village just off the main A595 road. Its rosy sandstone houses and white-washed inns lend it a warmth and welcome at any time of year. Good facilities, including a well stocked grocery store, a very good bakery (don't miss their pies) a cluster of pubs and an Italian restaurant. The village is the gateway to the Wasdale Valley which is only 10 minutes away.
The Cottage.
The house is a two up two down, ideal for couples. The heating is by night storage and will be set for the appropriate time of the year. The hot water is via an immersion heater and will be hot on your arrival.
Kitchen - The kitchen is equipped with a cooker, washing machine, fridge freezer, microwave, iron/ironing board.
Living Room - This has free sat TV, DVD player and a selection of DVDs, open fire – coal and wood is available to buy at the local garage, but we'll provide enough to get you going on the first day. If you don't have an open fire, give us a shout and we will light it for you. There are books/maps available and Dave can give advice on where to walk/cycle in the area.
Bathroom - The large bathroom has a bath with a 9kw electric shower and an airing cupboard. Two bath and hand towels are provided.
Bedroom - With a double bed, cupboard/drawers, clothes rack and hangers. A hair dryer is provided.
Smoking is not allowed in the cottage.
Local attractions / facilities in Gosforth and surrounding villages
Gosforth
Norse Viking cross and hog back stones at Gosforth church
Blengdale forest
Gosforth Pottery
Boonwood Garden Centre
Well stocked shop with cafe - The Village Store/Hungry Parrot Eatery
Pubs/Places to Eat: Gosforth Hall Inn, Horse and Groom Hotel, Westlakes Hotel, The Wild Olive Restaurant, The Globe Inn, Lion and Lamb, Red Admiral Inn
Wasdale (3 miles)
Lake and fells including Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, Wastwater, England’s deepest lake and St Olaf’s which is England’s smallest church. The view shown on the background of the web site from the west end of the lake towards Scafell Pike Range was voted ‘Britain’s Favourite View’.
Barn Door Shop (walking/climbing gear and provisions)
Pubs/Places to Eat: Wasdale Head Inn (at the far end of the lake), The Screes Inn and The Strands Inn - both at Nether Wasdale.
Ravenglass & Muncaster (7 miles)
Ravenglass and Eskdale narrow gauge railway ("La'al Ratty") with cafe
Muncaster Castle and Owl Centre
Roman Bath House
Muncaster Golf course
Ravenglass Estuary
Cycle Hire
Pubs/Places to Eat: The Ratty Arms, The Inn at Ravenglass, Pennington Arms
Eskdale 4 miles
Hardknott and Wrynose passes – not for the faint hearted!
Miterdale forest and Japanese gardens
Eskdale Mill
“Ratty” terminal, Dalegarth
River Esk
Lakeland Adventure Holidays - kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, fell walking, climbing, gorge walking
Pubs: Woolpack Inn - Hardknott Bar and Cafe, King George IV Inn, Bower House Inn, The Boot Inn, Brook House Inn, Irton Hall
Seascale 3 miles
Beach
19 Hole Golf course
Train station
Gym
Pubs/Places to Eat: Calder House Hotel, Cumbrian Lodge Hotel, Bailey Ground Hotel, Mawson's Ice Cream Parlour & Coffee Shop
Drigg 4 miles
4 mile of Beach, dunes and nature reserve the best on the West Coast
Spindlecraft Craft shop and cafe
Pubs/Places to Eat: Victoria Hotel
Holmrook 2 miles
Garage and petrol station
Pubs/Places to Eat: Lutwidge Arms Hotel
Santon bridge 2 miles
Santon Bridge Craft Shop/Woodlands Café
Pubs/Places to Eat: The Bridge Inn, Woodlands Cafe
Calderbridge 2 miles
Calder Abbey (Founded in 1134, the present 13th century building has been described as 'the most beautiful of all our ruins'. You can catch glimpses of it from the riverside path, but to visit the abbey you will need to write to the administrator 2 weeks in advance )
Pubs/Places to Eat: Sella Park Country House Hotel, Stanley Arms Hotel
These are just some ideas for you. Leaflets are available for various attractions in the cottage folder.