Joe's Cottage - Modern, yet cosy, two bedroom cottage - Brigsteer | Cottage in Brigsteer
2 Bedroom Cottage in Brigsteer
Joe's Cottage is a beautiful two-bedroom holiday home situated in the picture-postcard village of Brigsteer, 3 miles southwest of Kendal, in one of the most accessible parts of the Lake District National Park.
Spanning two floors, this traditional Lake District holiday cottage has recently been completely eco-consciously renovated, including installation of fast fibre-to-house broadband. Joes is furnished with quality furniture and is decorated in a contemporary style while maintaining many of the original features, including the original wooden beams throughout and the original fireplace in the kitchen inscribed with the date 1749.
The ground floor consists of a spacious living room with a wonderful AGA wood-burning fire, perfect for the chillier winter months, although the ground-source heating system will certainly keep the chill away. Opposite the living room is the large kitchen with integrated appliances that surround the central dining table for six.
If you don't fancy cooking, then why not stroll around to the Wheatsheaf Inn, where a warm welcome, good food, and a relaxing atmosphere awaits?
We know that laundry isn't on the top of the holiday list, but if you find the need, the downstairs WC/utility room includes a washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board and iron.
Upstairs, you have two spacious en-suite bedrooms, both beautifully decorated and sure to provide for a wonderful night's sleep.
Outside, the cottage is equally as special. The lovely garden (originally the cobbled farmyard) attracts an abundance of insects and bird life. The patio space with glass balustrade makes the most of the lovely panoramic views of the Lyth Valley to the fells beyond and is a wonderful space to watch the often-spectacular sunset, the stars in the night sky - especially impressive as there is no streetlighting in Brigsteer (on a clear night, blankets provided), and to generally relax and unwind after a busy day exploring the Lake District - truly stunning!
Numerous fabulous walks are on your doorstep from the cottage—varying length and challenge, and often with a delicious treat at the end!
You're probably wondering why the cottage is called Joe's Cottage... well, Joe was a much-loved local character, "a friend to everyone"; and the last inhabitant of the cottage. He farmed the small fields just above the village (now the Brigsteer Bee Reserve) by hand, using his scythe. There are fascinating photographs and information about this bygone era in the cottage for those who are interested. Joe died in 2009, and the cottage was then re-annexed to Boundary House - one of the oldest dwellings in Brigsteer.
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall: Leading inside from the pretty front garden area and parking area, off which is the:
Living Room: With two two-seat high-back sofas and a swivelling armchair. AGA Wood-burning stove seated in the original stone fireplace. Wall-mounted 40" Freeview TV with an Amazon Fire Stick for streaming services (own account required). Bluetooth enabled Kef LSX stereo speakers. Window box seating and a small selection of board games, reading bookings and walking maps.
Kitchen / Diner: Well-equipped fitted kitchen with plenty of cupboard storage; microwave; toaster; integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and two ovens; 4-ring induction hob fitted into the original stone fireplace; dining table for six guests. Window box seating. Ruark Bluetooth or CD driven speaker.
Utility Room / WC: Washing machine, tumble dryer, toilet, and basin.
First Floor: (10 carpeted stairs with handrail)
Bedroom 1: Beautifully decorated with exposed wooden beams, a king-size double bed with bedside tables, drawers, and wall-mounted reading lights; freestanding wardrobe; dressing table; en-suite bathroom, heated towel rail, walk-in shower, basin and toilet.
Bedroom 2: Exposed wooden beams; a super king-size trundle bed which can be made as a double or two single beds; bedside table, wardrobe and an en suite bathroom, heated towel rail, a bath and shower over, basin with vanity cupboards and toilet.
Outside:
Paved patio with glass balustrade has garden furniture, cushions etc, making the most of the fabulous views of the Lyth Valley and the fells beyond.
Barbeque, outdoor candle lanterns, blankets etc are provided for use at the cottage.
Picnic equipment for guest use (cutlery, crockery, and cold box) are also provided.
THINGS TO NOTE:
Bed linen, towels, luxury handmade natural “Pure Lakes” toiletries, services, kitchen consumables (list provided on request) and a starter pack of wood for the fire are included in the rental price. A fire is laid (and with notice can often even be lit!) to welcome arriving guests. Further well-dried wood available (ideally with notice) from the owners at cost.
1x Dog is welcome at this property. Additional dogs may be accommodated, subject to their breed & size, please get in touch with us before booking.
Please note that dogs must not be left unattended or permitted on the furniture. You must also please remove and properly dispose of all dog waste.
A travel cot, highchair and pram are available on request.
Secure storage for bicycles is available.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the property.
EV Charger: 7kw Untethered, Type 2 Charger - Voltshare App required for billing.
The owners of the property live next door, and they are very happy to be contacted for assistance. They are usually on hand to say “Hello” and answer any queries or sort out any issues that may arise.
This property will be decorated for Christmas, including a Christmas tree and a wreath for the door.
Joe's Cottage - Modern, yet cosy, two bedroom cottage - Brigsteer is located in Brigsteer. Joe's Cottage - Modern, yet cosy, two bedroom cottage - Brigsteer provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, among other amenities. This Cottage features Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Joe's Cottage - Modern, yet cosy, two bedroom cottage - Brigsteer has 2 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Brigsteer has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Brigsteer, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Bathtub or shower
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Hair dryer
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3 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Fireplace
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Oven
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Onsite parking
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Electric car charging station on site
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Pet friendly
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Smoke-free property
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TV
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Unit size: 775 sq ft (72 sq m)
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English
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Highchair
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Garden
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation