About this space Set in the peaceful village of Waberthwaite, spectacularly situated between the mountains and the sea, Damson Cottage is the perfect base to explore Cumbria's stunning West Coast and all that the heart of the Lake District National Park has to offer. The barn has beautiful feature vaulted ceilings, original beams, stonework and has all modern conveniences giving it a real home from home feeling. The space This beautiful barn conversion is surrounded by pretty gardens with a small stream running through the land. Damson Cottage makes a perfect base for exploring the Western Lake District fells and coastal areas with their unspoilt countryside, coastal walks and cycle paths. For the keen explorers England's highest peak (Scafell Pike) and England's deepest lake (Wast Water) are both within easy reach. Ground Floor: A delightful open plan living space with wooden flooring and patio doors leading to a patio area, with a table and chairs. Living area: With a smart/satellite TV, Radio. Dining area: Enjoy eating together with a dining table for 6 people and a highchair also available on request. Kitchen area: An electric cooker, microwave and dishwasher. Utility room: A washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster. A travel cot is also available on request. Guest access Guests have access to the whole cottage. There is space for 2 cars to park directly outside of the property. Other things to note Please note: Check-in is from 16:00 and Check-out is before 10:00. Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome, however we kindly ask that they are kept off the beds and furnishings. Please also ensure that you clean up after your dogs if you allow them to foul outside the property. Please bring your own bedding and towels for your dogs. A travel cot and high chair is available on request. There will be a £50 call out fee if keys are locked inside the property and a £100 fee if keys are lost. The property is set up to allow remote access with easy self check-in meaning that no direct contact with anyone is needed. There is an non-fenced stream in the garden, please be mindful of this if you have children staying in the property. Supermarkets Opposite the cottage is RB Woodall -Home of the Cumberland Sausage by Royal Appointment- you can buy their sausages and it is a post office and small shop. Supermarkets are Tesco in Millom and a smaller Co-op in Seascale. We believe Tesco and Morrisons do a home delivery service along this coast. Local Restaurants Brown Cow pub is walking distance 5 mins, with good food and reviews. Local Attractions Less than a mile to the sea at the Esk river estuary. Eskmeals Nature Reserve with profusion of flowers on the dune grassland and on the salt marsh attracts a variety of insects and butterflies. Waders feed on the estuary whilst the dunes and shingle provide nest sites for breeding birds. You can continue along coast to Bootle beach which is c.3 miles and great for dogs, you can let them run free. But check tide times as when it is high tide you cannot drive directly down to the Esk estuary and on to Bootle beach as the road will be flooded. At high tide you will have to drive down A595 to Bootle to access that beach. Trains Bootle train station- 3 miles- this train service goes all the way up and down the coast. Key Selling Points Located in the peaceful village of Waberthwaite, within the Lake District National Park, spectacularly situated between the mountains and the sea. A sympathetic barn conversion in traditional lakeland stone and granite with vaulted ceilings and original wooden beams,(an example of the old traditional longhouses in northern England, built to house a farmer, his family and his animals in the same building). The cottage was converted in 2006-2007, with all modern conveniences. Set in its own spacious south facing garden with a neighboring stream, with a secluded patio which gets the sun all day. Waberthwaite is the birthplace of traditional Cumberland sausage, with the local family butcher producing Cumberland sausage for over 175 years, their village store is a stone's throw from Damson Cottage. The Esk estuary and Eskmeals Nature Reserve are within a mile's walk down a quiet country lane. A perfect base for exploring the spectacular western Lake District National Park fells and the coastal areas with their unspoilt countryside, coastal walks and cycle paths. Important: We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details and ID through Know Your Guest. You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a £40 non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking. Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed