Family friendly bungalow, peaceful location, superb views

4.8

Outstanding(32 Reviews)

House in Copeland District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

A peaceful relaxing getaway, Halsteads sits in the friendly village of Kirkby-in-Furness. With a world class view to the rear of the property, it makes the perfect base for a family/ mixed generational holiday or an outdoors activity vacation. Easy to get to (even in Winter), it is close to the festival town of Ulverton and within a 20 minute journey to Coniston. Slightly further afield, but easy to reach by car, are the Central Lakes (Windemere, Bowness, Ambleside, Grasmere and Rydal). Alternatively you can take the train up the fabulous West Coast. Recommended rail destinations are: Ravenglass and L'aal Ratty; Maryport with its Aquarium and Roman Museum and Whitehaven with the Rum Museum. There are several nice walks in between stations for a hop on, hop off type of day.

There are three bedrooms - one king size, one double and one twin.

There is a family bathroom with bath, washbasin, toilet and large shower. In addition there is a separate cloakroom toilet/basin.

The kitchen is a large, country style fully equipped with all appliances, utensils and cookware.

There are two lounges - the largest, with wood burning stove, at the front of the property. The smaller day lounge at the rear with views of the fells.

From the house there are spectacular views over Kirby Pool, the Duddon Estuary and Mosses and on a very clear day to the Isle of Man. Over thirty tops are visible including Coniston Old Man, Stickle Pike, Black Coombe and Scafell. It has a pastoral setting with sheep in the meadows behind.

Village amenities include two pubs (both serving food), Pam's Cafe, a railway station and village shop essentials are available at Longlands caravan park, sports facilities and a children’s play park, churches and health centre. It is an excellent area for walking, cycling and wildlife as well as sightseeing and historical interest; the Cumbria Coastal path runs five minutes from the door. Banks and more extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Ulverston or Barrow-in-Furness. Halsteads lies within the Tesco and Asda home delivery areas for the convenience of internet shopping ordered from home to be delivered on your arrival.

Halsteads is particularly suitable for families or mixed age parties with elderly relatives or friends.

Security: There is a security camera located above the garage door which monitors the driveway and the steps to the house. We turn this off when the house is rented.
In the hallway the Nest thermostat incorporates a motion detector - this helps control the heating when it detects people in the property.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Copeland District

Nearby attractions

Surprise View

36.7 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

42 mi

Eric Morecambe Statue

27.2 mi

Rydal Cave

26.4 mi

Family friendly bungalow, peaceful location, superb views

4.8

Outstanding(32 Reviews)

House in Copeland District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Copeland District

Nearby attractions

Surprise View

36.7 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

42 mi

Eric Morecambe Statue

27.2 mi

Rydal Cave

26.4 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(32 Reviews)

4.8

Sep 2021

We couldn't have ask for more , a really special home from home experience. Thank you to Mike & Helen

4.8

Sep 2021

Really nice area to go for a break, lots amazing scenery

Really nice area to go for a break, lots amazing scenery

We couldn't have ask for more , a really special home from home experience. Thank you to Mike & Helen

4.8

Aug 2021

Birthday celebration

Birthday celebration

Near railway, so we used this 2 days for travel. Various attractions nearby. Lovely views from property. Well equipped kitchen. A smell of damp on entering after being outsude. Lovely walks along estuary fir evening stroll.

4.8

Sep 2020

In need of some updating

In need of some updating

We stayed in this property during the first week of Sep 2020. The overwhelming memory from our break was sadly, the very dusty and dated property. The old carpets and similarly old furniture caused my husband to have an asthma flare up due to dust. There is a very distinct fusty smell In the house, the damp hits you every time you enter. Clothes that had been stored in the master bedroom required washing on our return home due to the smell. As previous reviews highlight, the property is very well equipped and it does have a wonderful view but unfortunately those points alone don’t make for a pleasant holiday rental, when the property really is in need of some modernisation and attention.

4.8

Aug 2020

Fantastic views & really well equipped house

Fantastic views & really well equipped house

Had a great week at Halsteads. This is the most organised and well equipped house I’ve stayed at and the communication and helpful tips from the owners were great. The view is amazing, can see for miles across the estuary and over to the hills. Would definitely stay here again!

4.8

Jul 2020

Lovely cottage with outstanding views.

Lovely cottage with outstanding views.

Spacious cottage located in a quiet village. Easy access to the Lakes. Loved our stay. Big thanks to the homeowners Mike & Helen. Would definitely return.

4.8

Aug 2019

It's the second time. We found the cottage as before organised and enjoyable.

4.8

Aug 2019

Enjoyable and comfortable

Enjoyable and comfortable

It's the second time. We found the cottage as before organised and enjoyable.

4.8

Aug 2019

Home from home

Home from home

This property is amazing from the moment you park up on the generous drive amongst the beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers. It is very spacious throughout with no compromise needed in any part of the property. A very large kitchen and breakfast table. Amazing views from there and everything you could need from a kitchen. Train station is only two minutes walk away - the trains are not an intrusion at all in my book as they show a little bit of daily life going on amidst the ultra tranquility otherwise surrounding the place. Loads of thoughtful extras throughout the property - games, books, maps, dvds, extra pillows and bedding, extra garden seating and instructions wherever needed. Large BBQ available but we had rain and didn’t get to play with it - great elevated location for this. Secret garden at the front is beautiful. View from main bedroom over the garden is lovely to wake up to. A really charming place in a great location. The Ship Inn (one minute walk) is closed Mon and Tue but we received a very warm welcome on Weds and had a great free game or two of pool. Nearby towns offer all shopping and takeaway options. Tesco delivery worked a treat and made for an even easier stay. Overall a wonderful experience enjoyed by us all - 15yr old said “I love it here I’d come back every year”. Thanks to Mike and Helen for great communication throughout.

4.8

Jul 2019

My Children and I travel the UK and stay in all sorts of places. Halsteads is a little out of the way but we love that. The views are awesome and light pollution at night time is minimal too. It is such a peaceful property and we can only recommend it highly

4.8

Jul 2019

We love to stay at Halsteads

We love to stay at Halsteads

4.8

Jul 2019

Fantastic panoramic scenic view from this property.

Fantastic panoramic scenic view from this property.

Very pleased, good value, lovely spot in the South Lakes.

4.8

Jul 2019

The first impression on arrival is of the location with the stunning views up to the peaks of the Southern Lakes and across the estuary of Duddon Bay... The bungalow is comfortable and very will equipped with a great pub (The Ship Inn) just a minute's walk away down the hill, although the return journey may be a tad longer... Would definitely return!

4.8

Jul 2019

Fabulous views, great location, lovely bungalow

Fabulous views, great location, lovely bungalow

4.8

Jul 2019

Excellent!

Excellent!

Halsteads is a warm, comfortable and spacious cottage with a vast number of thoughtful ‘extras’ provided. When we arrived on an unseasonably chilly evening the heating was on and tea/coffee-making supplies were waiting for us, all of which we greatly appreciated. The beds are extremely comfortable, there is plenty of off-road parking space, and the views from the kitchen and day lounge are magnificent. In addition, the garden is beautiful, definitely the best-kept of any cottage we have stayed in for a very long time, and a choice of seating in different areas meant was usually possible to find a sheltered spot somewhere outside. Altogether Halsteads is a delightful discovery and we definitely hope to return. Thank you so much, Helen and Mike, for enabling us to have a wonderfully relaxed holiday in your lovely, comfortable and well-maintained cottage.

4.8

Jun 2019

Our 8th visit

Our 8th visit

We think this was our 8th or 9th visit - it must be good

4.8

Jun 2019

Awesome holiday at Halsteads with lovely views..

Awesome holiday at Halsteads with lovely views..

This holiday home was not just another cottage..it was extremely beautiful. Every minute detail in the house seems to be decorated with love and care. It suggests that the owners are really passionate about each bit in the house. We were a group of 8 with age range over 60 and under 6 and each of us enjoyed thoroughly. We will definitely recommend our friends to choose Halsteads when they visit Lake District. Thanks.

4.8

May 2019

Another lovely week

Another lovely week

This cottage is home from home for us as we’ve been countless times over the last ten years or so. Views as stunning as ever, warm sunshine a bonus and the steam train coming along the track on our last evening was an exciting final treat! We’ll be back....again....and again...

4.8

May 2019

Lovely house and views

Lovely house and views

A lovely, big house with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Perfect for families and the views around the house are amazing

4.8

Apr 2019

Comfortable and relaxing house in peaceful location with great views

Comfortable and relaxing house in peaceful location with great views

This is an ideal base to explore the South Lakes and wider area. The house itself is comfortable, warm and relaxing with plenty of parking space, pretty gardens and stunning views of the mountains and the beautiful Duddon Estuary. The house sits in a pretty part of the village of Kirkby-in-Furness, close to the edge of the estuary and the station. Trains provide regular services up and down the lovely Cumbrian Coast line with connections to Lancaster and Carlisle on the West Coast Mainline. Close by towns of Ulverston, Broughton-in-Furness and Dalton-in-Furness have lots to offer in the way of eating out and independent shops. Coniston, Windermere and the more 'classic' parts of the Lakes are only a short drive away (30 to 40 minutes).

4.8

Dec 2018

Christmas @ Halsteads

Christmas @ Halsteads

Very clean organised comfy lovely Christmas decorations

4.8

Nov 2018

great property, great location, great views

great property, great location, great views

The property was great. Spacious, clean and very comfortable beds. The kitchen had all the appliances you could wish for. There was also a large bathroom and three good sized bedrooms. The views from the property were magnificent, you really didn't need to go anywhere. The railway station 2 minutes walk down the road, meant that our car had a rest for the week, as there were many places to visit on the coastal railway between Barrow and Carlisle. We had an excellent time and look forward to returning.

4.8

Sep 2018

Well equipped and located property with stunning views!

Well equipped and located property with stunning views!

Halsteads is a warm and welcoming base from which to explore the local area and the further flung regions of The Lake District. The property is well equipped and can accommodate up to 8 easily (we were 2 families of 2 adults and 2 children). Whilst the interior is a little dated, it is clean, comfortable and more than made up for by the amazing views of the fells, mountains and estuary. We would definitely recommend a stay here!

4.8

Aug 2018

A well organised and decorated cottage, with a spectacular view, located in a quiet area

A well organised and decorated cottage, with a spectacular view, located in a quiet area

The cottage is near to Coniston Water which has an exciting outdoor activities, such as visiting Wild Cat Island where the book "Swallows and Amazons" takes place. The Wordsworth's house in Rydal Mount is less than one hour driving. It's worth a visit besides spending a day in Windermere Lake. When locked in the cottage because of the weather, the cottage itself is a wonderful place for indoor activities. It has many board games and entertainment options.

4.8

Aug 2018

Home from home but better views!

Home from home but better views!

Fantastic kitchen well equipped loved the new fridge with filtered water. Stunning views whilst having morning breakfast on the patio.

4.8

May 2018

Best washing-up view in England!

Best washing-up view in England!

We have stayed at Halsteads many times over the last 11 years, often with friends and relatives coming along to join us for part of the week. It's the perfect chill-out venue with glorious views over the Duddon estuary and towards the Lakeland fells. The bungalow is incredibly well-equipped (better than our own home in some respects!) and there are plenty of games, jigsaws and books should the rain set in. But we've always been quite lucky with the weather and enjoy sitting outside drinking in the sun and the views. There are many wonderful walks nearby or further afield - with plenty of maps and leaflets as guides. Most people who stay at Halsteads make repeat visits.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Copeland District?

The average price for a rental in Copeland District is R 2,220 per night. This rental is R 451 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family friendly bungalow, peaceful location, superb views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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What amenities are available at Family friendly bungalow, peaceful location, superb views?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Family friendly bungalow, peaceful location, superb views

House in Copeland District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

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Map of Copeland District

Nearby attractions

Family friendly bungalow, peaceful location, superb views

House in Copeland District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Copeland District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Copeland District?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Family friendly bungalow, peaceful location, superb views pet friendly?

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