Silecroft 2 miles. Fell View forms part of a beautifully-converted 17th century farmhouse located in the Whicham Valley near Silecroft, upon the boarder of the Lake District National Park. Having been lovingly-restored, maintaining many original features including oak beams, Lakeland slate floors and exposed stone walls, all the while overlooking Black Combe, surrounded by fields and woodland, Fell View offers a delightful home for four guests, acting as a gateway into the Lakes, a haven for outdoor adventures and exploration. Arrive to off-road parking, where you can unload your belongings, climb the external steps, and take in the beauty of your surroundings. Step indoors to reach the well-equipped kitchen, with original slate floors leading into the spacious lounge and dining area with original black slate floors and wooden beams, complete with fireplace, woodburning stove and Smart TV. Light the woodburning stove and sink into the plush sofas on offer, where you can relax of an evening with a glass of wine in hand, or watch the sun set from the enclosed patio area. With two king-size beds on offer separated by a sliding door, make yourself at home, benefiting from an en-suite bathroom, whilst the second is serviced by a ground-floor wet room. This room is also open to the eaves, showing the original oak frame of the building and has an exposed stone feature wall. Outside, there is a small enclosed garden/seating area next to the original farms dove tower. You can take in delightful views of the Whicham Valley, Black Combe Fell and even the start of the Coniston Fells. For a characterful, Cumbrian dwelling, book Fell View. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1140632 & 1140634, together sleeping up to 8 guests.

The small hamlet of Silecroft is situated on Cumbria’s west coast, within the Lake District National Park, less than five miles from the town of Millom and within driving distance of Broughton-in-Furness. The hamlet offers an excellent pub serving food and a riding stable, plus it’s set on the West Coast branch line, which travels up the Cumbrian coast to as far as Carlisle. Just a short walk away is a sand and shingle beach, plus Black Combe Hill is close by, where from the top wonderful views can be seen, and a links golf course is also within easy reach. Millom is close by and offers a number of shops and pubs, as well as a museum, which showcases the town’s history. Broughton-in-Furness, dating back to the 11th century has much to offer the visitor with a cobbled square, shops and pubs, and it’s also a great starting base from where walks and climbing can be enjoyed with opportunities to explore the Duddon Valley and other Lake District fells. Further afield, right into the heart of the Lake District National Park is the beautiful Coniston Water, and Windermere, Ambleside, as well as many other interesting places are just waiting to be discovered.

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