Valley View House

About this property

Nestled in the charming town of Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, is this superbly appointed detached Victorian treasure of a dwelling, Valley View House Dalton. This property has recently been converted into a large holiday home for all types of guests wishing to explore all the delights of the Cumbrian countryside. Choose from a range of sitting rooms to unwind after a long day sightseeing and tune into the TV and watch some of your favourite shows as the open fire warms you. There is a wonderful library room which holds a large number of books; take one and head into the snug where you can enjoy some quiet time. There is a large kitchen which has everything you could possibly think of for your self-catering needs, and a large dining room to gather with your home-cooked meals and have a sociable evening together. If you're looking for a quiet space with a view, then venture into the orangery, or take some time out in the games room where you can play a round of table tennis and browse through their selection of board games. Choose from nine well-presented bedrooms, set up as either super-king-sizes (that can be made into twins), doubles or a queen size four poster bed, with all benefitting from their own en-suites. Race to choose your ideal bedroom and its bathroom facilities, with three of the en-suites hosting a Jacuzzi bath so you can have a long and relaxing soak to rejuvenate for the days ahead. While you're in the area, take advantage of your town centre location and browse through Dalton-in-Furness's selection of pubs, restaurants and cafés for those evenings you don't fancy cooking. If you're an animal lover, you'll delight in visiting the South Lakes Safari Zoo which spans across 51-acres and is perfect for you and your little ones to enjoy a day trip to. You can explore this town rich history at Dalton Castle, or venture further afield towards the medieval ruins of Furness Abbey. Dalton also has its own train station which can take you closer to the Lake District National Park and all of its magnificent attractions. Make sure you travel towards Lake Windermere, popular for its vast amount of watersporting opportunities including sailing, fishing and kayaking. If you're looking for more outdoor activities, Helvellyn and Scafell Pike are ideal for keen hikers, or enjoy some walks alongside any of its picturesque lakes. Literary lovers will delight in visiting Dove Cottage and The Wordsworth Museum, where the famous poet William Wordsworth once lived with his family and sister Dorothy and wrote many of his well-known poems. Valley View House Dalton is an excellent choice for a countryside retreat for a large group.

Dalton-in-Furness is a small town in Cumbria, England, a few miles from Barrow-in-Furness. It has a wide-range of pubs, restaurants, independent shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities. Close to the South Lakes Safari Zoo and a few miles from the bustling Lake District National Park where you can explore a range of delightful attractions. Make sure you visit Lake Windermere for an abundance of watersporting activities.

Accommodation

Nine bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link) with en-suite Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x four poster queen-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x Twin (zip link) with dressing room and en-suite Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x Double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x courtyard double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x courtyard Twin (ziplink) bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen and wash-up room.

Utility.

Dining room with open gas fire.

Sitting room with TV.

Additional sitting room with open coal fire and TV.

Snug with double doors leading to terrace.

Library with open coal fire.

Orangery with three sets of double doors leading to terrace.

Bar with open gas fire.

Games room with large bi-folding doors leading to courtyard.

Sitting room with open coal fire

Gas central heating with 4 x open fires.

Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumbler dryer, TVs and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

2 Cots and 2 highchairs available.

On-site car park available.

Ample grounds; garden with furniture.

Up to six well-behaved pets welcome.

Note: Please take care bringing your dogs in after muddy walks, as there are no dog-washing areas downstairs.

Sorry, no smoking.

No stag/hen parties allowed.

Shop 0.3 miles and pub 0.2 miles.