About this property
Sedbergh 5.2 miles. Tucked away in the rural landscape of Lowgill near Sedbergh, is this charming, Semi - detached cottage, Half Island House. Encompassed by a beautiful river and rolling countryside hills, this wonderful home makes the perfect escape for a family of five. Park up at the foot of the property and be greeted by the sound of the rushing river, as you move your luggage inside with ease. Discover the spacious kitchen well-equipped with all the essentials for your self-catering stay, including an electric oven and ceramic hob to rustle up home-cooked meals and an all-important dishwasher. Moving through the property, the living/ dining room makes a lovely place to unwind in after a day of venturing the countryside, with a toasty woodburning stove, Smart TV and ample seating to rest on. Settle down at the traditional dining table to tuck-into hearty meals and discuss the highlights of the holiday thus far. Carry the conversation outside to the rear garden, to listen to the relaxing babbling of the river, with a charming bridge over and woodland to explore. Alternatively, for a moment alone, there is a snug room with an alluring woodburning stove and selection of books to immerse yourself in. As the evening draws to a close, you will benefit from gas central heating to keep you warm; climb upstairs to choose your bedroom in your home-from-home. The first floor hosts a super-king-size bed (zip/link), a king-size and a single, all with great storage for housing your belongings and views of the pretty garden. In the morning, the family bathroom offers a bath for an indulgent soak and an overhead shower for an awakening rinse. Half Island House is a superb base for pets and families with its plethora of walks, based on the glorious Dales Way for scenic, unspoilt countryside and Docker Parks for a shorter stroll. Jump in the car and spend the day on the cobbled streets of Kendal, home to a wealth of attractions, including a fantastic golf course for sporting enthusiasts, two museums for budding historians and a majestic 12th-century castle to tour. For a plethora of antique and quirky gift shops, visit the delightful town of Hawes, providing tranquil walks in hidden area with Cotter Force and Aysgill Force, as well as a handful of great eateries to fuel your excursions. For memories you will cherish, secure your stay at Half Island House. Note:
Nestled at the foot of the Howgil Fells, is the market town of Sedbergh, which rests inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park and close to the Lake District National Park. The ancient town is home to shops, pubs, narrow streets and a famous school, dating to 1525. Nearby is Dentdale, offering unspoilt countryside and stone walls, which stretches' 14 miles. In the heart of the of the dale is Dent, renowned for its Settle-Carlisle railway line and cobbled streets.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/ dining room with woodburning stove.
Snug with electric stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Front and back garden with river.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4.9 miles, pub 5.2 miles.
Note: Children and pets should be supervised near river.
Note: No children under the age of 8.
Please note the property accepts a minimum of 3 nights stay.
Please note: The house is bisected by two large unsecured gardens at the front and back.
In total the area is about an acre.
A small area is sectioned off for safety reasons.
Please note that this property only accepts check-in's on Sundays and has a 7 day stay as a minimum requirement.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (13)
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Victoria
We loved the feel of the cottage, cosy and decorated very well. Log burning fire in main living area and electric in the den living quarter. My main draw was the streams that run alongside the cottage itself, absolutely beautiful, with the heavy rain they were noisy but with the UPVC windows meant only slight sounds from within. Nearby Sedbergh is a beautiful little town with cute shops and we went on a walk as mentioned in the cottage (along with other walking guides) which was Sedbergh nature walk. Top tips that other travellers mentioned on this site were useful - yes you do need to bring your own logs, hand wash for bathrooms and only 2 toilet rolls supplied. Basics were in hand such as tea, coffee and biscuits. I would definitely stay again and we enjoyed our stay so much.
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Bruce
It benefitted from having the Lakes nearby, which reduces the tourist demand in this area, making it more enjoyable. It could do with a washing machine, but I'm not sure where you'd put it. There were no logs for the log burner so we didn't bother getting that going. Access is tight and in our case aggravated by a bike trailer, so be prepared for some wriggling and to actually turn into the property I had to back up into the road opposite to get the car more square on to the drive. Turning the car round to avoid backing it out over the bridge you have to cross in the drive was a bit more wriggling. Shame about the noise from the M6 but in October we weren't spending a lot of time outside in the interesting garden. Loved the running water past the house - if I lived there some micro-hydro generation would have to be explored.. Only having drinking water in the kitchen came as a surprise but not a showstopper. We found there to be more than enough to do in the area for a week, with some challenging cycling (that involved a lot of pushing in my case!) to be had and Dentdale being the highlight. Make sure your bike brakes are in tip-top order as there are some steep slopes to descend. The grade II listed Rigmaden bridge is closed and looks like it has been for sometime so if you are plotting a Lune Valley route that involves it don't get caught out like we did.
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Janine
Everything was provided, well stocked kitchen and super comfortable beds. The gardens are beautiful with the babbling stream running through but we couldn't spend too long sat out because the midges were savage and we forgot to pack repellent! We enjoyed walking on the Dales Way and it was very interesting to talk to all the Dales Way travelers who passed by the house. We had a power cut on our second day so had to go out for breakfast but this was resolved when we returned. The only downside we found was the close proximity to the M6 and noise from the motorway traffic but there is nothing anyone can do about that. Overall, a wonderful little break away from it all :)