High Wallabarrow -
Set in the Duddon Valley, a hidden jewel of Lakeland,
Wallabarrow holiday cottage lies in a remote unspoilt corner of the
Lake District National Park in Cumbria. High Wallabarrow is a
traditional hill farm owned by the National Trust, situated at the end of a
quiet no-through road with only footpaths and bridleways beyond. The
self-catering cottage nestles below the impressive Wallabarrow Crag
(1,000ft) there are wonderful walks straight from the door, ranging from low
level riverside and woodland walks to the higher fells, including Harter
Fell and the Coniston range. The 16th century Newfield Inn, open all day
serving good food and real ales, is a delightful 15 minute walk through
Wallabarrow Woods and across the River Duddon. Also the Blacksmiths Arms at
Broughton Mills (four miles) serves excellent food.
Whilst on your farm holiday in the Duddon Valley free range eggs from
the extremely free range hens are usually available for you to buy and
sometimes other produce such as Herdwick lamb and Galloway beef, home
produced charcoal and fruit and vegetables grown organically in the garden
and polytunnel.
The self-catering cottage is cosy all year round. Bed linen and electricity
are included (towels if requested). For 'wee uns' we have a 3-wheeler jogger
and a macpac carrier which visitors are welcome to borrow. Well behaved dogs
are welcome and must always be under control as they are likely to encounter
sheep, cows, horses, chickens, rabbits, working dogs and young children on a
daily basis!
'I've been meaning to drop you a line to thank you for your wonderful
hospitality during our stay in the cottage last month. It was a beautiful
setting and, having done a couple of other 'farm holidays' before, I would
have to say that yours is the most authentic we have experienced with sheep
trotting past the front door and the stunning rural location. And our little
son Harry enjoyed his personal farm tour by George!'(Peter Lewis April 2010)
The self-catering holiday cottage
accommodation comprises a newly fitted cottage kitchen with views to
the Dunnerdale Fells and 'Caw'; two bedrooms, a family room upstairs with a king
size bed and a single bed (stair gate available) and a single bedroom downstairs
with a four foot bed. In addition there is a full size futon in the living room
downstairs, where there is a colour TV with Freesat and DVD player. A stable
door looks out onto the shared garden and up to the fells. The bathroom is
downstairs and has a shower over the bath.
Tel 01229 715011
www.wallabarrow.co.uk
