IVY COTTAGE

LONG MARTON

APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND

ABOUT THE COTTAGE

Ivy Cottage is a sandstone cottage built in the 18^th century, recently modernised to comfortable standards, tastefully decorated & very “cottagey”. The accommodation is attached to our own house (but completely independent) & is under our personal supervision. The cottage is situated in the centre of the village.

Long Marton is a small village in the lower Eden Valley, only 3 miles from the lovely picturesque town of Appleby-in-Westmorland. It is within easy reach of the Pennines, Lakes & Yorkshire Dales, with ideal walking on the Pennine Way.

Golf, pony trekking & trout fishing can all be found nearby, & there is an indoor heated swimming pool 3 miles away.

Daily newspapers & milk can be ordered in advance.There is a garden to the front of the cottage & parking for a car.
 

THE ACCOMMODATION

The cottage sleeps 3/4 & a cot is available. The accommodation comprises:

Sitting Room - A snug room with an open fire (coal is free & an electric fire is provided), TV & video, a 3 piece suite, pictures & ornaments.

Kitchen - Modernised with fitted cupboards & worktops, electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washer/dryer, dining table & 4 chairs. There is ample equipment for 4 people.

Main Bedroom - With double bed, matching bedroom suite, side tables & lamps.

Second Bedroom - With 4ft (3/4) bed, wardrobe unit & bedside cabinet.

Bathroom - With walk in electric shower, wash basin, toilet & airing cupboard with immersion heater.

Storage heaters provide background heat when required. Fully carpeted throughout.

Electricity, coal, matching bed linen & towels are all included. During the colder months electric blankets are supplied.

A telephone (017683 61772) is installed for incoming calls only. There is a public telephone box opposite the cottage.

Baby sitting is available.

EATING & DRINKING

We have many local inns & restaurants where you will find good food at reasonable prices & where children are welcome.

Apart from the village pub which serves food Wed – Sunday, we can recommend the New Inn at Brampton about 1 mile away & the Stag at Dufton 2 miles distant. The Shepherds Inn at Melmerby serves delicious food especially Sunday lunches, but beware – the puddings are irresistible! For a special meal try the Tufton Arms or Appleby Manor in Appleby.

A notice board in the kitchen displays recent menus & cards collected by other guests recommending eateries.

TERMS

Prices: Please phone for details

On booking, a £30 deposit is required per week booked, made payable to Hazel Grisdale.

The cottage will be ready for you after 2.30pm on the day of your arrival. Please vacate the cottage by 10.00am on the day of your departure.

ABOUT THE AREA

Long Marton lies between the Pennines & the River Eden in beautiful & peaceful countryside.

For walkers, the Pennine Way runs through Dufton less than 2 miles away & the Lake District fells & Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach by car. Cyclists appreciate the quiet roads with their beautiful verges & the frequent country inns where they can recover from their exertions! (Cycle hire is available in Penrith)

History lovers will enjoy exploring Appleby, the former county town of Westmorland, with its castle, market place & Moot Hall, while excursions can be made to Hadrian’s Wall & Carlisle to the north or one of the many castles & stately homes in the area including Brough, Naworth & Brougham Castles.

For gardeners we have Acorn Bank, with its famous walled herb garden, just 3 miles away. Dalemain, Hutton-in-the-Forest & Levens all make ideal outings by car.

Children will enjoy the Bird of Prey centre at Lowther & the preserved steam railway at Alston. Railway enthusiasts will enjoy a trip on the scenic Settle to Carlisle railway which runs through the village.

Special annual events include the Appleby Horse Fair held in early June & the Lowther Country Fair in August, together with the many village fairs & shows taking place throughout the summer & autumn.

HOW TO FIND US

By Road:

(From the South) Leave M6 at Junction 38 for Tebay, then take the B6260 through Orton to Appleby. In Appleby, turn left after the bridge over the river (Eden) then take the 2^nd right under the railway bridge. First left again will bring you into Long Marton.

(From the North) Leave M6 at Junction 40 & take the A66 towards Appleby. Long Marton is signposted to the left 2 miles after Kirkby Thore.

By Rail:

To Carlisle, then the Carlisle Settle Railway, or to Penrith, then by bus to Appleby.

Hazel Grisdale
Pen-Erin
Long Marton
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Cumbria

Tel: 017683 61233