Howgill Head

About this property

Sedbergh 4.4 miles. Howgill Head is a delightful detached holiday cottage situated in the picturesque countryside of Howgill near Sedbergh, Cumbria. With off-road parking for three cars, this family-friendly retreat welcomes is an ideal escape for families or friends seeking a serene getaway. Upon entering the property, you'll be greeted by a spacious kitchen/diner, fully-equipped for all your culinary needs. Here, you can gather around the dining table to enjoy home-cooked meals, sharing stories of your day's adventures. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room offers a snug retreat where you can unwind in front of the Smart TV, with the woodburning stove providing a warm and inviting atmosphere during those cooler evenings.

When it's time to retire for the night, choose from three well-presented bedrooms: a super-king-size, a double, and a twin, all offering a tranquil space to rest and recharge. The property also benefits from a stylish shower room, complete with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, ensuring you can freshen up in style each morning. Outside, the front garden and the gravelled area and picnic bench offer the perfect spot for alfresco dining or simply enjoying a moment of calm amidst the beautiful surroundings. You will also have access to 30 acres that will be waiting to be explored by you and your furry-friends!

Escape from the retreat, and venture to the Tebay Services (Southbound) for a well-earned break; you can partake in scrumptious dining and shopping. Discover Farfield Mill, a fascinating heritage site packed with artists and craftsmen, and see the powerful Cautley Spout, the highest waterfall in England. A short drive will take you to the charming town of Kendal, known as 'the Gateway to the Lakes', where you can explore the ancient Holy Trinity Kendal Parish Church, marvel at the collections in Kendal Museum, and soak in the art at the Abbot Hall Gallery. As you return to your snug retreat, you’ll appreciate the calm that Howgill Head provides after a long day of exploration.

The attractive old market town of Sedbergh (pronounced Sed-Ber), with its old-world atmosphere, is not only set in the magnificent western dales of the Yorkshire Dales National Park but is also close to the rugged eastern fells of the Lake District. The town, with its narrow streets, little shops, traditional pubs, famous school dating back to 1525 and its 12th century church, has been a thriving community for hundreds of years, with a market dating from the 13th Century. Leading from Sedbergh is Dentdale, the jewel of the Yorkshire Dales with its rolling hills and dry-stone walls, stretching 14 miles from the windswept moors below Whernside to the confluence of the Rivers Dee and Rawthey. At the centre of the dale is Dent, with its cobbled streets, which has existed since Norman times and nearby Dent railway station is on the renowned Settle-Carlisle railway line. There are three golf courses nearby, as well as tennis, riding, and fishing, and the area is a paradise for walkers, ramblers, runners, and cyclists. This, together with the tranquillity of the surrounding valleys, the two National Parks and it being England's book town, makes an ideal year-round holiday destination.

EPC Rating: Band C

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Oil central heating with underfloor heating on the ground-floor.

Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

Off-road parking for 3 cars.

Front garden with gravelled area and picnic bench.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 4.9 miles, pub 5.1 miles, river 0.4 miles.

Note: Please take special take on the country track that leads down to the property.