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Welcome

Geltsdale was converted from a former barn and benefits from up-side down living.

On the ground floor, accessed by 1 external step and 1 internal step, is a double bedroom and a single bedroom and a shower room. On the first floor the stairs separate the open plan kitchen/dining area from the lounge area. 

The kitchen is well equipped but still has plenty of space for food storage.

The shower room has a good sized shower cubicle, built in shelves for storage and electric heated towel rail.

Dog friendly.

Accredited 4 Star Gold by Visit England.

Howscales Cottages

Level access

The main entrance has 2 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Shower RoomBedroomsHowscales Cottages Shared Garden

Access with steps

The main entrance has 2 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are steps from the main entrance to:

On-site Shared Laundry RoomLoungeKitchen

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

From the main entrance to the bedroom, there is level access.

Getting here

Howscales Cottages
Kirkoswald
Penrith
CA10 1JG

Travel by public transport

Howscales is located 1.5 miles outside the village of Kirkoswald. There are no public transport options from Kirkoswald to Howscales.

The nearest train station is at Lazonby, which is approx. 2.5 miles away, but it has a very limited service. The main train station is at Penrith, which is approx. 10 miles away.

There is a very limited Fellrunner bus service that serves Kirkoswald and surrounding villages.

It is therefore strongly reccomended that guests do have a car.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Eden Taxi's by calling 01768 865432. You can get a taxi with Penrith Taxi's by calling 01768 899298. You can get a taxi with A1 Acclaim by calling 01768 866842.

Parking

We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.
Each cottage has a parking space within close proximity. From the parking to the main entrance, there is 1 step. There is no ramp and no lift.

The cottages are set around an original cobbled courtyard. Some of the cobbles have become very uneven over time with gaps around some cobbles.  

Howscales Cottages

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there are 2 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.
The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The door is 1040mm wide.
The main entrance has 2 steps.
The main door is side hung and manual.
When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.
Geltsdale Cottage

Getting around inside

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling lights, wall lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.
Lights are LED. All bedrooms are non-smoking.
We have non-allergic bedding.
All bedrooms have fitted carpets.
We have bathrooms with a separate shower.

On-site Shared Laundry Room

From the main entrance to the laundry, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.
We have an iron and ironing board. You can use the ironing board sitting down.

Self catering kitchen

Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.
From the main entrance to the kitchen, there are 13 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
The work surface is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The hob is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The sink is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.

Pine table top with white crockery.

Geltsdale Kitchen

Lounge

Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there are 13 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

Shower Room

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

Bedrooms

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

Getting around outside

Howscales Cottages Shared Garden

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.
The route is sloped. The route is sloped.

To gain access to the main garden fom Geltsdale cottage you would need to cross the cobbled courtyard, a short stony section and then you are onto lawn. There are no pathways incorporated into the lawned garden.

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