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Welcome to Woodpecker
Woodpecker is a holiday cottage in HIGH HEAD CASTLE FARM, The Lake District and Cumbria. Book Woodpecker online today. This page contains information about Woodpecker including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £315.00 per week.
Overview
This mid-terrace, ground floor cottage is located in the Ive Valley near to Penrith and sleeps four people in two bedrooms. All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin & WC. Cloakroom with basin & WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area & cosy sitting area with woodburning stove.
Woodpecker is a mid-terrace, ground floor cottage in the grounds of High Head Castle Farm, on the owner's dairy farm in the Ive Valley, just 13 miles from Penrith. The cottage sleeps four people and has a double and a twin en-suite bedrooms and an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburner. Outside the cottage is plenty of off road parking and a small garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. With its neighbouring cottage, Woodpecker can sleep a total of six people and makes a superb base for exploring this glorious part of the country. Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
Woodpecker is provided by Sykes Cottages. On this page you can find info, photo galleries, reviews and weather. To check full details, view availability and book online, please use the button below.
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Facilities & Amenities
Oil underfloor heating with woodburning stove in sitting area. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, library of books/DVDs. Fuel & power inc. in rent. Supply of fuel for woodburning stove provided on honesty box basis. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Front patio, small garden with furniture, BBQ & lovely views. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 5 miles, pub 2 miles.
Location, Location, Location!
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High Head Castle Farm is located on a dairy farm in rolling countryside overlooking High Head Castle. Within easy driving distance is the market town of Penrith, which offers a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment. The historic city of Carlisle is within easy travelling distance, as is the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Reviews
"Very Comfortable and quiet. When planned WiFi becomes available even better for information and vacation planning.."
"The directions to the cottage were excellent and the owner was very helpful when I phoned her about gaining access. We found the accommodation to be very comfortable. We loved being on a working farm and having the hens arrive at the gate for bread. The cottage is about seven miles from Carlisle which is well worth a visit. Penrith is ten miles away and also worth a visit. The northern lakes are also a short distance away. The only draw back we found with the cottage was the lack of a washing machine and the size of the fridge. These could easily be rectified by installing a washing machine in the boiler room and providing a bigger fridge/ freezer. However, that said we really enjoyed our stay in Woodpecker cottage and will return again if we get a chance."
"We were welcomed to our cottage by the owner and a plate of freshly baked scones. One of the first things we saw was a woodpecker!!! We loved the location including the sculpture trail and the woodland and the fact that it felt to be miles from anywhere. Very comfortable bedrooms and well-appointed bathrooms. Living area very practical for dogs. Cooking and dining facilities good. Would have liked more mugs and glassware to be available. We will visit again and next time try out the lovely spa."
"As regular visitors to Cumbria my wife and I were extremely impressed by the standard of accommodation offered here - comfortable, well appointed,peaceful and relaxed. Woodpecker is within 30 minutes drive time of the North Lakes, charming Penrith ("foodies" heaven)Carlisle, Hadrian's wall & the Scottish borders. There are many places to keep all types of people entertained in all types of weather.Unusual attractions like a puppet theatre or hand-made chocolate factory are easily reached. The sculpture valley children's play facilities, cafe and gallery provide "on site" entertainment. Visitors should be aware that transport is really a requirement to explore the area's visitor attractions."
"My husband and myself took my 96 year old mother to Woodpecker cottage for a week.Lovely viewa, ideal for all with 2 ensuite bedrooms.Good location for trips out. Plenty of information on local attractions. Excellent cafe/shop next door.Sculpture park very interesting. Appreciated the flowers, fruit,scones and milk left for us. Perfect holiday."
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Woodpecker soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at HIGH HEAD CASTLE FARM (observations for Raughton).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Rain | -1°C - 9°C | 3.91mm | 8mph NNW | 25% | 1,006mb | 58% | |
| Tomorrow | Few Clouds | 0°C - 11°C | 0.00mm | 11mph NNW | 15% | 1,008mb | 52% | |
| Sunday | Overcast Clouds | 1°C - 11°C | 0.00mm | 12mph NNW | 100% | 1,006mb | 66% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 3°C - 12°C | 0.12mm | 12mph NNW | 99% | 1,012mb | 70% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 7°C - 16°C | 0.68mm | 16mph NNW | 100% | 1,011mb | 64% | |
| Wednesday | Broken Clouds | 8°C - 13°C | 0.00mm | 13mph NNW | 73% | 1,019mb | 80% | |
| Thursday | Broken Clouds | 7°C - 15°C | 0.00mm | 19mph NNW | 66% | 1,020mb | 64% |