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Tel
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017684 83558
Large Victorian folly that looks like a walled Gothic castle within the grounds of Tarzan's castle (Greystoke) and shares the same magnificent drive. The house is Grade II listed and sits in 3/4 of an acre of its own grounds with castle battlements on three sides and arched windows. Aside from looking Medieval, it is very comfortable.
Tel
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017684 83558
This new bunkhouse sleeps up to 15 in two dormitories, Blencathra Lodge and Pennine Lodge. The head gardener for Greystoke Castle used to reside in the main house at this property and used the lodge to store all the home-grown fruit and supplies for the Howard family through the long winters. It is now fully kitted out with a fitted kitchen-diner, with every convenience including linen and towels, wet rooms, drying rooms, lockers are available and one of the toilets is easily accessible for the disabled. Tea, coffee, fruit juice, various cereals, bread butter and jams and milk are provided. The rest can be found at the local shop which is only 5 minutes walk and offers a good choice of fare, the Boot & Shoe pub or the Cycle Cafe.
Telephone
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017684 83343
Since Jan and Ben took over in July 07 the Boot & Shoe has enjoyed a new lease of life. There's a real buzz about the place; cyclists, jockeys and locals jostle for place while Jan hands out steaming plates of excellent food ranging from chicken balti to local dishes like Lamb Henry. A real community hub. Log fire in the bar, stove in the lounge plus selection of well kept real ales.
Tel
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017684 83984
This is a splendid little stop off for a nice summer's day, or take shelter in the barn if it's not so nice. Annie's garden is a lovely spot and the home baked cakes, scones, paninis, bacon butties and home made soups are a treat. Tea, coffee, cold drinks and all the essentials you could imagine at this delightful pitstop just a stone's throw from the village green. Annie organises all sorts of activities from this old farmhouse - just take a look at 'Quirky Workshops' on the website. The Cyclists’ Barn’ is open 10–6pm with hot drinks /cakes solely for those on bicycles.
Tel
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017684 83595
Comfortable barn conversion on the
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www.ruralretreats.co.uk/rr/properties/property.jsf?ref=CU037
This Grade I twelve bedroom, 11 bath fortified manor with two pele towers works best for large groups who plan to spend some time in the local area (min stay = 3 nights). If there are 24 of you then it works out about the same price as a B&B. Anyone who has cycled the C2C will have seen this recently renovated building overlooking the Greystoke to Blencow lane. The courtyard entrance is dated 1590, but this is one of the newer bits. It has its own chapel and many genuine medieval features, such as spiral stone staircases and inglenook fireplaces, all restored under the supervision of English Heritage. Massive welcome hamper including wine & breakfast items, T/D & W/M, 2 TVs. ***** rating from VisitBritain. Blencowe is rented out through Rural Retreats. See the website to get a fuller flavour.
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