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| Near Howe offers superb farmhouse bed and breakfast accommodation, together with five separate high quality self catering cottages, providing you with the ideal answer if you are looking for that quiet, away from it all holiday. This traditional and very comfortable Cumbrian farmhouse, and tastefully converted stable block and barns stand in the midst of 380 acres of rolling moorland close to the small village of Mungrisdale in the heart of the Cumbrian fell country. No matter which way you choose to look the views are stunning. Situated just 15 minutes (10 miles) from the Penrith M6 Junction (40), just a mile off the A66 trunk road, it is easily accessible and yet isolated enough to ensure you of the peace and tranquility you are seeking. Why not check out our new Service. You could also take advantage of our special offer of four Guest House nights for the price of three! Please check out our home page (link below) or mail us. Steve and Jill were delighted to announce that the Near Howe Website won the Website of the Year Award at the prestigious 2007 Cumbria Tourism Awards Ceremony. They now represent Cumbria in the North West region finals on 10 October 2007. |
| ALL ABOUT NEAR HOWE Near Howe occupies a stunning elevated position on a tree lined knoll, giving it glorious views out over arguably some of the most delightful countryside in the Lake District National Park. Originally built as a farmstead about 180 years ago, Near Howe remained the farmhouse to the surrounding farm land until the end of the 1960s when it was converted to a guest house. Over the ensuing years, the former farm buildings which surrounded the delightful open courtyard, have been skilfully converted to form five spacious and uniquely appointed self catering holiday cottages, which retain much of their original charm and character. Set amid carefully landscaped, yet easily maintained gardens and grounds, there is ample car parking and space for visitors to relax in a setting second to none for its peace and tranquillity. Near Howe lies at the end of a delightful driveway across rolling Cumbrian farm land, but is within very easy reach of the A66, midway between the lovely Cumbrian market town of Penrith and Keswick-on-Derwentwater - The Queen of The Lakes. Equally close at hand is Ullswater, topped and tailed by Pooley Bridge at the North and Glenridding to the South while in the opposite direction lies the picturesque village of Mungrisdale and further at 'Back o'Skidda' is Caldbeck, the former home of famous huntsman John Peel. All of this delightful countryside helps bring tourists to the area over an ever increasing season. Gordon and Christine Weightman, the previous owners, rescued Near Howe from possible terminal decline in 1969 and immediately set about the refurbishment of the guest house, providing the en suite facilities and forming delightful family accommodation. They also installed the present driveway and over the ensuing years steadily converted the farm buildings into individual self catering cottages, finishing the final cottage for the 2000 season. Having brought up their family and spent many happy years at Near Howe, Gordon and Christine have now happily retired nearby, living in the local community. The present owners Jill and Steve Woolley have recently taken over, and are already providing that special friendly atmosphere that guests at Near Howe have been used to for so many years. The surrounding area can provide many activities and pastimes, including golf, fishing, pony trekking, boating and walking, from the gentlest of rambles to the most strenuous of fell walks. For the not so energetic, Near Howe is the ideal base from which to tour the magnificent Cumbrian countryside and enjoy the scenic beauty of our lovely Lakeland. |
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| Saddleback Barn Saddleback Barn (sleeps 7) is an outstanding property situated in a superb position with spectacular views. Furnished, decorated and equipped to a very high standard. Perched on the hillside and retaining many of its old original features, the converted barn provides every modern-day comfort. It is rare to find a three-bedroom property, all with en-suite bedrooms, in such a delightful, picturesque setting and still so close to the 'hub of the North Lakes'. Stable Barn Stable Barn - Sleeps 5 - Superb quality barn conversion with all modern amenities, furnished and decorated to a very high standard with exposed beams and stone walls. Stunning views down to Mungrisdale and Caldbeck Fells, large open plan lounge kitchen, boiler/store room ideal for drying out walking clothes etc. Grisdale View Grisdale View, Howe Top and Howe End - Three cottages beautifully converted from an old Stable Block with views over the fells. The cottages have also all been completely refurbished in Jan 07 and are furnished to a very high standard. Howe Top Grisdale View, Howe Top and Howe End - Three cottages beautifully converted from an old Stable Block with views over the fells. The cottages have also all been completely refurbished in Jan 07 and are furnished to a very high standard. Howe End Grisdale View, Howe Top and Howe End - Three cottages beautifully converted from an old Stable Block with views over the fells. The cottages have also all been completely refurbished in Jan 07 and are furnished to a very high standard. Why not check out our AVAILABILITY or mail us with an ENQUIRY. |
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| There are five bedrooms, which include two en-suite family rooms, one twin en-suite room and two standard double rooms. There are tea and coffee facilities in all the bedrooms. Downstairs there is a breakfast room, a comfortable residents lounge with colour television and log burning stove and a second lounge with a well stocked bar and an open fire. There is also access to a shared drying room and laundry. Guests are asked to please refrain from smoking. The resident proprietors Steve and Jill Woolley ensure you of a warm, country welcome and will help in any way they can to make your holiday as pleasant, comfortable and relaxing as you desire. A hearty breakfast is served in their beautifully appointed dining room. If you are having days off touring, there are a number of good places locally for Lunch or Evening Meals. If required, Jill will provide you with a packed lunch, which should be ordered the previous evening. We also hold a full fire certificate. Why not check out our AVAILABILITY or mail us with an ENQUIRY. |
| GETTING HERE Near Howe is easy to find approaching from North or South: Turn off the M6 motorway at junction 40, onto the A66 trunk. road, then after 10 miles turn right at signpost for Mungrisdale and Caldbeck, after half a mile you will find Near Howe signposted on the right, approximately nine miles from the motorway junction. If approaching from the West, approximately eight miles past Keswick. turn left at Mungrisdale and Caldbeck signpost. after half a mile you will find Near Howe signposted on the right. The surrounding area can provide many activities and pastimes, including golf, fishing, pony trekking, boating and walking, from the gentlest of rambles to the most strenuous of fell walks. For the not so energetic, Near Howe is the ideal base from which to tour the magnificent Cumbrian countryside and enjoy the scenic beauty of our lovely lakeland. |
| DIRECTIONS Please Note that Post Code Mapping Searches generally DO NOT WORK, Please use our own directions. Travelling West on A66 from the M6 Motorway (Junction 40), continue towards Keswick passing the turnoff to Troutbeck (A5091) after 8 miles. Continue for approximately 1 mile and take the next right hand turn signposted Mungrisdale and Caldbeck. Continue for approximately 1 mile to the sign for Near Howe is on the right hand side of the road. The drive way crosses two fields, and then rises past an old ruin up to the top of the hill where you will find the property. Take a chance to savour the exceptional views on the way up. |
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