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Nether House

Broughton Beck, Lake District
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Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Characterful detached cottage with original wooden beams and quirky features
  • Full of quaint and colourful style, this unique escape welcomes nine guests
  • EV charge point available at no extra cost
  • Coniston Water, the River Leven estuary, and popular Ulverston all within 7 miles
Property code: SZ587

Set in the lush farmland of the southern Lake District, this characterful house has remained in the same family since it was built in the 1600s. It is a wonderful holiday base for a group or larger family exploring the Cumbria countryside.

A traditional Lakeland farmyard with ancient barns and outbuildings offers privacy and brings sense of history to your stay at this traditional country cottage. Situated next to a working dairy farm and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Nether House offers welcoming accommodation for up to nine people. There's a country-style kitchen, fabulous dining room and bright, comfortable sitting room with an open fire on the ground floor and five bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. Outside you'll find a large garden with seating areas in both front and back. Three dogs are welcome but please keep them on a lead around the neighbouring livestock.

The hamlet of Netherhouses enjoys a peaceful, rural location. Fells behind the house have some great walking, so lace up your walking boots and head out to explore. You’ll find incredible views west to the Duddon Estuary and the Isle of Man and east to Morecambe Bay and Levens Sands. The bustling market town of Ulverston is about a 5-minute drive away with lots of lovely independent shops as well as restaurants, pubs, cafes and an independent cinema.

Your closest lake is Coniston Water (closely followed by Windermere). Hike up the mighty Old Man of Coniston above the town, explore Grizedale Forest on the quieter east side of the Lake, wild swim or enjoy a cruise on the Steam Yacht Gondola if you prefer a more leisurely pace. Why not head south and spend a day on the coast? Enjoy a bracing coastal walk whilst taking in the stunning vistas out to sea, perfect for recharging the batteries. There are maps and guidebooks at the house to inspire local rambling.

As you’d expect from a country retreat, there’s a large boot room with a feature former fireplace and wonderful original slate floors. Complete with coat hooks and welly racks, this is the perfect spot to leave wet coats and muddy boots before continuing your journey into the rest of the house. Off the hallway is a handy utility room equipped with a full-sized washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a useful ground floor WC. The bright kitchen is well equipped with the essentials for a self-catering holiday. In here you’ll find an electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster and kettle along with plenty of pots, pans and dishes to prepare and serve a feast. There’s also a free-standing slimline dishwasher for clearing up. An arch leads through to the dining room with its long pine table. Antique furniture offers a fantastic backdrop for convivial meals, and two large windows let in plenty of light and provide beautiful views out over the garden.

The charming sitting room is full of character. An inviting four-seater sofa, a high backed armchair and a pretty two-seater sofa are positioned in front of the open fire, perfect for cosy evenings in. There’s also a smart TV for entertainment. At the other end of the living room is another chintzy two-seater, a wing back chair and an upright piano. A glass door connects the room to the front lawn. Overlooking the garden, ornithologists will love watching the comings and goings of the wide variety of birds.

The five bedrooms can be found on the first floor, so head up the 17th century black oak panelled staircase to discover more of the house. The first bedroom you come to is a double room, overlooking the back garden and with a metal-framed bed. Opposite is another double room overlooking the back garden with a view down to Coniston Water. It’s a charming room with vernacular panelling, a classic metal bed frame and a pine chest of drawers. The third double room is next door. It is spacious with a beautiful antique double bed, an 18th century livery cupboard repurposed for modern living and a tiled Victorian fireplace. A cushioned window seat over looks the front garden with views to Morecambe Bay and, on a clear evening, the twinkling lights of Morecambe’s promenade. Further along the corridor are the two remaining bedrooms. The lovely twin room has matching vintage wooden single beds, a handy dresser and a beautifully painted ornate chest of drawers. Last but by no means least is the king-size bedroom. The bed is perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the stunning views from the large picture window - ideal for a morning brew with a view! This bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom with a WC, washbasin and corner bath.

Also on the first floor is the spacious family bathroom with a WC, washbasin and shower over the bath.

As well as having plenty of parking in the yard, the house sits in a wonderful garden. The garden gets the sun for most of the day, making it a delightful spot for some R&R. The large lawn areas are sure to be a hit with adults, children and dogs alike! There are also two different seating areas with outdoor tables, chairs and benches, perfect for al fresco dining and a selection of deck chairs for relaxing and afternoon naps. A wide variety of wildlife, from hedgehogs to barn owls, visit the garden so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for your animal neighbours enjoying the wildlife habitats. This is also a cycle rack which can hold up to 10 bikes and an EV charge point in the yard, available at no extra cost.

The property is located next to a working farm and there will be the usual comings and goings associated with a farmyard, including machinery and livestock. Indeed, a dairy herd of cows pass by the house to the neighbouring farm every day during spring and summer for milking. Please be sure to keep the gates to the house closed, to keep the cows out of the garden.

  • 5 bedrooms – 3 doubles, 1 twin, 1 king-size
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and WC, plus 1 WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in utility room
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV 
  • Piano
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture and Firepit
  • Ample off-road parking in yard behind house
  • High chair & travel cot (please provide your own bedding)
  • Pub and shop 3 miles, Coniston Water 7 miles, Ulverston 3.5 miles
  • EV charging with EO mini pro(7kw untethered) at no cost to guest
  • Covered bicycle racks for up to 10 bikes
  • Please note the property is next door to a working farm with dairy cows and heavy machinery – please keep all gates closed
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by keri 11th October 2024

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We loved our stay at Netherhouse. Hosts were great with communication and we felt really welcome. The house was lovely so much character and really well kitted out - especially loved that there were books, games & toys for the kids. Thanks Caroline & Kevin for our wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Steven 4th October 2024

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The cottage was lovely and full of character, we really enjoyed our stay in the nether house, it had everything we needed and was a great base for the lower lakes, especially Coniston and Grisedale forest. The kitchen had everything we needed, the house was nice and warm, and there was plenty of parking for everyone we came with. We really enjoyed Read moreour stay and hope to come back! Hide

Reviewed by David 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Ben 5th August 2024

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Beautiful house, gardens, and location. Had a great time and hope to make a return someday.

Reviewed by Carys 2nd August 2024

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Amazing cottage peaceful lovely location walks from the house.. Very well equipped. Everything was there for a big party we loved the large dinning table. The dairy farm next door brought joy to my baby grandson each morning and night to watch the cows walk by. Fred the farmer was very chatty.

Reviewed by Graham 28th June 2024

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Great location, just outside Ulverston. About 10 minute drive to local shops. We had a family gathering and it was ideal. Plenty of space inside and out and could accommodate 10 people comfortably. I would recommend this for the location and its facilities. An old house full of character., with all modern appliances included, dishwasher, washing maRead morechine etc. great communication, just follow the instructions to get to the property and the recommendations within the welcome document. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 17th May 2024

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Nether House is a very authentic stone built period farmhouse that has been updated but not modernised, so it retains its character and charm. The gardens are lovely and the outside dining area was very popular from breakfast onwards. The house is next to the working farm but that didn't intrude and the area is amazingly peaceful. Ulverston and GraRead morenge over Sands are charming market towns from another era. Coniston, the closest lake, is 30 minutes drive away. We had a great week! Hide

Reviewed by Kess 8th May 2024

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My friends an I stayed here for a long weekend. We really enjoyed it, lovely old cottage with lots of space for 9 people and a dog! There is a lovely footpath opposite that take you to a crag where you can watch the sunset. There was plenty of facilities at the house, a fire pit, kitchen, smart tv. We had 4 cars with us and there was lots of parkinRead moreg space. It was only a 20/30 minute drive to Windermere or Conniston lakes and the coast and was a 10 min drive to Ulverston/supermarket. recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Sally 15th September 2023

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Lovely house. Really comfortable beds. Great having the option of a fire (every night)!! So peaceful, plenty of pots pans & kitchen ware!! Loved seeing the cows!

Reviewed by Philip 1st September 2023

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Wonderful quirky farmhouse. Our 2nd stay here as a family with 2 grandchildren who couldn't wait each day to watch the cows go past for milking. The house offers everything you want for a stay in the area. Ps don't worry about the cobwebs they add to the character of the house. Would recommend a stay

Reviewed by Louisa 4th August 2023

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Loved the house, beautiful rooms and comfortable beds. Liked the quiet location, and the garden. Fantastic to be able to charge the car!

Reviewed by Robbie 26th May 2023

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We really loved this house, full of character , comfortable , great gardens , location etc. They had things needed for outside also, as well as table and benches , there were deckchairs and seating round the side of the house. Also accommodating for dogs . The. view from the back garden was lovely. There was informative information also. We would dRead moreefinitely visit again . Loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Theresa 24th April 2023

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This is an amazing, historically interesting house in a beautiful location in the South lakes. It is very spacious and had lots of quality cooking equipment as well as washing and drying machines if you should need them. The garden was particularly lovely. The owners are working hard to restore the original lime plaster dating from the 1600s, and tRead morehe furniture is in keeping with the style of the house. I would definitely recommend this place for large groups visiting the lakes. Hide

Reviewed by Belinda 9th March 2023

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We have just returned from the most wonderful stay at Nether House with all our family. We were 4 generations and the accommodation was perfect. The kitchen has everything needed including baking equipment, good knives and plenty of crockery. Bed linen and towels are top quality and there were loads of games and books available. When we arrived theRead morere was complimentary apple juice and milk in the fridge. We lacked for absolutely nothing and look forward to a longer stay soon. Many thanks. Hide

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