Large cottage to rent in Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside - sleeps 10

Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NW.
Property Reference: UK1152

Bedrooms - 5

Sleeps - 10

Bathrooms - 4

Pets welcome - 1

 Large detached property is set in the hamlet of Skelwith Bridge | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
 Large detached property is set in the hamlet of Skelwith Bridge | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Light & airy living room with wood burner | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Light & airy living room with wood burner | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Light & airy living room with wood burner | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Sitting room with TV | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Dining area | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Dining area | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Kitchen | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Kitchen | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Kitchen | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Second kitchen | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Second kitchen with dining area | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Double bedroom | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Double bedroom | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Double bedroom | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Double bedroom | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Twin bedroom | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Twin bedroom | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Bathroom | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Bathroom | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Bathroom | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Outdoor dining area | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Exterior | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Exterior & garden area | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Exterior | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Exterior | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Garden | Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside
Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside

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Greenbank House 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10

Greenbank House provides the blissful seclusion and the unbeatable surroundings of the Langdale Valley, with something for all the family to enjoy.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Main House:
Step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room 1: With Freeview TV and DVD player.
Kitchen/dining room 1: With electric cooker, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize sleigh bed, Freeview TV, electric wood burner and door leading to garden.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.


Bathroom 1: With bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Separate toilet.

First Floor:
Living room 2:
With wood burner, Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player.
Dining room/conservatory.
Kitchen 2: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Bedroom 3: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.


Bedroom 4: With twin beds.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.

Annexe: All on the ground floor.
Open plan living space.
Living area:
With electric wood burner, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Dining area.
Kitchen area:
With electric cooker, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer.
Step t


Bedroom area:
With double bed.
Bathroom 2: With shower over bath, toilet and tiled floor.

Oil central heating (in main house), economy 7 central heating (in annexe), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. External games room with table tennis and table football.

Enclosed terraced garden with patio, terrace and garden furniture. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is 1 step from the ground floor kingsize bedroom to the terrace, 8 steps from the conservatory down to the patio area and 11 steps in the garden.

Extra Amenities

You will not be short of space when you stay at Greenbank House. This large, welcoming property with attached annexe is set in the hamlet of Skelwith Bridge, and only yards from the picturesque River Brathay, with some lovely walks right on your doorstep. With views over Wansfell and Loughrigg Fell, and large gardens to explore the flora and fauna, you will soon be in your own peace and tranquillity and away from it all. Let your children play hide and seek whilst you sit back and enjoy a good book, or a sip from a cup of tea whilst you thumb through a local guide for the next place to visit.



The main accommodation is set over two floors and has the benefit of its own private, attached, self contained annexe. Sit and enjoy the stunning views from the first floor living room, which also has a wood burner and plenty of comfy sofas to relax on and recall the day’s adventures. Entertain in the conservatory/dining room and absorb the surrounding private landscaped gardens and views. The large sun terrace is perfect to sit out on and make the most of the outlook, and with a large fully equipped kitchen, you have all the amenities to inspire any meal.



The village of Skelwith Bridge is home to the famous ’Chester’s By The River’ restaurant, which serves homemade cakes and lazy lunches, or enjoy a drink at the local bar. Nearby Skelwith Force waterfall is well worth a walk up to. A short drive and you are in Lakeland’s finest towns of Coniston, Ambleside and Windermere, or for the more adventurous, why not try some of the most acclaimed walks in the Langdale Valley? Beach 25 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 200 yard

Self-catering features

  • Detached Property
  • Dishwasher
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Garden / Patio
  • Games Room
  • Highchair
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Television
  • Woodburning Stove
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pet Friendly
  • Cumbrian Cottages
  • Parking - On Site
  • Shower Cubicle
  • Great Value Properties

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