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The Screes
We are sure The Screes will be a popular property for anyone looking to enjoy some of Britain's most dramatic mountain and lake scenery. This dog-friendly two-bedroom apartment has been fitted out for comfort and ease of use, and couldn't be handier for anyone planning their ascent of England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
The open-plan lounge/dining area is a good sociable space and the kitchen is well laid out with modern kitchen units and appliances. It has been known to rain sometimes in this area, so you may be making use of the useful hall area for drying your wet outdoor gear. The bathroom has a good-size walk-in shower and when it's time for bed, you'll find a peaceful haven in either the double, or the twin bedrooms. All the rooms are on ground floor level. When the weather is kind, step outside into the communal garden and marvel at the mountain and lake views. You will be gazing at The Screes (the steep stone-strewn slope running down into Wastwater) after which the property is named, and if you look left, you will see the view of the trio of mountains at the head of Wasdale which was bestowed with the title of Britain's Favourite View back in 2007 (the view hasn't changed since then!).
Whilst you are in a sublime, peaceful location here, you aren't too far from civilisation. It's not too far to drive if you fancy a pub meal, a visit to pretty seaside villages of Ravenglass and St Bees, and the attractions of neighbouring valley Eskdale, such as the Ravenglass and Eskdale narrow gauge railway. The village of Gosforth is a 13 minute drive away and has a bakery, and pubs. Those who visit the Lakes frequently, often miss coming over to this wilder and quieter side of the National Park. Some say, this is the 'connoisseur's Lake District - spectacular, unspoilt, and peaceful, with a landscape that will stay with you forever.
Property Highlights
Dogs Permitted 
Parking 
Wireless Internet 
Garden / Patio 
Bed Linen Provided 
Towels Provided 
Heating 
Tumble Dryer 
Washing Machine 
Walks nearby 
Single Level Property Availability
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Take a closer look at The Screes
- Hallway with storage for coats and boots etc
- Open plan lounge, kitchen, dining area.
- The kitchen has an under-counter electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, kettle, and toaster. No dishwasher.
- The lounge area has two sofas, Smart TV, DVD player, a dining table, games and books.
- Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables with lamps, sash windows with views.
- Twin (3ft beds) bedroom with wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables and lamps.
- Shower room with walk-in shower with rain and mixer attachment, basin, WC, and electric heated towel radiator.
- Heating is by electric storage heaters and panel electric radiators.
- Communal garden area with a stone bench.
- Large communal car park on the other side of the lane from the property.
- Up to 2 dogs are welcome at a charge of £20 per dog. Dogs must not be allowed on furniture, including beds and must not be left alone in the property. Please clear up after your dog. Dogs must be kept on a lead in the communal garden.
- Travel cot and high chair are not provided due to limited bedroom floorspace.
- Heating and power included.
- Heating is by a combination of storage heaters and standard electrical radiators. There is also an enhanced ventilation system.
- Bed linens and towels supplied (1 x bath and 1 x hand towel per person).
- Wi-Fi
- Ground floor apartment all on one level (there is another property above).
- Mobile signal is limited and the best service is through O2 or Three.
- Ample parking on the communal car park opposite the property.
- The garden is a communal space for other guests staying in other apartments on site.
About the location
There are good pubs within a few miles at Nether Wasdale and at the Wasdale Head Inn where many head before, or after, their ascent of Scafell Pike. There's also a great cafe and farm shop at The Sawmill, which is a ten-minute drive away. Good to know that there is a free(!) seasonal bus service on weekends and bank holidays that goes from Ravenglass to Wasdale Head and passes right by The Screes. Muncaster Castle and Owl Centre is a great place to visit and the grounds are especially impressive in spring, with masses of flowering rhododendrons. No visit to this area is complete without a trip on the Ravenglass and Eskdale narrow gauge railway, which winds up the Eskdale valley, as it has done since 1875.
If the weather isn't ideal for the fell tops, there's plenty to do within a short drive - The coast is not far (10 miles to Ravenglass and 14 miles to St Bees), a great dog-friendly beach at Seascale where there is also a Co-op, cafe, and pharmacy. It's just a little further to the Georgian town of Whitehaven, where you will find The Rosehill Theatre, the famous Michael Moon Bookshop, The Beacon Visitor Centre, and all the usual town facilities and supermarkets.
