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Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing
- Cottage
- People: 4
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 2–4 nights
'Cliburn Signal Box, Cliburn, Penrith, Cumbria, England - Within Easy Reach Of The Lake District National Park
Bedrooms
Lounge
Bedroom 1
Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps up to 4 Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom (ground floor) - double bed, bedside tables, DAB clock radio, drawers, wardrobe, dressing table, hair dryer and mirror.
Facilities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Internet
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Pets Welcome
- Satellite or Cable
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Shower room 1Shower
- Bathroom (ground floor) - shower, toilet, sink, mirror and shaver socket.
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
General
- Telephone
- Heating
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- Fireplace
- Parking availableFree parking right beside the property, with room for at least two cars.
- InternetWifi available using secure code, provided along with arrival details once payment has been received.
- Towels available
- Wireless Internet
- Wood stoveWood-burning stove with a small amount of wood provided to allow you to enjoy the warmth of a stove. Further supplies can be purchased from ourselves (if available) or from local stockists.
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Living RoomLounge (first floor) - two twin sofas (one of which is a double sofa bed), table, iPod docking station, 32" TV, freeSAT, DVD/CD player and cosy wood burning stove.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee maker
- Toaster2 slice electric
- Dishes & utensils
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 4 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite/Cable TV
- DVD player
- Video libraryA selection of DVDs are available
Outside
- Garden
- Ski & snowboardN/A
- GolfPenrith Golf Club - 9.5miles A Cumbrian golf course situated in a splendid location between the world renowned Lake District and the delightful Eden Valley. The Lakeland fells provide a magnificent backdrop to this par 69 course formed in 1890. Appleby Golf Club - 11miles Appleby Golf Club is situated two miles east of the town centre just off the A66. The club enjoys a golfing history dating back to 1894 when the game was played on the Minsceugh just outside the town. In 1903 the club was reformed on its present location on the Brackenber Moor. The Open Champion Willie Fernie of Troon laid out the course using the natural contours of the moor with short heathery rough and bracken to provide a challenging and spectacular course described as "Gleneagles in the raw". His creation is undeniably testing, as the 5998-yard par 68 (SSS 70) course contains no par 5's but some long challenging par 4's.
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: Cliburn Signal Box uses an eco-friendly ground source heat pump to provide under-floor heating to all of the rooms and hot water to the bathroom and kitchen. Outside: The private garden has gravelled and grassed areas, barbeque, garden furniture and parking for two cars. Utility Room: The utility room houses the freezer, washing machine, BBQ and a small amount of wood for the wood burning stove. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Linen & towels are provided and are included in the price. Both will be exchanged on a weekly basis. Cleaning is not provided.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Please be aware the Signal Box has stairsPlease be aware the Signal Box has stairs
Pets allowed - Well behaved pets welcome but not on the furnitureWell behaved pets welcome but not on the furniture
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 4
Minimum age of primary renter: 18
- We expect all guests to leave the property as they found it.
- Well behaved pets are welcome. The owners are responsible for their pets actions. The pets must be kept off the beds and furniture.
- Please respect other guests visiting the area and locals living in the area by keeping noise to a suitable level.
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Location
Hosted by Mr Gavin Matier
Ask a questionAbout Mr Gavin Matier
We moved into the property on 1st October 2004, leaving city life behind, in search of a more peaceful and fulfilling life, for both ourselves and our two children, Elliott and Jasmine. Gavin, born in Northern Ireland, left Limavady in 1987 to study at Bradford University. There he qualified as a Pharmacist in 1991 and is the Pharmacy Manager at Sainsbury's Penrith. Wendy, born in Tyldesley, Manchester left in 1989 to study at Bradford University. There she qualified as a Pharmacist in 1994 and is now the Pharmacy Manager at Green Tree Pharmacy, Kirkby Stephen. Whilst working in Leeds, we met in 1992 and married 25th August 1996. In July 1999 Elliott was born and in February 2002 Jasmine was born. It was at this point we decided to leave the city life behind and moved to Cliburn.
Mr Gavin Matier purchased this Cottage in 2004
Why Mr Gavin Matier chose Penrith
Wendy and I fell in love with both the location and character of the building when we first saw it. We loved it so much we live in the Station House beside the Signal Box and decided to renovate it, so others could enjoy it as much as us.
What makes this Cottage unique
We live beside the Signal Box all year round and often forget just how lucky we are to live here. To us peace, tranquility and seclusion are the norm. We step outside our back door into beautiful countryside and a 50m walk has us strolling in Whinfell Forest, where we regularly see the local red squirrels, roe deer, owls, buzzards, pheasants, great crested newts and an abundance of other wildlife. At night little light pollution means that we can stargaze and if that wasn't enough, a short drive and we are walking up one of the many fells or playing in one of the lakes. What more could you ask for?
- Languages:
- English
Private hosts do not rent properties as a trade, business or profession.