Jean's Cottage

Jean's cottage

Come and stay in our cosy cottage, situated in Ulpha in the Duddon Valley, Cumbria. Formerly Ulpha Post Office from 1890 to 2020 and before that a travellers' inn, the cottage is now a place to hide away, relax, walk, recharge yourself and breathe in the fresh air. This is Wordsworth's favourite valley with the River Duddon nearby where you can swim on summer days - or have a dip in winter, if you're brave. You'll find Lesley's art on the walls plus pieces collected over the years. The cottage can offer you quiet creative time to energise and awaken your senses. With views of The Caw and Stickle Pike, both accessible from your front door, the place is a walker's and cyclist's paradise.

Historical Property
Telephone box and Victorian post box - both still in operation!
Private parking spot for 1 car at the back
Parking for 2/3 cars at the front
Barn with Secure Locking for storing bikes
WiFi
2 Bedrooms (1 double/1 twin with ensuite shower)
Another bathroom downstairs (bath with overhead shower)
Pubs within 4 miles
Suitable for couples, writers, artists, friends, cyclists, walkers wanting peace and quiet & a time to recharge.
Electricity, bed linen, towels and logs for both wood burners are all included.
No smoking
Sorry, no pets

Jean's Cottage - named after the owner's mother - has a home-from-home feel. Situated at the end of three terraced cottages dating further back to the 1700s, the buildings were once a coaching inn for passing travellers. The former Post Office has been lovingly renovated over a period of four years. You'll find original art on the walls amongst furniture, both modern and antique. With the comfort of underfloor heating beneath the huge 18th Century slates, you'll never get cold on those chilly lakeland nights.

Enjoy views of the fells from the bedrooms and downstairs rooms as well as the kitchen. In warm weather, you can take a cuppa outside to the front garden chairs and look towards Stickle Pike.

DETAILS

Entrance Parlour
Wood burner
Underfloor heating
Sonos Speaker

Sitting Room
Wood burner
Underfloor Heating
TV

Dining/Kitchen Area
Underfloor Heating
Large open plan area with views to the fells
Large oak table with bench and chairs
Dishwasher
Gas cooker with 4 burners
2 electric ovens
1 electric grill
Microwave
Fridge/freezer
Toaster
Filter coffee machine
Lavazzo Milk Frother
toasty machine
nutriblender
hand food mixer

Boot Room
Underfloor Heating
Storage for walking boots/shoes
Hooks for hats/coats
Maps/games/info
Pulley for dryer

One Bathroom Downstairs
underfloor heating
bath with shower over
heated towel rail
washer/dryer

2 Bedrooms Upstairs
both with views to the garden and fells

Double Bedroom - 1 double bed (sleeps 2)

Twin Bedroom - 1 single bed (sleeps 1)
small double bed (sleeps 1/2)

Ensuite shower room off twin bedroom
heated towel rail
full length mirror

Gardens
3 areas to enjoy
Picnic table in The Orchard opposite.
Picnic table in back garden plus fire pit.
Foldaway garden chairs in outbuildings.
Table and chairs for 6 in front garden

Surrounding Area

Right from the cottage front door there are woodland, river and fell walks. The nearest market town is 10 minutes away, in Broughton-in-Furness, with a butcher, baker and grocery and a petrol station. There are two pubs with food within 4 miles. Within 30 minutes' drive you can be at Coniston Water, where you can visit Brantwood, John Ruskin's House, tour his unusual gardens and have a scone and cuppa in the tearoom. Or maybe you fancy a boat trip on the lake. Also 30 minutes away is the quirky little town of Ulverston, birthplace of Stan Laurel of Laurel & Hardy. Ulverston hosts the Printfest exhibition once a year, an arty, hugely well-attended event and Gillam's Tearoom is a must. You'll find interesting little antique and arty shops, a fishmonger and a selection of pubs. A favourite place for arty explorations is Yew Tree Barn where you can bury yourself in antiques and salvage after a coffee in their lovely cafe. If you're a big foodie, you may want to visit the village of Cartmel, a gourmet's dream.

Surrounding Area - River Duddon - a few minutes' walk away from Jean's Cottage

The Stepping Stones Walk near Jean's Cottage

Entrance Parlour

Sitting Room

Kitchen/Dining Area
The kitchen/diner is modern and spacious and if you like to cook, you'll find it very well equipped. A huge oak table and long bench/chairs allow lots of room to chill-out and chat or lay out your map to plan your next walk.

Boot Room
Situated in an atrium area, you'll find a place to hang your coats and park your boots.
After a long walk in the rain or a swim in the River Duddon, hang up your wet clothes on the high pulley.
We have a stack of board games here as well as maps and info about Cumbria.