Self-Catering at Surprise View | Holiday Cottages in Ravenglass

Holiday home
Surprise View is a welcoming terraced cottage on a working farm a mile from Ravenglass. There is a ground floor super king-size double bedroom, with a sofabed and an en-suite shower room. Upstairs is an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside there is use of shared mature gardens, and off road parking for two cars. With the National Park, narrow gauge railway and Muncaster Castle all within easy reach, Surprise View makes an ideal base for a couple, friends and walkers alike. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome.

Accomodation Details
One ground floor super king-size double bedroom, a double sofa bed (suitable for 1 adult or 2 small children) and en-suite shower, basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.

Area
The village of Ravenglass is on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is a coastal village, once a regular smuggling base. From Ravenglass it is easy to enjoy the National Park, the Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway, Muncaster Castle and the beauty of the surrounding lakes and mountains.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Electric heaters with woodburner in sitting area. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD, CD. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent, additional wood available to purchase from owners. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for two cars. Shared mature gardens with furniture. Sorry, no smoking. One well-behaved pet welcome. Shop 10 mins walk, pub 1 mile. Please note the minimum night stay in this property is 3 nights, this property does not accept 2 night bookings.

Mr Forrest

September 2020

Wonderful location sea shore and mountains.. On a farm with lovely and helpful hosts .In easy reach of the pristine Ravenglas (plus railways) Do note the paucity of shopping venues in the area so take all your provisions.

Mr Forrest, September 2020

August 2020

We really enjoyed our stay.. Of all the years we've been visiting the Lake District, we've never had the weather as hot as it was, especially for the full week. The only thing we could have done with was a fan, but given the unusual weather, I guess it's not normally required. Very comfortable and despite being on a working farm, we were never disrupted by noise. Mike and Lesley, the hosts were very friendly too. It's a great location to get to all of the best sights in this area (only a mile walk to the estuary down a country lane). Definitely recommend a stay here!

Miss Hayton, August 2020

January 2020

Fantastic cottage with all the comforts of home, great location and super host..

Mr Catton, January 2020

November 2019

This holiday cottage is the best! You get a lot for your money. It has every comfort and is exceptionally warm and sound proof in the winter, a very cosy cottage. This is a working farm and the owner is very pleasant and helpful. The views are wonderful and the area offers crags, mountains, and beaches for walking, a must if you have dogs. Muncaster castle is just around the corner, the best time to see this is in May when the Rhododendron are breathtaking and blue bells on the woodland walk phenomenal. If you take the time to see Ravenglass 1 mile walk via beach there is a Roman bath house, steam train ride and quaint village with lovely pubs. One of the highlights is during the week we were here ( End of November) the MOD where firing artillery shells into the sea which was very exciting. Overall a lovely place with plenty to do and see. Can't wait to go back.

lizzietyler

September 2019

we loved the cottage, very relaxing with stunning views and loved watching the hens out of the kitchen window, the only negative was the tv which is very small but will definitely return

Mrs Fairbrother

May 2019

A brilliant cottage.. Lovely owner. Quite and peaceful but close to loads of activities. Cottage very clean, well stocked and has everything you could possibly need. I would recommend to anyone. We will be returning.

Ms Swainston

April 2019

Ideal place to stop, particularly if you enjoy walking, which we do.. Very peaceful place, with a lovely view, we enjoyed watching the hens strut their stuff and seeing the calves. Even if you don't like walking it is a good location to drive 10 to 25 mins, to several interesting places, seaside resorts, Muncaster castle, Wast Water - stunning views - a must do visit, the little steam train (La'al Ratty) in Ravenglass with its spectacular views along the way and lovely country stops. We enjoyed the 25 min walk into Ravenglass, we also had a lovely walk and visit to Muncaster castle. Surprise view cottage is great for self catering and if you fancy a break from cooking the pub food in Ravenglass is good. I did miss having a cafetiere for my morning coffee, but that is a minor personal preference.

Irfana K

January 2019

It was in December so we could not complain about the weather or the mud 9its a farm). It was clean and well furnished, reasonably close to places to go (rsteam railway, castle) - the highlight would be Wasdale & Wast Water where the mountains are reflected in a mirror-like lake which is quite shallow but appears to be as deep as the scree slopes are tall). The Hodgsons are a pleasant couple & there was no problem with our well-controlled dog. I would recommend it to anyone

Mr Catton

Friendly host, great location, warm cosy cottage with all the comforts of home..

Mr Lloyd

October 2018

The directions to the cottage are absolutely shocking! “Pass dwelling on left” there are two “dwellings” before the cottage, which you do not pass. If the directions said to go into Cumbnalds Farm it would save twenty minutes driving in and out of the wrong place

Mrs Buchanan

August 2018

Lovely cottage, ideal location, stunning views, the only negative was the shower .... Lovely cottage, ideal location, stunning views, the only negative was the shower was a bit hit and miss temperature wise,

Mr Oconnor

May 2018

The owners are friendly and always there to assist in any issues..

Mrs Lightowler

We had a perfect week in surprise view cottage.. Finding the farm was very easy and the views from the cottage were spectacular. So peaceful and serene with absolutely breathtaking views of the mountains. In fact, I don’t think we have ever stayed anywhere with such views. Plenty of parking space for the car. The farm owner was very friendly and informative about the area. Fresh eggs also available from the free range hens. It was only 30 minutes on foot to Ravenglass via a quiet lane and a path along the beach. There are also several very interesting walks from the Ravenglass railway. The cottage itself was ideal for us with everything that we needed for cooking, washing etc and also a fantastic log burner for the chilly nights. This is a totally unspoilt area of the lakes if you are looking to escape from the crowds. I can also recommend the Victoria Inn at Drigg for food. We really loved it here and would definitely go back.

Rev Jackson

April 2018

Excellent cottage and this was my second visit.. Lovely to have the magnificent view of some of the Lakes highest peaks. Two other comments and they do not mean I would not go again. I love the place. The drive up the track has rather a lot of pot holes - but I know it is a working farm and tractors will go up and down. Great to be on a working farm. TV is rather small and the DVD does not give a very good picture. Minor points! It is beautifully warm when the heating is on. I would certainly recommend the place to anyone - especially as it is so close to some of the most wonderful scenery of the Lakes and makes the Wastwater area easily accessible by car. La'al Ratty starts from nor far away and is a gem.

StaffordshireRufus

February 2018

Gorgeous views I expect when you have good weather . Close to Ravenglass and easy access to Coniston . Lovely owners too

My one slight criticism would be the size of the shower cubicle.. It's a little small but apart from that I would still book this cottage again as I had a very relaxed break and was very well received by the owners.

Mrs Parkin

June 2017

We had a fantastic week in this cottage and the location was perfect for visiting both the coast and fells.. You can also easily access Keswick, Kendal and Windermere. Fantastic for long walks on the beach or costal paths. The location of the accommodation was very quiet and comfortable and we would definitely recommend and will look to revisit in the near future.

Mr Fowler

The shower was a very small cubical

Mr Morgan

November 2016

The building, the views,its location and its position on a working farm made it feel special.. Great location as within 1 hour drive north or south were very many points of interest,attractions and fantastic scenery. A short interesting walk to Ravenglass with 3 licensed establishments and a fascinating land locked estuary.

Mrs Campbell

July 2016

It was peaceful, well maintained and within easy driving distance to all of the Lake District.

Miss Winter

November 2015

We loved how tucked away the location was, yet at the same time it is only a moments drive to some pretty spectacular lakes and historic landmarks. It suited our hiking plans and the dog to a tee. It was quiet, cosy and relaxing and the hosts were very considerate.

Mr Sundquist

The cottage was a lovely place to return to after a day of work. The downstairs bedroom was very quiet and I slept very soundly.

Mr Atkinson

June 2015

Loved the sights and sounds of being on a working farm - the cows, bull, sheep, and the farmer hard at work all hours of the day! Loved the view from the cottage and loved exploring the western lake/coast area. Loved returning to a comfy bed and good shower.

Mr Eldon

March 2015

A completely relaxing holiday amid a working farm environment, although this wasn't reflected in the amount of noise and disturbance evident. It was a peaceful and very tranquil setting. The owner was extremely sociable and helpful. As usual a very nice holiday, may return.

Mrs Johnston

November 2014

Quiet and remote, a perfect getaway.

Mrs Christian

October 2014

The cottage was very comfortable and 'cosy'. The location was great and the views were beautiful. A peaceful and relaxing location.

Mrs Hill

June 2014

The view and location was perfect. The wood burner was a lovely addition to a clean, well furnished, comfy cottage. The owner was friendly and chatty.

Mrs Bonnefina

October 2012

Very quiet and peaceful, just what we needed.

Mrs Farrow

September 2012

Comfortable accommodation enhanced by the proximity of Ravenglass and the coast.

Mr Budden

July 2012

The location of the cottage provided good access to Eskdale and surrounds. We liked the views afforded by having the living room upstairs.

Mr Wretham

Friendly owner and good view from lounge window.

Mrs Rynham

February 2012

The owners were very good, providing homely touches to the cottage. Lovely views and very quiet, just what we asked for.

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Surprise View in Ravenglass, Cumbria