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High Hallgarth

Nr Coniston, Cumbria
The exterior of High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The rugged exterior of High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The sitting room at High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The cosy sitting room at High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The kitchen at High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The double bedroom at High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The view from the double bedroom at High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The single bedroom at High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
One of the twin bedrooms at High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The view from the utility room at High Hallgarth, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 7
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Preferred changeover day Saturday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 2 What's this?
  • Reference 009002
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About High Hallgarth

A characterful detached cottage in the heart of the Lakes with exposed beams and slate floors.

This timeless Lakeland cottage sits alone in the landscape with views over Little Langdale Tarn and up the valley. The white-washed stone cottage dates back to the 17th-century and although it’s since been renovated, much of its original character remains. Exposed beams, slate floors and an open fire in the old range add to its historic charm. You’ll even discover a few quirkier features such as the tin bath and the earth closet in an outbuilding.

You’ll be in the heart of the Lake District with many of its highlights close by. A good place to start is Blea Tarn (Tarn is the Cumbrian word for a small mountain lake). It’s a photographers dream with its pretty Alpine flowers and views over some of the most famous fells in the Lakes, including The Langdale Pikes and Pike of Blisco.

For longer walks try low level walks around Tilberthwaite or take to the high fells of Coniston or Langdale Valley. The remote setting and lack of light pollution make it the ideal spot for star gazing.
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer available
  • Dishwasher not available
  • Washing machine not available
  • Tumble dryer available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television not available
  • DVD not available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Kitchen/dining room with larder, stairs down to the sitting room with open fire in an old cottage range and 1 double bedroom.

  • First floor

    Three bedrooms (2 twins and 1 single). There is no bathroom, but a tin bath is provided in the wood shed and there is an earth closet lavatory outside.

Notes for guests

Access: The access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos please those images in the main website page.

Heating: Electric wall heating included.

Parking: Cars must be parked at Low Hallgarth and visitors must walk 100 yds uphill along the stone/slate track to the cottage. It is not possible to drive to the cottage at all.

Garden: There is a small grassed area by the cottage, plus an area with a slate fire pit that can be used for barbecuing (fuel is not provided).

Access: The approach to the cottage is along a narrow and very uneven track. Low slung vehicles may have difficulty in travelling along this track, especially after rain fall. Responsibility for the upkeep of this track falls with the local council and not the National Trust.

Utilities: The Hallgarth cottages' water supply comes from the fell and may be in short supply at certain times of the year. Although the water is regularly checked to meet required standards you may wish to boil the water before use.

Television/Reception: There is no television as reception is poor in the area.

Please note: There is no bathroom. A tin bath can be found in the shed for use in the cottage where there is plenty of hot water. The lavatory is an earth closet outside the cottage.

Logs: We endeavour to provide wood at the property. This is done on an ad hoc basis by our local forestry team. Due to the location of the property and time demands of the forestry team we cannot guarantee that there will be enough wood for the full period of a booking. There is a log supply for a vast majority of bookings but this should not be relied upon. As we cannot guarantee the supply, any logs you do have are supplied free of charge.

 

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early morning view of Tarn Hows looking north west

Tarn Hows and Coniston

Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside
Sticklebarn

Sticklebarn and The Langdales

An adventure playground of rugged slopes, craggy summits and a cracking pint
Woodland at Allan Bank in Grasmere

Allan Bank and Grasmere

The loveliest spot that man hath ever found
Gondola steaming across Coniston Water

Steam Yacht Gondola

Rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht on Coniston Water
Exterior of the Beatrix Potter Gallery Hawkshead Cumbria

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

Beatrix Potter's original artwork on display in a 17th-century house
View of Wray Castle in autumn evening light

Wray Castle

Gothic Revival castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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