Oakdene Cottage is a part of Oakdene House, a large detached property built in the early 1970's, situated in the centre of the village of Chapel Stile, just a stones throw from the local village store and the Wainwrights Inn pub. There's walking from the doorstep in all directions, you really don't need to use the car to explore the Langdale Valleys and the Lake District National Park if you don't want to. If you jump in the car you'll find Ambleside just 10 minutes away. The towns of Grasmere and Windermere are a little further away. You can enjoy a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars in these nearby towns. The Lake District is home to lots of fabulous independent businesses, meaning there are plenty of interesting and unique shops for you to enjoy during your holiday in the Lake District.
In the 1980s this property was extended and split into two separate properties, the larger half sleeping 8 is Oakdene House and the smaller part sleeping 6 is Oakdene Cottage. If Oakdene Cottage isn't big enough for your whole family you can book both Oakdene House and Oakdene Cottage together, so up to 14 people can come on holiday to the Lake District, to find out more about both properties CLICK HERE
Oakdene Cottage is spread over three floors, the entrance into the cottage is to the left of the main house when accessed from the front, or down the right hand side of the building if approached from Oakdene Cottage private parking. A porch space for muddy boots and coats leads into the hallway on the ground floor. Off the hallway are two bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms. The first is the master with a king size bed, chest of drawers and built in wardrobe. The second bedroom is a twin, with large single beds (10 cm longer), hanging rail and chest of drawers. Both ensuite bathrooms have a WC, wash basin and shower. Also on the ground floor there's a shower room with shower, toilet and sink.
From the hallway the stairs lead up to the open plan lounge, kitchen and diner. The lounge has comfortable seating for six, Smart TV, Fibre 2 Wi Fi, blu-ray and music docking station. You can enjoy relaxing in the lounge at Oakdene Cottage after a day out exploring the Lake District fells. The kitchen is a good standard and has electric oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge and washer dryer. The dining area has a large oak table and chairs for six people so you can eat a delicious home cooked meal together or enjoy some good old fashion fun playing board games. The family bathroom with bath, shower over bath, toilet and sink is also on the first floor.
On the top floor is a third bedroom with standard size twin beds, hanging rail and drawers. There is also a storage cupboard housing the freezer, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner on this floor.
Oakdene has just had completion of extensive works done by the owners including ,new window frames, upgraded heating system. All bathrooms have been refurbished and the mattresses have also all been replaced in the bedrooms as well as new carpets throughout. Finally there is now the addition of an ensuite bathroom to one of the down stairs bedrooms making three bathrooms to three bedrooms in this lovely accommodation.
Oakdene Cottage has a part of the garden, set aside from Oakdene House. which is private and separated by a hedge to the rear of the cottage. With well established plants and trees, a grassed area for family games and a table and chairs on a patio area provides seating and is mostly enclosed to be dog friendly (please be advised smaller dogs may be able to fit through the gate). A short path from here also leads to the private off road parking area specifically for Oakdene Cottage, with room for 2-3 cars.
What's included?
We want our holiday cottages to be a 'home for home'. All the beds are made up ready for you, towels are included so no need to bring those, and shower mats are also provided. Two tea towels and a set of oven gloves/oven cloth will be in the kitchen along with a starter pack that includes: washing up liquid, kitchen roll, toilet roll, basic cleaning products, a bin bag in each bin and a few dishwasher tabs. This is just to 'start you off' on your self catering holiday in the Lake District; you will need to buy your own once these have run out.
N.B: Please note, stag and hen parties are not permitted at this property. The adjoining house which sleeps 8 (GL037) can be booked together with the cottage to sleep 14. The two interconnecting doors can up unlocked upon request, if you have booked both properties. Please bear in mind that the beds are underneath the eves so there are some restrictions to the head height, please see photos.
Local Information
Local Shop -The Village Store in Chapel Stile
Nearest Supermarkets - Booths, Windermere. Asda, Morrisons & Aldi, Kendal
Food Deliveries - Asda and Tesco deliver
Local Pub - Wainwrights Inn in Chapel Stile and Britannia Inn in Elterwater
Travel info
Nearest Motorway - M6, J36 - 26 miles
Nearest train station - Windermere - 9.2 miles
Nearest Airport - Manchester - 98 miles
Nearby Attractions
Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum, Grasmere - 4.4 miles
The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness-on-Windermere - 10 miles
Brockhole, Windermere - 6.9 miles
Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter, Near Sawrey - 10.3 miles
Waterhead - 5.4 miles
Coniston Gondola - 7.3 miles
Yew Tree Farm, Coniston - 4.4 miles
Roman Fort, Ambleside - 4.9 miles
Lakes Aquarium, Newby Bridge - 16 miles
Art galleries & Museums in Kendal - 17.6 miles
Lakeland Maize Maze, Sedgewick, Kendal - 22 miles
Grizedale Forest & Visitors Centre, Hawkshead - 11.2 miles
Sizergh Castle & Gardens, Sizergh, Kendal - 22 miles
Horse Riding
Lakeland Pony Trekking, Windermere - 8.7 miles
Grizedale Riding Centre, Satterthwaite - 12.9 miles
Golf
Putting green and crazy golf, Ambleside - 5 miles
18 Hole golf course, Windermere golf club - 12 miles
Fishing
Hawkshead Trout Farm, Hawkshead - 9.8 miles