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2026 Self-Catering Breaks in the Lake District, Borrowdale, Ullswater & More!
2026 Self-Catering Breaks in the Lake District, Borrowdale, Ullswater & More!
Birkrigg is a traditional farm cottage in the Newlands Valley that sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. This property sits between Braithwaite and Buttermere, backing onto the fellside of Causey Pike with views of Catbells, Maiden Moor and High Spy from the front. The cottage featured as the family home in the BBC drama 'The A Word'.
The Newlands Valley offers walking routes from the door to Causey Pike, Ard Crags, Robinson and Dale Head. Derwentwater lies a couple of miles away for cruises, fishing and kayaking. Keswick is 5. 5 miles away. Whinlatter Forest Park sits 5 miles from the cottage.
The ground floor has a lounge with wood burner, TV and exposed beams. The kitchen-diner includes an oven, hob, dishwasher and large dining table.
Birkrigg is a traditional farm cottage in the Newlands Valley that sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. This property sits between Braithwaite and Buttermere, backing onto the fellside of Causey Pike with views of Catbells, Maiden Moor and High Spy from the front. The cottage featured as the family home in the BBC drama 'The A Word'.
The Newlands Valley offers walking routes from the door to Causey Pike, Ard Crags, Robinson and Dale Head. Derwentwater lies a couple of miles away for cruises, fishing and kayaking. Keswick is 5.5 miles away. Whinlatter Forest Park sits 5 miles from the cottage.
The ground floor has a lounge with wood burner, TV and exposed beams. The kitchen-diner includes an oven, hob, dishwasher and large dining table. Upstairs are two king-size bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and en-suite shower rooms, plus one twin bedroom. A separate shower room serves the third bedroom. The utility room contains a washer, tumble dryer and extra fridge-freezer.
Newlands Adventure Centre (1 mile, 3 minutes), Honister Slate Mine (8 miles, 18 minutes), Castlerigg Stone Circle (8 miles, 20 minutes) and Ashness Bridge (7.5 miles, 17 minutes) are all within easy reach.
Birkrigg suits walkers, cyclists and families who want direct access to Lake District fells with mountain views and working farm surroundings.
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Postcode: CA12 5TN
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Postcode: CA12 5UE
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Postcode: CA12 5JJ
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