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Moresby Hall Farm - Swallows Return and Owls Retreat
Moresby Hall Cottage, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6PJ
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Tel01946 64078
About
Swallows Return and Owls Retreat are two 4-star graded cottages on the site of Moresby Hall Farm, near Whitehaven.
Personally maintained by the Cumbrian owners living in the same hamlet, these 19thC farm buildings have been converted into high standard character cottages, beautifully appointed with full gas central heating with thermostatically controlled radiators. There are also living gas flame fires in the lounges, in all making them very cosy for all the year round.
Enjoy the ambience of these very comfortable cottages where there are books of local and other interests to read.
Swallows Return
The ground floor comprises a kitchen/dining room with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine,
Bedroom 1 - With double bed.
Bedroom 2 - With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request).
Bathroom with shower over bath, toilet and wash basin.
The first floor has a living room with 32" Freeview TV and DVD player.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included.
Ample private parking. No smoking. No pets.
Owls Retreat
The ground floor comprises
Bedroom 1 - With double bed.
Bedroom 2 - With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request) and pull-out bed (for child).
Bathroom - With shower over bath, toilet and wash basin.
The first Floor has a living room With 32" Freeview TV and DVD player, and a kitchen/dining room with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and washing machine.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Ample private parking. No smoking. No pets.
Our location
Ideally situated for the lakes and coast and all the restaurants, bars etc in nearby Whitehaven, with its 250 listed buildings and yachting marina and lovely old harbour. There are walks to suit all abilities from nice gentle strolls to strenuous hard walks on the fells. We are within 0.25 mile of the C2C, Coast to Coast, Whitehaven to Sunderland and the Reivers cycle route, Whitehaven to Tynemouth.
The location is ideal for bird watching, including a large variety of seabirds. The RSPB reserve at St. Bees is only a short drive away.
Rosehill Theatre is 0.5 mile away. Golf course, swimming pool, sports centre within 2 miles. Various attractions, some of which are free.
There is a swimming pool, sport centre and golf course within 2 miles. Sea fishing within 1.5 miles, cycling, cycleway within 0.25 miles. Horse riding, Rosehill Theatre, 0.5 miles away, pub 0.25 miles. Clubs, 2 miles, yachting marina within 2 miles, museum & heritage attractions, Beacon & Rum Story within 2 miles. Roman fort in hamlet. Georgian town, Whitehaven within 2 miles.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 2
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Owls Retreat | £500.00 per unit per week |
| Swallows Return | £500.00 per unit per week |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
|---|
Facilities
Children
- Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Cooking Facilities
- Cooker - Electric cooker and gas hob
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
- Real log/coal fires
Laundry Facilities
- Drying facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Washing machine
Leisure Facilities
- Fishing
- Golf available (onsite or nearby)
Linen & Bedding
- Linen provided
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs/pets NOT accepted
Room/Unit Facilities
- CD player
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Television
Site Features
- Building of historical interest
Target Markets
- Single sex groups welcomed
Room/Unit Facilities: Owls Retreat
- Bath - Ground floor bedrooms
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Swallows Return
- Bath - Ground floor bedrooms
- Shower
Tripadvisor
Map & Directions
Road Directions
On the A595 north of Distington at Lillyhall where all the car sales garages terminate, you will come to a new roundabout, Distington is to the left, take the next turning to Whitehaven, Barrow, Parton on A595. This is a dual carriageway for approximately 2 miles. When you approach the end of it you will notice a church on the horizon to the west, this is where you are heading, so to speak. You will come to another roundabout, do not take turning to Low Moresby, continue on A595 to Whitehaven, in approximately 0.25 mile take the very first turning right signposted Lowca and Parton. In approximately 100 metres you take the first turning right again down a short track to our home, Moresby Hall Cottage, from here we will introduce you to your chosen cottage.
What's Nearby
A fine example of a Georgian church, which has been sympathetically modernised.
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1.83 miles awaySituated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive…
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Stone circle is now incomplete and has a modern wall cutting through it, incorporating…
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