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Long Byres
Talkin Head, Brampton
The Accommodation
Seven well equipped and self-contained holiday cottages, with south-facing views, have been created from the original stone farm buildings. Each is well insulated, double-glazed, centrally heated and has plenty of hot water. Each cottage is provided with a remote-control television with teletext, a refrigerator, bed linen and towels. An occasional bed, cot and high chair are available if required. A baby-listening service can be arranged at a charge. Other facilities include a shared laundry room with an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and payphone. There is ample car parking. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept under control at all times.
The Locality
There is plenty to do nearby. Visitors are welcome to wander all over the farm: to picnic, to fish in the river and to see the herd of Registered Exmoor Ponies. The farm leads directly onto the Geltsdale fells and an RSPB bird reserve. Opportunities abound for excellent walking and mountain biking. Eating out is no problem. There are two very popular pubs in the village of Talkin which lies less than one mile from Talkin Head, and also a choice of highly recommended hotel restaurants within ten minutes drive. There is a small shop/post office in Talkin. Brampton, the attractive local market town, is only three miles away. Carlisle offers much to visitors, with award-winning attractions and excellent shopping and entertainment facilities. Brampton Golf Course has 18 good greens of competition standard over interesting terrain, welcomes visitors and is only two miles from Long Byres. Opposite, at Talkin Tarn Country Park, there are boats for hire and free coarse fishing.
Details of each cottage
Cottage No 1 (4/5 people)
The door opens to the lobby looking over the kitchen/dining area. The bathroom, with bath, shower, W.C. and hand basin, is on this level. A few steps down lead to the living area. Two bedroom areas, one with double bed and the other with a double bed and small single bed (2'6" x 6'3") are a few steps up.
Cottage No2 (4/5 people)
The door opens to the lobby with a large storage cupboard. The bathroom leads off the lobby and has a bath, shower, W.C. and hand basin. A few steps lead down to the living area and a separate kitchen/dining area. Steps up lead to two bed areas; one with double bed and the other with double bed plus a small single bed (2'6" x 6'3").
Cottages Nos 3 & 4 (4 people)
The door opens to the lobby, which in turn leads to the bathroom with bath, shower, W.C. and hand basin. Also there are two bedrooms; one with a double bed, the other with two full-sized bunk beds (3' x 6'3"), Upstairs is the combined living/dining/kitchenette area and a large storage cupboard.
Cottages Nos 5 & 6 (2 people)
The door opens to the lobby, which leads to the bathroom with bath, shower, W.C. and hand basin. Also, there is a bedroom with double bed. Upstairs is the living/dining/kitchenette area.
Cottage No 7 (4 people)
The door opens to the lobby, which leads to the bathroom with bath, shower, W.C. and hand basin. Also, there are two bedrooms; one with a double bed, the other with two single beds (each 3' x 6'3"). Upstairs is the living/dining/kitchenette area. |
