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Force Mill

Lazonby, Cumbria
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Riverside holiday retreat brimming with character
  • Relax by the roaring open fire or in the garden with views of the weir
  • Get to know the Eden Valley and stop by Lacy’s Cave and Long Meg
Property code: SZ198

Sitting on the edge of the River Eden, this home sits in the Eden Valley with plenty of places to explore without jumping in the car. Return to the open fire for atmospheric cosy evenings in.

Wander the many bridleways and tracks that wind around the local area. Saunter to the nearby village of Little Salkeld (5 miles) where you can tread circular routes along the river in search of Lacy’s Cave and Long Meg and Her Daughters. At 7 miles from your door, the market town of Penrith has shops, eateries and a cinema so you can easily spend days and nights keeping yourselves entertained here. Further afield, Ullswater (17 miles) is well worth the journey and you can board an Ullswater Steamer and admire the Aira Force waterfall for a day to remember.

Step inside this Grade II-listed home which dates back to the 18th century and settle in. Sit beneath exposed beams and in front of the roaring open fire in the lounge – the perfect spot for relaxing. Sit on the window seat and admire the views for some peace and quiet before heading into the kitchen/diner. The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher. Dine by the feature window which boasts fantastic views. Find the washing machine in the utility room and freshen up in the shower room with WC to save you climbing stairs after adventures. Three bedrooms await tired heads on the first floor, a double bedroom and two twins, one with an ornamental, feature fireplace and one with exposed beams. Spacious and light, the family bathroom has a bath with WC .

The outside space welcomes you to unwind and relax, with access via steps, to the shared natural woodland and the private riverbank. Take a tea or coffee out to the patio which commands fantastic views of the river and surrounding countryside. If the evenings are balmy, serve up your diner outside for an al fresco treat.

Guests have the benefit of being located on a private section of the beautiful River Eden which is accessible from the front door – you might recognise this section of river from the BBC's 'Gone Fishing Christmas Special' (2021) with Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 2 twins
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Open fire ( logs not provided)
  • Smart TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Superfast B4RN Broadband
  • There is CCTV at the property - this faces away from the property towards the river, and is used to check the river levels
  • Towels included
  • Garden with patio area and furniture and BBQ (charcoal not provided)
  • Private riverbank
  • Private parking to the front of the cottage
  • Shops within 2.5 miles, pub within 1.5 miles
  • Children must be supervised near the river
  • Fishing on the River Eden is available by prior arrangement - please enquire for further details
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property is personally managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Chris 20th September 2024

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Force Mill is a lovely characterfull cottage, within a very special area. It has a wonderful relaxed atmosphere, especially with the log fire working. The wild life in the area are amazing too :) 10/10 for cleanliness 10/10 for equipment 10/10 for comfort 10/10 for vaule and 12/10 for location

Reviewed by Stephen 21st August 2024

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This is a lovely cottage - warm, comfortable and in a unique, stunning location. Comms with the letting agent were excellent. Directions and other instructions were also fine. Everything worked, its well equipped and we loved our few days here (2 adults, 2 kids). There were things to do locally and we also had two days in the northern Lakes (UllswaRead moreter and Keswick). We hope to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Arjan 26th July 2024

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Reviewed by Graham 2nd June 2024

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Lovely cottage, with fantastic views of the river. We were fishing the beat and the cottage had all the facilities we needed for an enjoyable stay. The sound of the river falls singing you to sleep..

Reviewed by Chris 10th May 2024

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We come up and stay at Force Mill twice yearly, on a regular basis. It has an amazing old world charm about it, especially in the lounge, with a cozy fire burning. We treat it as home from home and this year has had the benefit of a new large widescreen television and new dishwasher installed. The cottage is situated next to the banks of the beautiRead moreful river Eden which is a wonderspot to have breakfasts, and evening meals watching the local wild life including several Herons, Kingfishers & ducks. Hide

Reviewed by Greg 17th February 2024

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We loved our stay, great location, tucked away in the quiet countryside yet close enough to many attractions. Hoping to return in future

Reviewed by Arianna 24th December 2023

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Our Christmas at Force Mill has been magical, just like a film. The cottage is a classic lovely cottage in an amazing position. The surrounding area is beautiful. The cottage is well equipped with all your needs, especially the kitchen. The location is very good with shops nearby and a lovely countryside pub in Great Salkeld. 10/10

Reviewed by Ruth 9th October 2023

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What a location! As we drove down the drive we were delighted to reach the cottage at the bottom and see the river and the weir. Arriving in October we were fortunate to see the leaves changing colour and it was such a beautiful spot. There were more flies in the cottage than we had expected but there are sheep nearby. As it is an old cottage thereRead more are lots of spiders too and cobwebs. Two of the bedrooms had a damp, musty smell but the beds were comfortable. If you like wildlife, a perfect spot. Hide

Reviewed by Tereza 6th October 2023

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The location is beautiful. However, the cottage was cold and damp when we arrived and the amount of flies in the kitchen was unbelievable. We never experienced anything like it.

Reviewed by Andrew 25th September 2023

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Fantastic comfortable cottage in the most wonderful location, a great place to escape and chill out.

Reviewed by Chris 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by Shamim 18th August 2023

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Location location location! Amazing property goes without saying! This was our second time in rhis property. Unfortunately furniture quality is very poor, specially at this price point. We couldn't sleep properly for a single night on our 7 night stay. Other than that, nice kitchen. One good size and two small bedrooms. Amazing walks around propertRead morey. Hide

Reviewed by ben 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jonathan 23rd June 2023

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Beautiful Cottage ,in a stunning location , very comfortable beds and we were provided with all that we needed .

Reviewed by Nick 16th June 2023

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Lovely cottage, plenty of space, location is fabulous. Cottage has everything you need. Beds need an update/replacement.

Reviewed by Chris 13th May 2023

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Force Mill is a lovely property, which we come back to every year. It has such an amazing olde world atmosphere and charm, yet has all the facilities one generally needs. The owners are very helpful and kind, who live in a nearby property and are on hand if any help is heeded.

Reviewed by Katie 29th December 2022

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The most idyllic cottage set next to a river that lulls you to sleep. We were two couples and one child and it was the perfect retreat, long walks, dinner and relaxing by the fire. Close to Penrith for Booth, butchers and a drive into the lakes.

Reviewed by Terence 22nd December 2022

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Reviewed by JE 14th October 2022

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