Ingheads

Description

If you are looking for a traditional Yorkshire Dales holiday home full of original features and oozing charm and character, Ingheads will probably fit the bill. Throughout the house quirky aspects delight at every turn with Yorkshire stone floors with underfloor heating, original beamed ceilings, stone slab window ledges, a stone staircase, feature windows and exposed walls. The comfort of this property is enhanced by the spacious accommodation, four wonderful contemporary bathrooms and a quality kitchen with granite worktops, electric aga and recessed stone slab shelves.

Ideal for families and friends, Ingheads provides plenty to entertain with a games room with pool table, table football and Sky TV. The good sized lounge, with wood burning stove, and separate dining room ensure everyone can relax together in the evening after days out enjoying the local countryside.  Hot tub is available for an additional charge of £336 please book as a holiday extra.

Situated within its own grounds, the house offers peace and tranquillity. The large garden is a delight and leads down to the river.  There are wonderful walks through the Yorkshire Dales National Park and as the property is on the Cumbria - Yorkshire border you can easily explore the stunning countryside of the Dales as well as the Lake District National Park.

GROUND FLOOR:
Entrance: Covered porch and wood store.
Dining room: Dining table and chairs,  feature stone fireplace with underfloor heating.
Lounge: Multi-fuel stove, antique chesterfield sofa and easy chairs, TV with Sky including Sky film & sports package, Blue Ray DVD player, wireless music system.
Kitchen: Feature lighting, electric AGA, Butler sink, microwave, dishwasher, dining table and chairs for four people, granite worktops, feature stone shelves, wireless music system with CD player.
Utility Room: Accessed by a covered walkway, American-style fridge freezer, washer dryer.
Bedroom 1: Double bed, fitted wardrobe,  patio doors to front patio area, sofa bed.
En suite wet room: Large walk-in shower, washbasin, toilet, underfloor heating.

FIRST FLOOR (ACCESSED VIA WOODEN STAIRCASE)
Games room/Bedroom 4: Large leather corner sofa bed, Pool table, table top football, TV with Sky package. Please note this is channelled through the TV in the lounge and is not a separate Sky package, wireless music system.
Shower room: Walk-in shower, washbasin, toilet, underfloor heating.

FIRST FLOOR (ACCESSED VIA STONE STAIRCASE)
Bedroom 2: Very spacious room with beamed ceiling (some limited headroom), king-size sleigh bed, wardrobe, dressing table, sofa, chair.
En suite: Spa bath, large shower, washbasin, toilet, underfloor heating.
Bedroom 3:  2ft 6" Zip and link beds (can be double or twin), combined drawers & wardrobe.
Bathroom: Large shower, washbasin and toilet, underfloor heating.

Pets: Two dogs welcome (please note the gardens are not fully enclosed and there is open access to the river and stream and low walls to fields grazed by sheep, (please keep dogs under control)
Parking: Ample private parking on gravel area close to the property. There is a right of way in front of the house used by the local farmer so parking must avoid the area immediately in front of the property.
Garden: Enclosed rear terraced garden with steps and a stream at the side. Front lawned area with steps leading down to the river. Due to the open access and proximity of the river and stream, children and dogs must be supervised.
Heating: Underfloor heating in kitchen, lounge, dining room and bathrooms.  Oil central heating, multi-fuel stove, Aga. Wood provided for multi-fuel stove.
Short breaks: Not accepted at peak times.
Shop: 7 miles Pub: 2 miles.
Notes: Fuel for multi-fuel stove provided. Unlimited WiFi available free of charge, (please note due to the remote location this service is variable). There are some sofa beds to accommodate extra people (up to 8 guests) - please advise us on booking if you intend to use these so linen can be provided. Travel cot  available. Stream at the side of property leading down to the river  - children must be supervised at all times. The garden has some steep terraces and there are steps to the front & rear garden. Private water supply. The house is surrounded by fields grazed by sheep. Mobile phone signal is variable.  Hot tub is available for an additional charge of £336 please book as a holiday extra.

Area Information

Garsdale sits in a narrow spectacular valley which defines the south eastern edge of the Howgill Fells, on the western slopes of the Pennines, between Baugh Fell to the north and Rise Hill to the south.  It is made up of stone cottages and farmhouses, nestled together with a village hall, church and chapel, resting at the foot of the Dale alongside the meandering river Clough.The nearest market towns are Sedbergh, 7 miles to the west, and Hawes, 9 miles to the east, both of which retain their ancient character and traditions and are well suited for shops, banks and traditional pubs.Further north lays Kirkby Stephen at the head of the Eden Valley, a popular centre for walkers and situated on the Cumbrian Way – a great route for all keen cyclists.To the south you will find Kirkby Lonsdale, and its surrounding area of outstanding landscape still retains the same beauty appreciated by Constable, Turner and Ruskin.With wonderful walks on your doorstep, and the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park surrounding you, this is an idyllic and peaceful setting for your holiday.

Access Statement

Access Statement

Property Name: Ingheads

Description: House

 

Pre-arrival

The nearest bus stop is:

The nearest train station is: Garsdale, 1.5 miles

The nearest food shop is: Hawes/Sedburgh, 9/8 miles

The nearest pub/restaurant is: Moorcock Inn, 2 miles

The nearest petrol is:

Mobility equipment hire is:

 

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Drive

For what sized cars? Any

Good space to unload once parked? Yes

Number of spaces available:  Four with care – cars must be parked in such a way as to not block driveway as this is a right of way for farmer

The parking surface is: Hard

Distance to the property from the parking: Max 25 yards

Is parking level? Slight slope to house

Distance to nearest parking area:

Is it pay and display?  No

The width of the path to the property is: Min 8ft but mainly wide

How many steps are there en route to the entrance: 0

 

Main entrance

How many entrances are there to the property? 4

The doors widths are: Front 86cm

Keyhole height: 1.428m

How many steps are there to the entrance:  1

 

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Flags and rugs

The door widths are: 87.4cm, 90cm, 93.2cm

Is there good space between the furniture: Mostly

Is it movable or fixed: Movable – the sofa would have to be moved along the wall

 

Kitchen

The flooring is: Flags

The door widths are: 90cm, 71.7cm

The worktop height is: 91.6cm

Is the oven set high or low? Aga

The fridge height is: 91.6cm

The freezer height is: 91.6cm

Is crockery stored high or low? Mostly low except glasses

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen area, if so which and where: Some glasses in glass cabinet in the dining room.

 

Bedrooms and landings – 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 downstairs

How many floors does the property have: 2

The number of steps between floors is: 10

The flooring is: Carpet

The door widths are: 74.1cm, 71.9cm

Bed sizes are: 3-4ft, 5ft

Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed: Mainly fixed except zip and link where bedside cupboard and light will need to be moved

 

Bathrooms and cloakrooms – 3 upstairs and 1 downstairs

The door widths are: Top of stairs 74.3cm, main bed 74.1cm

Is there an accessible or adapted WC?: Yes

Is there an accessible or adapted bath/shower?: Yes

Is there a ground floor WC?: Yes

Is there a ground floor bath or shower room?: Yes

Does the bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted: No

Is there any shower where access is level rather than having to step up?: Yes

The flooring is: Tiled

 

Outdoor facilities

External areas are firm, level, sloped, stepped, ramped, gravel, rough and grassed

Permanent seated is provided

There is outside lighting

There is no colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg white on edge of steps)

There are no footpaths to follow for visually impaired/mobility impaired

There are barriers to entry into part of the garden – some of stream is fenced

There are other hazards such as ponds, water features, steep areas  - stream, river, steep areas, slippery flagstones. Sheep in adjacent fields.

 

General

Is there a land line for guests to use? Yes

Mobile reception details: Yes - outside

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not WC or baths)?: Yes

Are electrical sockets generally set low or high? Low

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests?: No

Any other information: One downstairs bedroom with ES shower and toilet basin 5.3m x 2.93m, carpet, internal door width 89.3cm, en-suite door 89.7cm, tiled. Walk-in shower, basin 80cm to tap 96cm, non-slip floor in shower, no grab rails. Shower 2.47m x 0.88m.

The downstairs bedroom is accessible via front glass door via ramp and one step.

 

 

This access statement has been completed by the owner and Ingrid Flute’s is not to be held responsible for the content therein.