Come and stay in our cosy cottage, situated in Ulpha in the Duddon Valley, Cumbria. Formerly Ulpha Post Office from 1890 to 2020 and before that a travellers' inn, the cottage is now a place to hide away, relax, walk, recharge yourself and breathe in the fresh air. This is Wordsworth's favourite valley with the River Duddon nearby where you can swim on summer days - or have a dip in winter, if you're brave. You'll find Lesley's art on the walls plus pieces collected over the years. This arty cottage can offer you quiet creative time to energise and awaken your senses. With views of The Caw and Stickle Pike, both accessible from your front door, the place is a walker's and cyclist's paradise.
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Historical Property
Telephone box and Victorian post box - both still in operation!
Private parking spot for 1 car at the back
Parking for 2/3 cars at the front
WiFi
2 Bedrooms (1 double/1 twin with ensuite shower)
Another bathroom downstairs (bath with overhead shower)
Pubs, local grocery, bakery and garage within 4 miles
Suitable for couples, writers, artists, friends, cyclists, walkers wanting peace and quiet & a time to recharge.
Electricity, bed linen, towels and logs for both wood burners are all included.
No smoking
Sorry, no pets
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Jean's Cottage - named after the owner's mother - has a home-from-home feel. Situated at the end of three terraced cottages dating further back to the 1700s, the buildings were once a coaching inn for passing travellers. The former Post Office has been lovingly renovated over a period of four years. You'll find original art on the walls amongst both antique and modern furniture. With the comfort of underfloor heating beneath the huge 18th Century slates, you'll never get cold on those chilly lakeland nights.
Enjoy views of the fells from the bedrooms and downstairs rooms as well as the kitchen. In warm weather, you can take a cuppa outside to the front garden chairs and look towards The Caw and Stickle Pike.
Walk across the road to Jean's Orchard, where you can sit and enjoy views
A light-filled boot-room
Surrounding Area
Right from the cottage front door there are woodland, river and fell walks. The nearest market town is 10 minutes away, in Broughton-in-Furness, with a butcher, baker and grocery and a petrol station. There are two pubs with food within 4 miles. Within 30 minutes' drive you can be at Coniston Water, where you can visit Brantwood, John Ruskin's House, tour his unusual gardens and have a scone and cuppa in the tearoom. Or maybe you fancy a boat trip on the lake. Also 30 minutes away is the quirky little town of Ulverston, birthplace of Stan Laurel of Laurel & Hardy. Ulverston hosts the Printfest exhibition once a year, an arty, hugely well-attended event and Gillam's Tearoom is a must. You'll find interesting little antique and arty shops, a fishmonger and a selection of pubs. A favourite place for arty explorations is Yew Tree Barn where you can bury yourself in antiques and salvage after a coffee in their lovely cafe. If you're a big foodie, you may want to visit the village of Cartmel, a gourmet's dream.
Right from the cottage front door there are woodland, river and fell walks. The nearest market town is 10 minutes away, in Broughton-in-Furness, with a butcher, baker and grocery and a petrol station. There are two pubs with food within 4 miles. Within 30 minutes' drive you can be at Coniston Water, where you can visit Brantwood, John Ruskin's House, tour his unusual gardens and have a scone and cuppa in the tearoom. Or maybe you fancy a boat trip on the lake. Also 30 minutes away is the quirky little town of Ulverston, birthplace of Stan Laurel of Laurel & Hardy. Ulverston hosts the Printfest exhibition once a year, an arty, hugely well-attended event and Gillam's Tearoom is a must. You'll find interesting little antique and arty shops, a fishmonger and a selection of pubs. A favourite place for arty explorations is Yew Tree Barn where you can bury yourself in antiques and salvage after a coffee in their lovely cafe. If you're a big foodie, you may want to visit the village of Cartmel, a gourmet's dream.
Surrounding Area - River Duddon - a few minutes' walk away from Jean's Cottage
View from Jean's Cottage old post office front door
The Stepping Stones on the River Duddon near Jean's Cottage
from Jean's Orchard looking down to Ulpha Church, across the road from the cottage
THE COTTAGE
Entrance Parlour
Sitting Room
Old beams with Gerard Hobson's duck -- Duck yer heid!!!
Kitchen/Dining Area
The kitchen/diner is modern and spacious and if you like to cook, you'll find it very well equipped. A huge oak table and long bench/chairs allow lots of room to chill-out and chat or lay out your map to plan your next walk.
Boot Room
Situated in an atrium area, you'll find a place to hang your coats and park your boots.
After a long walk in the rain or a swim in the River Duddon, hang up your wet clothes on the high pulley.
We have a stack of board games here as well as maps and info about Cumbria.
Downstairs Bathroom
Double Bedroom Upstairs
Twin Bedroom
with Ensuite Upstairs
Garden Areas
There are three garden areas in which to relax, enjoy a cuppa or a glass of wine, sketch, read or simply gaze at the fells. The Orchard, the front garden and the back garden.
The majority of these photos have been taken by Esme Mai Photography
