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Jean's Cottage
Ulpha,
Cumbria
Self-catering
+44 (0)7967 581588
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£93 - £157
per night
£650 - £1100
per week
Nature lovers will be tempted to this gem of a village cottage in the Duddon Valley – a truly peaceful slice of the Lakes
3 beds
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
Children welcome
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2 Guests 08 Apr 25 - 08 Apr 25
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£93 - £157 per night
£650 - £1100 per week
The Experience
This cosy cottage, once a travellers’ inn, was the village post office from 1890 to 2020. You can feel its history in the pop of red from the still-in-use telephone and Victorian post boxes, the sturdy beams and smooth flagged floors.
The owners have renovated with care, shining a light on charming original features while adding smart, modern must-haves. Underfloor heating, two sitting rooms, art-lined walls, a boot room for wet gear and a spacious, well-equipped kitchen with lovely pottery make staying here a dream. You’ll eat at the wooden table looking up to the mighty fells (The Caw). Upstairs, two inviting bedrooms complete the picture.
Sip your morning coffee on the sunny patio before striding into the countryside, hopping on a bike or dipping in the river. Return from lakes and fells, fire up the wood-burner and settle in with a board game while supper cooks. On summer nights, stargaze around the fire pit on the lawn.
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We think you'll love
- Tackling The Caw and Stickle Pike, both visible from the cottage – or just gazing at them
- Hunkering down in front of the wood-burner or around the fire pit after long days out in nature
- Eating out in a lovely local pub when you don't fancy cooking

You should know
- The twin room has an en suite and the second bathroom is downstairs
- There are no shops or pubs in the village but plenty within a few miles
- The cottage is right on the road
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £93
- Weekly price
- from £650
- 1 Cottage for 5
- From £933 beds2 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 3pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Duddon Valley is a delightfully off-the-beaten-track corner of the Lake District – and Wordsworth's favourite. It’s perfect for escaping the crowds, with fabulous walks from the cottage door and endless green countryside all around. You'll find pubs and shops within a few miles, a superb beach café in Silecroft (20 mins) and two Michelin-starred restaurants in Cartmel (40 mins).
Local points of interest from Lesley & Mike Birch
- The River Duddon, Wordsworth's favourite river, is just minutes' walk from Jean's Cottage. Enjoy a wild swim under the Duddon Bridge or explore further for ancient stepping stones and deep pools. Watch you don't slip!
- Put on your walking boots and venture out from the cottage door on to the nearby fells and valley walks. Take in the tranquil riverside and spectacular views towards the high mountains and far estuaries.
- Visit the nearby town of Ulverston. Walk up the hill to Sir John Barrow Monument. Afterwards, browse around quirky vintage shops; indulge in tea and scones at Gillam's Tearooms; buy local sausages from Irvings Butcher; visit the Laurel & Hardy Museum.
- Take a cruise on the Steam Gondola around the lake from Coniston, stopping off at Brantwood, the home of artist John Ruskin. Visit their art exhibition, tour the house and enjoy the terrace cafe with stunning views across the lake to the hills.
- If you're into history, take a picturesque walk to the little visited neolithic site of Swinside Stone Circle, originally known as Sunkenkirk. Finish your day down at Silecroft beach and cafe.
- Enjoy a morning walk for your breakfast eggs free-range. 15 minutes either way from the cottage, you'll find two farms with fresh eggs by the roadside. Sometimes duck eggs are on offer.
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Jean's Cottage is simply magical. As the old post office in the pretty village of Ulpha and an inn before that, it has a real sense of history with many features of the cottage meticulously uncovered and preserved by Mike. It is beautifully presented with such a mix of old and new, as well as some of Lesley's gorgeous art. The tips on the best nearby swimming spots in the river made my trip complete!