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The Wheelhouse at Staveley - Characterful & Modern Holiday Home with SAUNA

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

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Staveley, England
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWorld of Beatrix Potter9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBowness Pier9 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)92 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Wheelhouse at Staveley - Characterful & Modern Holiday Home with SAUNA

The Wheelhouse at Staveley is a unique holiday let in the busy village of Staveley. It is modern, comfortable and homely, and is designed with holidaymakers in mind.

The Wheelhouse at Staveley sits to the side of a small industrial site (please note that there may be some deliveries and vehicle movements, mainly during normal working hours in the week) and provides ample room for up to six guests in three bedrooms.

Downstairs there is a relaxing open plan living/dining room, with floor to ceiling glass doors that overlook the private patio at the front of the property. The living area has large leather couches and a wall-mounted flat-screen television, and is beautifully decorated with pictures of the local area. There’s WiFi and Netflix available too for you to catch up on your favourite box sets. It is a great place to relax.

The dining area has a large dining table topped with a map of the Lake District National Park so that you can plan your next day's adventures over dinner.

There is a modern kitchen complete with an induction hob, oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The breakfast bar provides additional workspace and a place to sit and chat with a coffee.

The Wheelhouse at Staveley also has separate utility facilities available including a washing machine, iron and ironing board.

The private Swedish sauna is not to be missed and provides a tranquil haven after a strenuous day walking or cycling in the hills (please note that the sauna is coin operated and takes 20p coins only).

Upstairs, the landing has a chaise lounge and second television. It's a great place for kids to relax and do their own thing, and it has its own Xbox games console for entertainment and watching DVDs.

There are three bedrooms that sleep a total of six guests. Each room is beautifully furnished with good-quality beds and bed linen, drawers and cupboards, and electric central heating radiators.

Bedroom One has a king-sized bed, dressing table, chair, bedside tables and wall mounted reading lights.
Bedroom Two also has a king-size bed with chest of drawers and bedside tables.
Bedroom Three has two single beds, bedside tables with reading lights, a wardrobe and a low window with deep sill and exposed wooden lintel.

There are two fully-tiled shower rooms in the property, each with a large walk-in shower cubicle, wall mounted WC, hand basin and heated towel rail.

Outside the Wheelhouse at Staveley, there is a paved patio area and off-street parking for three cars (one at the front of the property and two at the rear). There is a barbecue in the store room and patio chairs and a table available for you to relax outside in the warm weather. The property has a heated drying room in the stores where you can put your wet gear in at the end of the day, and there's a secure cycle/equipment store with a few useful tools. The equipment store(s) are also perfect if you have a young family, at the end of the day; simply push your buggies and prams into the stores with piece of mind and not having to pack them into your car!

Electricity, towels, tea towels, dishcloths and bedding are included in the cost. However, the Scandinavian sauna is coin operated and takes 20p pieces only. Each 20p lasts for 5 minutes. There is Wi-Fi and central heating throughout the property. A travel cot and highchair are available on request.

Short breaks are possible depending on availability - please enquire.

We have a no pet and no smoking policy at The Wheelhouse at Staveley.

The Wheelhouse at Staveley is only 300m from the centre of the village and so, after your walk, why not head to the Eagle and Child for a pub lunch, try the tapas at the Hawkshead Brewery, Wilf's for a veggie chilli, the More? Bakery for a fresh croissant and bread, a great coffee and cake at Café Eclec or Mr Duffin's coffee den. Staveley has so much to offer on your doorstep.

It is also a great place for cyclists and, at the Wheelhouse at Staveley, we have provided facilities to make your stay more comfortable and hassle free. So bring your bike on holiday, as the Wheelhouse provides a few special touches to certainly make life easier for the enthusiastic cyclist.

Staveley is perfectly positioned for exploring the beautiful Lake District. There is great shopping in the scenic market town of Kendal. With the Kentmere Valley on the doorstep, widely regarded as the 'entrance to the mecca of mountain biking', you could not be in a better place! Getting to Staveley couldn't be easier, just off the M6, or you can arrive by train straight into Staveley station.

There are fabulous trails, walks and climbs, straight from the Wheelhouse. The Kentmere Valley is regarded as the entrance to the mecca of mountain biking and the trails and walks start straight out of the front door. Staveley is a busy, thriving village and the property is easily accessible directly off the main road from Staveley to Kentmere and is perfectly positioned for exploring the beautiful Lake District. Literally open the front door and pick your walk, local to Craggy Wood, a little more adventurous to Potters Tarn and Guernal Dubbs or why not pack your lunch and head off to walk the Kentmere Horseshoe!

Property manager

Chris Smith

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kendal

This holiday home is located in Kendal. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Travelling with kids? Consider Holehird Gardens and Kendal Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Staveley, England

What's nearby

  • Windermere Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Lake Windermere - 8 min drive
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 9 min drive
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 9 min drive
  • Bowness Pier - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Staveley Station - 5 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawkshead Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Watermill Inn & Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Homeground - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pig - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wheelhouse at Staveley - Characterful & Modern Holiday Home with SAUNA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wheelhouse at Staveley - Characterful & Modern Holiday Home with SAUNA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wheelhouse at Staveley - Characterful & Modern Holiday Home with SAUNA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wheelhouse at Staveley - Characterful & Modern Holiday Home with SAUNA located?

Located in Kendal, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lyth Valley, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Holehird Gardens and Kendal Museum. Treetop Trek and Lake Windermere are also within 6 miles (10 km). Staveley Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wheelhouse at Staveley
A beautiful, clean, modern property perfectly located for days out in the Lake District. We were all very happy with the sauna and the large amount of board games available to spend fun times together in the evenings. The kitchen was finely stocked with all the pots, pans & implements you would ever need to do your own cooking. Would recommend anyone to stay here! Thank you for having us. :-) xx
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

sehr gute Ausstattung, sehr sauber, professionellen Abwicklung
Gerne wieder
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Wheelhouse @ Staveley
We stayed at The Wheelhouse for a long weekend Thurs to Fri for a girls quiet break away. From the booking process, the arrival to when we left we could not fault anything, the communications were excellent and the property is outstanding especially the sauna. The property is immaculately clean with all mod con fittings carried out to a high specification. Located in a quiet village - which suited us. It served as an excellent base for us to travel to all locations in around The Lake District without the hustle and bustle of staying in those areas. We also discovered some lovely local walks in and around the area and everyone was very friendly . A lovely get away retreat! will definitely be booking to stay again

About the host

Hosted by Chris Smith

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We are Chris and Sue Smith and we took over The Wheelhouse at Staveley in 2019 from Stephen and Sarah, who originally set The Wheelhouse up and made it more than just a holiday home. We love the outdoors and have 2 children - one at university and one currently at college.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with The Wheelhouse at Staveley as soon as we stepped through the door. It is modern, comfortable and like a Tardis inside - it's so well designed and has everything you need - including its own SAUNA! It's the ideal place to relax after a long day out on the hills!

What makes this property unique

The sauna is quite a unique and attractive feature of The Wheelhouse at Staveley. It is also really convenient for going out to eat or for a drink, as there are lots of options within walking distance. It also has the benefit of a brilliant bus service going through the village which goes up through the Lakes to Keswick and down to Lancaster. Staveley also has its own train station, so you really don't necessarily need a car!
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