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Bankfield House

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The house from the paddock
Excellent
74 reviews
The house from the paddock
The Green Bedroom
The Red Bedroom
The view from the front of the house
Sand bedroom
The Dining Conservatory
Wild flowers on our driveway
The house from the driveway
Another picture of the Green Bedroom
The patio
The patio ,ideal for BBQ's and pre dinner drinks
The Lounge
The Snug
Morecambe Bay from the paddock
The Cumbrian coastal path passes the end of our drive
Superb biking country on the doorstep
Lovely Windermere,a short drive away
Nearby Cartmel racecourse
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Overview
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5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 14
Allithwaite, Cumbria, England
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Bankfield House, is a large Edwardian House set in it's own grounds on the South Lakes Peninsula overlooking the shifting sands of the stunning Morecambe Bay. Situated in a village called Allithwaite just a mile from Cartmel and the Lake District National Park where people come from around the world for walks, cycling ,painting, climbing, bird watching and the local hospitality of pubs and Michelin starred restaurants. It is also just 500 metres from the local pub and train station. Bankfield House is the perfect retreat for families or groups of friends looking to either relax in the grounds of the house or explore the local area.
About the Owner, Helen E
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100 %
Response Time: Within a few hours
Calendar Updated: 3 days ago
Listed since : Sep 2012
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Based on 74 reviews and 1 property
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Susan T
Khao Lak, Thailand
1 review
“A great place for a family reunion”
Reviewed 4 days ago for a stay in August 2017

Ten adults, one toddler and one dog all fitted comfortably in to this large house. The kitchen had all the facilities you could think of for catering for so many, including an electric wine cooler for the fizz. The conservatory was perfect for meal times, we only had to be inventive to keep the sun out of our eyes during...

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Management response:

Hi Sue, Thank you for taking the time to post such an informative review. We are very happy to have provided the venue for your very special occasion. Hope your journey home went well. We have already sorted the couple of points you kindly brought to our attention...this feedback from our guests is so important . Best regards, Helen and...

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Reviewed 27 June 2017 for a stay in June 2017

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Management response:

Thank you Rose for such a lovely review...glad you all had a great time and we hope that we see you all again sometime .It is nice for us to receive reviews , but more importantly for other possible guests to read. Very best wishes, Helen and Eric

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Janet P
1 review
“Fabulous weekend”
Reviewed 7 June 2017 for a stay in May 2017

We are a family of 14 spreading across 3 generations (and Alfie the dog!) who stayed here for a weekend in May for a holiday. We had a wonderful time and didn't feel overcrowded at all. The enclosed garden was perfect for the dog with fabulous views and lots of space for garden games. We had a lovely evening sat...

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Management response:

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a wonderful review.It is so rewarding when we get feed back from our guests ! Looking forward to your next visit and hope you are as lucky with the weather...until then stay happy and healthy, Best wishes, Helen and Eric

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Amenities
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Central Heating
  • Cooker
  • Cots:(2)
  • Dining Seats (14)
  • Dishwasher
  • Double Beds:(3)
  • Dryer
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Freezer
  • Grill
  • Hairdryer
  • Highchair
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Kettle
  • King Beds:(1)
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room Seats (14)
  • Microwave
  • Ocean Views
  • Parking
  • Private Garden
  • Refrigerator
  • Single Beds:(3)
  • Sofa Beds:(1)
  • Stereo System
  • Suitable For Children Under 5
  • Toaster
  • Towels Provided
  • TV
  • Washer
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi
Additional amenities & feature info
- All electricity, gas and logs included in price.<BR>- There are 4 TV's in total – 1 in the Green bedroom and 3 in the reception rooms and kitchen. 2 have DVD players combined.<BR>- We can provide 2 travel cots, a pushchair and two highchairs if requested .<BR>- We can also provide two single folding beds to convert most of the bedrooms into family rooms.<BR>- There's an extra toilet downstairs just off the Drying Room<BR>- Drying Room for walking clothes and boots<BR><BR>- Traditional Aga and farmhouse kitchen <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>
House rules
    Kid-friendly
    Pets allowed
    Smoking not allowed
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Dates Min stay Per night Per week
Default 3 nights
£245
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1 Jul 2017 -
25 Aug 2017
SUMMER HOLIDAY 		7 nights --
£1,600
26 Aug 2017 -
29 Sep 2017
MID 		3 nights
£225
£900
30 Sep 2017 -
21 Dec 2017
LOW 		3 nights
£225
£900
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About the neighbourhood
Allithwaite is a quaint village with an excellent pub, a train station, church, shop - all within walking distance of the house.<BR><BR>Nearby we have Grange Over Sands which is an Edwardian holiday destination with duck pond, promenade and many interesting shops,including award winning butchers and bakery.There is also a Spar and a Co-op.For the major supermarkets a 25min drive to Kendal is required.<BR><BR>Cartmel is a mile away and is food lovers heaven with a double Michelin starred restaurant and lots of pubs in the medieval village square.The beautiful Priory dates back to 1190 and is well worth a visit,and do not forget the racecourse which is one of the lovliest settings in the country to watch National Hunt racing.<BR><BR>Activities nearby inclu... more
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Airport: Manchester: 150.0 km
Railway: Kents Bank: 1.5 km
Ferry: Heysham: 50.0 km
By Car leave Junction 36 off the M6 and travel along the A591 towards Windermere, taking the A590 signposted to the Lake District Peninsulas. At the Meathop roundabout, take the B5277 to Grange-over-Sands and Allithwaite. .On entering Grange over Sands you will pass the Railway Station on your left before coming to a mini roundabout,take the first exit up the hill where you will come to another mini roundabout,take the first exit .Stay on this road passing the bandstand on your left,go up the steep hill and after about 1 mile you will enter the village of Allithwaite.You will see Kirkhead Road on your left and just past the post box is the entrance to Jack Hill,on the left.Bankfield House is the very first driveway on your left.We live in the white house at the end of the drive,Bankfield H... more
Activities nearby
Fishing Nearby, There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Horse Riding Nearby, There Are Tennis Courts Nearby, Watersports Nearby.
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