Welcome to Bridge Cottage

On Arrival

  1. Obtain key from keypad situated under a black plastic cover on wall on the right of the front door. Type in the four digit code and open the box. You may need a torch if arriving in dark. To replace front of box you need to type in the four digit code again. If there are any problems opening the box there is another spare key “hidden” in the complex – just give me a ring for whereabouts!

  2. Make a note of your arrival meter reading for Flat 2 in communal meter shed round the back of the apartments – power and heating switches should already be on. A wooden door with a key in the lock is the entrance to the meter shed. This is situated in the covered entrance way to another flat, round the back and to the right of the garage doors.

  3. Turn on the mains water supply to Bridge Cottage with the stop-tap lever near toilet in downstairs bathroom.

  4. All heating and hot water is controlled from the lounge thermostat near the dining table. For heating turn dial clockwise to set to required temperature. Heating should always be set to a minimum of 9 degrees.

  5. For hot water, press firmly on the leaf symbol and turn the outer dial to ‘hot water’. Press firmly and turn for time required.

On Departure


  1. Upon departure, turn heating thermostat down to 9 degrees and ensure hot water is off.

  2. Turn off water lever stop tap near toilet.

  3. Check final electric reading, leaving power and heating switches for Flat 2 on.

  4. Bridge Cottage is only used by family and friends and we do not employ a cleaning service after your stay. Please ensure cottage is left as clean as you would expect to find it on your arrival.

  5. The dustbins are round the back in the car park and there is a recycling area for glass, tins, plastic and paper half way round to the car park on the left before you cross the river.

  6. Replace key in keybox.

  7. Safe journey home!

What to take?

Pillow cases, sheets, quilt covers (a double continental quilt and four single quilts are provided). You may prefer to take sleeping bags. Please take soap and towels.



NO PETS OR SMOKING ALLOWED. VISITORS STAY AT BRIDGE COTTAGE AT THEIR OWN RISK WITH THE OWNERS HAVING NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENTS IN OR AROUND THE PROPERTY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOST OR STOLEN PROPERTY.




Location

Bridge Cottage, 2 Starnthwaite Ghyll, Crosthwaite, Cumbria, LA8 8JN


Get directions

M6 until Junction 36 signposted South Lakes, Kendal, Barrow. First left off motorway following A590 Barrow signs. After three miles turn left again at roundabout, still following A590 Barrow signs. Another 2.5 miles turn right onto A5074 signposted Bowness, Windermere. Immediately left after Gilpin Bridge Hotel, up A5074. Follow road for 4.8 miles. Ignore first signs for Kendal, Crosthwaite before 4.8 mark. After 4.8 miles turn right signposted Crosthwaite, Kendal. After just less than 0.5 miles turn left on minor road (signposted Starnthwaite/Crook). If you reach the Old Post Office you've gone too far! After turning left, ignore small lane on left to Hubbersty Head and follow Starnthwaite/Crook sign. Pass a few white cottages on left after 0.5 miles. Soon after, turn left into Starnthwaite Ghyll. Be warned, you may miss it. It’s easy to drive straight past! Bridge Cottage is first on the right down the hill. It is advisable to park in the main car-park round the back (near communal dustbins).