# Felldyke Bunkhouse, Cockermouth, Cumbria Large group bunkhouse sleeping up to 23 with exclusive use for activity breaks in the Western Lake District ## At a Glance - Sleeps 4 - 23 - 3 bedrooms - Dining for 23 ## Images - Total images stored: 14 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Felldyke Bunkhouse.jpg (caption: Felldyke Bunkhouse, fire pit, picnic benches and BBQ area; alt: Felldyke Bunkhouse, fire pit, picnic benches and BBQ area) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/20171010_141420.jpg (caption: Comfy Lounge with TV and Fire; alt: Comfy Lounge with TV and Fire) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/View(12).jpg (caption: Felldyke Bunkhouse's remote location (View towards the Solway coast); alt: Felldyke Bunkhouse's remote location (View towards the Solway coast)) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/20171010_141123.jpg (caption: Open plan well equipped Kitchen - range cooker; alt: Open plan well equipped Kitchen - range cooker) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Open_plan_area.jpg (caption: Open plan dining area; alt: Open plan dining area) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/20171010_141149.jpg (caption: Open plan well equipped Kitchen - dishwashers and double sinks; alt: Open plan well equipped Kitchen - dishwashers and double sinks) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/20170720_155826.jpg (caption: Space being in played in next to the bunkhouse; alt: Space being in played in next to the bunkhouse) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/grassed area.jpg (caption: Space to play next to the bunkhouse; alt: Space to play next to the bunkhouse) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Front(19).jpg (caption: Felldyke Bunkhouse & adjacent parking; alt: Felldyke Bunkhouse & adjacent parking) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/20171010_142048.jpg (caption: The other upstairs bunkroom; alt: The other upstairs bunkroom) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/20171010_142139.jpg (caption: One of the upstairs bunkrooms; alt: One of the upstairs bunkrooms) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Bunkhouse_Downstairs_Bathroom(1).jpg (caption: Disabled Access Bathroom; alt: Disabled Access Bathroom) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/20171010_142449.jpg (caption: Three of the 4 identical upstairs shower rooms; alt: Three of the 4 identical upstairs shower rooms) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Felldyke_with_fells_behind.jpg (caption: Felldyke with the Fells behind; alt: Felldyke with the Fells behind) ## Floor Plans - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Bunkkhouse Plan 2016_0.jpg ## About The Property The bunkhouse situated in its own paddock, immediately adjacent to the fells and the C-2-C cycle route. Its location is between Loweswater and Ennerdale and is ideally located to explore the Western Lake District. Designed specifically to house large groups of friends and families of up to 23, Felldyke has: a comfortable lounge; a flexible dining room; drying cupboard; 5 shower rooms; central heating; and, 3 comfortable bunkrooms. Outside there is ample parking, a fire pit and an open area in which to play games. We have invested in the right level of equipment to allow a large number of people to be catered for easily, which includes: an 8 gas ring, range cooker with 2 fan ovens; 2 x 12 place setting Dishwashers; a larder fridge and a second under the counter fridge; an under the counter freezer; and, plenty of food storage, chopping boards, large pans and sharp knives. Hopefully this will keep your beer cold, your food hot and your fingers intact. There is cutlery, crockery and glasses to cater for a full house.....plus a friend or two. 4 separate single occupancy shower rooms have been provided upstairs, which include a shower, sink, toilet and heated towel rail. The feel of the shower room is that of a hotel, rather than a hostel. Downstairs the shower room complies with latest the requirements for disabled access and includes a 1.8m x 0.8m wheelchair accessible shower tray and ancillary screens for carers to assist in bathing if required. Able to accommodate groups of up to 23 in 3 bunk rooms, the sleeping accommodation includes a downstairs disabled access room for 3 people,which is also ideal for Leaders and Teachers should a separate room be required. Upstairs there are 2 bunk rooms, in which each has 10 beds. These two rooms also have lower sub-dividers for added privacy. ## Facilities - **WiFi:** Good mobile reception. - **Accessibility:** Parking and access ramps plus a separate Disabled accessible room for 2-3 people, with an adjacent wheelchair compatible bathroom. - **Dog Friendly:** Pets are welcome, however the owners reserve the right to charge a £20 surcharge per animal to cover any additional cleaning. No pets upstairs please. - **Kitchen:** Designed to cater for groups, includes: a range cooker; dishwashers; plenty of shelves and fridges for food storage, large pans and sharp knives. - **Dining Room:** Tables and chairs for dining are provided, to be arranged as required in the open plan dining area. Loads of crockery, glasses and mugs available. - **Sitting Room:** Purpose built extension containing a comfortable lounge, adjacent to the kitchen. Solid fuel effect gas fire and comfortable sofas make it very cosy. - **TV and Music Facilities:** Felldyke has a TV and DVD player in the lounge. An MP3 / Ipod dock can be found in the kitchen / dining area. - **Games Room:** A lounge separate to the communal areas is available. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Gas fired central heating, modern levels of insulation and double glazed windows make for a very cosy bunkhouse. A fire pit can be found outside. - **Bedrooms:** Bunk room 1 - sleeps 3 downstairs and is disabled accessible. Bunk rooms 2 & 3 - each sleeps 10, both located upstairs. - **Linen:** A pillow and pillow case is included in the price. A quilt, quilt cover & bottom sheet can be requested as an extra at a cost of £5 per set. - **Bathrooms:** 4 separate single occupancy shower rooms are upstairs with a further disabled access shower room downstairs. The feel is hotel rather hostel. - **Children's Facilities:** A safe environment for children and young adults, with all equipment and beds built to current standards. Adjacent paddock for outside play. - **Outdoor:** Large picnic benches are outside, with a fire pit and space for barbecues. The nearest neighbour is 100m. The Lake District fells are within 250m. - **Swimming Pool:** Crummock, Loweswater and Ennerdale lakes are within 10 - 15 minutes of the Bunkhouse. Indoor pools can be found in Cockermouth and Keswick. - **Parking:** A hardstanding parking area is provided, directly adjacent to the Bunkhouse. With careful parking it can accommodate 8+ cars. - **Smoking:** No smoking in the building. If smoking outside, please collect and dispose of your cigarette butts in the bin. ## Rental Rates ### Additional rates | Period | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Autumn / Winter > 6 | £1250 | £800 | £600 | £200 | | Spring / Summer > 6 | £1500 | £950 | £700 | £250 | | Groups - 6 or less (Covid restrictions) | £850 | £550 | £450 | £100 | Prices shown in GBP. ## Booking Information - We only book the whole Bunkhouse out to a single group. - - Arrival Check-in is 17:00 or later, Departure Check-out is 12:00 or earlier. - - Bedding can be provided as an extra at £5 per set (quilt, quilt cover and bottom sheet). - - Please see our website for details and our terms and conditions. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/felldyke-bunkhouse-cockermouth-cumbria#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [North West England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/north-west-england) > [Cumbria/Lake District](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/cumbria-lake-district) > [Frizington](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/frizington) ### Address Address: Mountain View Cottage, Blindcrake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QP, GB Latitude: 54.70123 Longitude: -3.3229509 ### About The Area An idyllic location set within its own paddock against the stunning backdrop of the Western Lake District Fells, with direct access to Cogra Moss and Blake Fell. The nearest neighbour is 100m away. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** The picturesque town of Cockermouth is 6 miles away, where supermarkets, local butchers and bakers can be found. Keswick is a further 10 miles. - **Shop:** A 10 minute walk from the bunkhouse is the farm shop on the local caravan site that will sell basics such as milk, bread and wine. - **Food and Drink:** A number of pubs are within a short drive, the most notable being the excellent Kirkstile Inn, with its national award winning Loweswater Gold Ale and the community run Fox and Hounds in Ennerdale. - **Airport:** Felldyke is central (2.5 hrs from all of them) to Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. - **Train:** Nearest mainline station is Penrith, with the nearest branchline stations in Workington and Whitehaven circa 10 miles away. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Philip Gerrard - Phone: +44 (0)1900 826 698 - Email: felldyke.bunkhouse@gmail.com - Website: https://www.felldyke-bunkhouse.co.uk