The Lake District and Cumbria - Ref 1765

The birthplace of Stan Laurel, Ulverston has earned a reputation as South Lakeland's friendliest Market Town Situated between the mountains of the Lake District and the waters of Morecambe Bay, Ulverston is an ideal base for touring local attractions such as the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria and the Furness Peninsula The town itself is made up of quirky, independent specialist shops, traditional pubs, a wide selection of cafes, restaurants, fascinating ginnels and cobbled streets that hold many surprises There is a street market that operates every Thursday, with a smaller market on Saturday The Indoor Market Hall is open five days per week and a food fair operates on the third Saturday of every month run by ‘Made in Cumbria’ Ulverston is also home to a number of festivals, including the Ulverston International Music Festival and the Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival Both these events see the town transformed and there is a real carnival atmosphere to each Built in the 1700s, this property offers all the ambience of a characterful cottage There is a library stocked with books and games for those days when you just want to relax and a snug lounge, which boasts a feature-flame gas fire for those toasty winter evenings in There is one double-bedroom and a sofa-bed to sleep one extra guest; a superb property for a small family looking to spend some time together .