The Lake District and Cumbria - Ref 2081

Set in a wonderful location, the market town of Ulverston continues to hold a street market every Thursday and Saturday, following an ancient local tradition Today the settlement is perhaps best known as a festival town due to the many events it hosts throughout the year including walking and art festivals in the summer months and the renowned Dickensian festival in late November Ulverston is also famous as the birthplace of Stan Laurel and is now home to the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world Other facilities in the town itself include a wide range of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, a cinema and a leisure centre All of the attractions of the nearby National Park can be easily reached either by car, bike or public transport whilst the Furness Coast boasts sandy beaches and good birdwatching Other attractions suitable for the whole family include the World of Beatrix Potter, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, the South Lakes Wild Animal Park and Muncaster Castle Situated on a quiet side street in the heart of the ancient market town of Ulverston is this beautiful detached cottage As a former bake house, this property has been lovingly converted to an exceptional standard and offers guests the chance to stay in a holiday home with lots of period character With a delightful sitting room with open fire, an additional lounge with dining area and three spacious bedrooms, this property offers outstanding holiday accommodation With Ulverston's many old pubs, the start of the Cumbria Way, excellent restaurants and the twice weekly market, this elegant building is ideally situated for anyone looking to explore this breathtaking region .