Sojourn North
High Quality, Luxurious Self-Catering Accommodation
Email: enquiries@sojournnorth.co.uk | Phone: 017684 84940 / 07850274770
High Quality, Luxurious Self-Catering Accommodation
Email: enquiries@sojournnorth.co.uk | Phone: 017684 84940 / 07850274770
Sojourn North is currently taking booking for Salutation Yard. Please be in touch with any enquiries. Looking forward to welcoming you soon, wishing you well, Jane and Duncan.
Email: enquiries@sojournnorth.co.uk
Phone: 017684 84940
Text/phone: 07850274770
‘Sojourn’ means ‘brief visit’ or ‘temporary stay’.
Sojourn North provides high quality, luxurious self-catering accommodation for you. However brief your stay; hoping you enjoy every moment... whatever the season; wishing you a wonderful time!
Salutation Yard in the village of Skelton in the Eden Valley, North Cumbria is the location of three warm and welcoming holiday cottages - East Byre, West Barn, and South Byre. Each accommodates between 4 and 7 guests, tucked away in a quiet courtyard yet just a 2 minute walk to the award-winning local pub.
Brow Top holiday house is located between the towns of Windermere and Bowness in South Cumbria. The house accommodates 6 guests and is set in an elevated position with commanding views over Windermere Lake and the surrounding fells. It is within walking distance of all the attractions and amenities of these popular towns.
The Yard is situated in Skelton, an Eden Valley village in north Cumbria, 4.6 miles from junction 41 of the M6. Penrith railway station is 7.2 miles away.
The Village
The unspoilt village has a family owned pub 'The Dog and Gun Inn', open 6 days a week, offering “…real, home-made pub food and great locally produced drinks.” Also in the village are two children’s play areas and a tennis court (seasonal). A walk of a little over a mile (wellies may be needed), takes you to the Upfront Gallery and vegetarian restaurant.
Several enjoyable walking and cycling routes can be started from the yard gates. Supermarket delivery to Salutation Yard is available from Tesco, ASDA and Sainsbury's.
The Valley
The aptly named Eden Valley is a true delight. The broad valley shelters between the Lake District fells to the West and the Pennines to the East. The lush countryside, villages and small towns enjoy a quiet, often lacking in better known tourist destinations. The river Eden wiggles through, abundant with salmon and trout. Large numbers of red squirrels choose to live in the forests and fields. There are man made wonders too: the third largest stone circle in Britain ‘Long Meg and her daughters’, is found here. Also the Settle to Carlisle railway runs through the valley. A train ride on this famous line is one way to appreciate the overall beauty of the region.
Nearby
The Lake District National Park is a neighbour of the Eden Valley, the shore of Lake Ullswater is just 10.5 miles from Salutation Yard and Keswick 16 miles. Close by is the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is home to Yad Moss, England’s premier snow slope, 28 miles from Salutation Yard. Historic Carlisle, with its shops and attractions is just 14 miles away.
The Yard is a quadrangle of former farm buildings; a barn, byres and stables, carefully converted into three secluded holiday lets; West Barn, East Byre and South Byre, the beauty of their solid construction - salmon pink sandstone walls under green slate roofs can be appreciated as you enter through the wrought iron gates. This sheltered yard is a sanctuary, tucked away from the road, private and peaceful, ready to welcome you in for a holiday.
You may choose to stay at Salutation Yard and simply retreat for a while, enjoying the warmth and comfort of the accommodation and taking advantage of all the immediate area has to offer. Or you might exploit the convenience of the location, using it as a base from which to explore the nearby Lake District and North Pennines.
The three cottages share some features yet each has a unique combination of indoor and outside space, bedroom and bathroom provision. The table below gives an overview of all the units. This together with the detailed descriptions and possibly the access statements should help you select the ideal holiday property to meet your particular requirements. Please contact us at Sojourn North if we can help you further with your choice. Below this table are plans to help you understand the layout of Salutation Yard (where Sojourn North is based).
KEY: GF= ground floor, FF= first floor
| Cottage Name | Maximum Occupancy | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Parking Spaces | Outdoor Space | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Barn | 7 guests (5 adults + 2 children) + 1/2 cots | 3 bedrooms (GF single bed + short bunks, FF super king or twins, FF king) | GF shower, FF bath + shower | 2 parking spaces | Enclosed patio | Please enquire |
| East Byre | 6 guests + 3 cots | 3 bedrooms (GF super king or twins, FF super king or twins, FF king) | GF shower, FF bath, FF shower ensuite | 2 parking spaces | Enclosed patio | Sorry, no pets except assistance dogs |
| South Byre | 4 guests + 1 cot | 2 bedrooms (GF double, GF super king or twins) | GF shower | 1 parking space | Open patio | Sorry, no pets except assistance dogs |
Address: Salutation Yard, Skelton, Penrith CA11 9TE
Brow Top holiday house is situated between Bowness and Windermere, South Lakeland towns in The Lake District National Park, Cumbria. Both towns are within walking distance of Brow Top (0.7 mile to Bowness and 1 mile to Windermere). The house is 22 miles from junction 36 of the M6; Windermere railway station is 1.1 mile away.
The Towns
The towns have been popular since Victorian times and offer a wealth of shops, eateries, amenities and attractions. Windermere town developed after the opening of the railway station in 1847, it is about a mile from the shore of Lake Windermere; England’s largest natural lake. The town of Bowness-On-Windermere (as it is officially named) surrounds part of the Lake shore. There is wonderful Lake and mountain scenery to enjoy all year round.
The Lake District National Park
This is England's largest National Park, located in the North West of the country in the county of Cumbria. The region is mountainous and also known for its lakes and forests. William Wordsworth and other famous poets are associated with the region. All the land in England higher than 3,000 feet (910 m) above sea level is within the National Park, including the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike.
Nearby
To the South of Windermere the lovely village of Staveley can be found and beyond that the town of Kendal, famous for its Mint Cake. To the north of Windermere the town of Ambleside and village of Grasmere are both great destinations for a day out.
For up to 6 GUESTS - 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms
Brow Top is a modern town house for six people plus one infant, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac between Bowness and Windermere, offering stunning views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding mountains.
The house has 3 floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, and off-street parking for 2 vehicles. The entrance has a shoe rack, coat hooks, and a cupboard with laundry items, making an excellent drying space.
The games room includes a football table, safety darts, mini wooden bowls, wall puzzles, and hoopla, as well as a bar table and 2 chairs. It's also ideal for storing bicycles and boating gear, with a roller shutter door leading to the front forecourt.
Stairs lead to the first-floor living/dining area, featuring a bow window with delightful lake and mountain views. The dining area has seating for six, and a hatch connects to the kitchen for easy meal serving. A door leads to a raised deck with sun loungers and dining furniture, overlooking 2 parking spaces beneath.
The living area has two sofas, a coffee table with board games, and an electric flame/log effect fire, alongside a wall-mounted TV/DVD/radio.
The kitchen is well-equipped with wall and floor units, good worktop space, a sink, fridge freezer, integrated electric oven, gas hob, extractor hood, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. A door leads to a fully tiled shower room with a toilet, basin, and shower enclosure.
A glazed door opens to a sheltered patio area with a BBQ and rattan furniture for six.
Upstairs, the landing offers views of the surrounding fells. The master bedroom has a 5 ft king-size bed, fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers, dressing table with mirror and stool, vanity wash basin, clock radio, hairdryer, and room for a cot.
The second bedroom has zip and link beds (3ft twins or a 6ft super king), a fitted wardrobe, dressing table with mirror and stool, bedside tables, under-bed drawers, clock radio, and hairdryer, with spectacular views of Lake Windermere.
The double bedroom is compact with a 4ft 6 double bed, fitted wardrobe with shelves, bedside shelves, stool, and mirror, also offering beautiful views.
The fully tiled bathroom has a toilet, basin, bath with shower over, mirrored wall cabinet, and towel radiator.
Sorry, Brow Top is not suitable for pets.
Contact us for more information...
Email: enquiries@sojournnorth.co.uk
Phone: 017684 84940
Text/phone: 07850274770