Simonscales Mill, Cockermouth, Cumbria (Ref.100398)

Our Mobile Holiday Home is situated on the river bank some 70 yards from our  house.  It has it’s own veranda area with garden furniture and beautiful views of the river with all it's wonderful wildlife including numerous birds and, if you are very lucky, Otters!

The lounge/diner is beautifully furnished with three piece suite, dining table and chairs has ‘free view’ T.V. with D.V.D and CD/radio. The windows also have lovely views of the river Cocker. 

There is double glazing throughout and  gas hot air heating in all rooms.  The kitchen has a good range of units, large gas cooker with double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster and electric kettle. All crockery, cutlery and utensils are supplied, an iron and ironing board are also available.

There are two bedrooms, one double, one twin, which are tastefully furnished. All clean bedding and towels are supplied at no extra charge and the beds are ready made up for your arrival. The bathroom has over bath shower, hand basin and loo. There is also a separate loo with wash-hand basin.

Private parking is available adjacent to the ‘home’. 

The Mobile Home is non-smoking.

The  electric is paid through a  £1  coin meter and the gas payable on a meter reading.         

There is private 'Game Fishing' 30 yards from the decked area (riverboard licence is required).

We are a small business  based on our 5 acre small holding which is home to our Shetland ponies and dog.  This is a very quiet location with only two holiday homes. but only a mile and a half from the bustling town of Cockermouth which is on the western side of the Lake District.

Cockermouth is a perfect base for visiting the West Lakes and fells, which have the advantage of being quieter than the Central Lakes, but are every bit as beautiful. Having said that, the Lake District is small enough to tour all of it from Cockermouth. It is also only about eight miles to the Solway Coast with  long stretches of sandy beach and wonderful sunsets. This is a superb place to walk dogs as, unlike some places, the beaches are not restricted.

The city of Carlisle is a drive of about twenty five miles and is well worth a visit. It boasts a fine old Castle, a delightful old Cathedral and an excellent Museum. The centre of the city has been virtually re-built but was tastefully done in the original design. Hadrians Wall, the old Roman wall starts just north of Carlisle and runs up through the Border Country.

Cockermouth has a great number of good Restaurants, Takeaways and Pubs that serve bar meals. There are supermarkets that stay open late, all within one mile from Simonscales Mill.   The nearest train station is at Workington (8 miles) and Cockermouth is on the long haul bus route from Whitehaven to London.

£50 non-refundable deposit will secure your booking and the balance of £400 will be due four weeks prior to your holiday date. Please make cheques payable to 'E G Lowes' and send to Simonscales Mill, Simonscales Lane, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9TG or telephone Eric (property owner) for bank details if you wish to make a bank transfer.  

Bookings MUST be confirmed by e-mail before you travel.

April to October           £450 per week

Closed for Winter months - November to March

The peace, tranquility and beauty of West Lakes and fells.

The Old Mill stands in its own five-acre small-holding, in a beautiful setting on the banks of the River Cocker, and has historical roots in the Flax and Bobbin industry. It has been tastefully converted for your enjoyment, and thoughtfully adapted for wheel-chair access.

A private Patio over-looks the river teaming with wildlife: Herons, Dippers, Water-hens, the occasional Kingfisher and a host of Mallards and Goosanders. In late summer and autumn you will hear the splash of the Salmon and Trout as they make their way up-stream to spaw. Apart from the river life, bird life abounds, from tiny Wrens and Tree-creepers, colourful Chaffinches, Robins, at least four kinds of Tits, to mighty Buzzards calling as they circle over-head.

Red Squirrels can also be seen darting up trees and nibbelling on some nuts.

Simonscales offers the peace and tranquility of the countryside, yet is just a beautiful, one mile walk from the town of Cockermouth, the birth place of William Wordsworth - Lakelands' treasured Poet. Wordsworth's house is open to the public.

Simonscales Mill
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 9TG