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# Joe's Cottage - Modern, yet cosy, two bedroom cottage - Brigsteer

Cottage in Kendal with kitchen and fireplace

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- Overview
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Nestled in the heart of Brigsteer village, Joe's Cottage offers a tranquil retreat. This beautifully renovated two-bedroom holiday home boasts a spacious living room with an AGA wood-burning fire and a large kitchen perfect for mealtime gatherings. Outside, the patio area takes advantage of lovely views of Lyth Valley to the fells beyond.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4775 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Joe's Cottage - Modern, yet cosy, two bedroom cottage - Brigsteer

Joe's Cottage is a beautiful two-bedroom holiday home situated in the picture-postcard village of Brigsteer, 3 miles southwest of Kendal, in one of the most accessible parts of the Lake District National Park.  
  
Spanning two floors, this traditional Lake District holiday cottage has recently been completely eco-consciously renovated, including installation of fast fibre-to-house broadband. Joes is furnished with quality furniture and is decorated in a contemporary style while maintaining many of the original features, including the original wooden beams throughout and the original fireplace in the kitchen inscribed with the date 1749.  
  
The ground floor consists of a spacious living room with a wonderful AGA wood-burning fire, perfect for the chillier winter months, although the ground-source heating system will certainly keep the chill away. Opposite the living room is the large kitchen with integrated appliances that surround the central dining table for six.  
  
We know that laundry isn't on the top of the holiday list, but if you find the need, the downstairs WC/utility room includes a washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board and iron.  
  
Upstairs, you have two spacious en-suite bedrooms, both beautifully decorated and sure to provide for a wonderful night's sleep.  
  
Outside, the cottage is equally as special. The lovely garden (originally the cobbled farmyard) attracts an abundance of insects and bird life. The patio space with glass balustrade makes the most of the lovely panoramic views of the Lyth Valley to the fells beyond and is a wonderful space to watch the often-spectacular sunset, the stars in the night sky - especially impressive as there is no streetlighting in Brigsteer (on a clear night, blankets provided), and to generally relax and unwind after a busy day exploring the Lake District - truly stunning!  
  
Numerous fabulous walks are on your doorstep from the cottage—varying length and challenge, and often with a delicious treat at the end!  
  
You're probably wondering why the cottage is called Joe's Cottage... well, Joe was a much-loved local character, "a friend to everyone"; and the last inhabitant of the cottage. He farmed the small fields just above the village (now the Brigsteer Bee Reserve) by hand, using his scythe. There are fascinating photographs and information about this bygone era in the cottage for those who are interested. Joe died in 2009, and the cottage was then re-annexed to Boundary House - one of the oldest dwellings in Brigsteer.  
  
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY  
Ground Floor:  
Entrance Hall: Leading inside from the pretty front garden area and parking area, off which is the:  
Living Room: With two two-seat high-back sofas and a swivelling armchair. AGA Wood-burning stove seated in the original stone fireplace. Wall-mounted 40" Freeview TV with an Amazon Fire Stick for streaming services (own account required). Bluetooth enabled Kef LSX stereo speakers. Window box seating and a small selection of board games, reading bookings and walking maps.  
Kitchen / Diner: Well-equipped fitted kitchen with plenty of cupboard storage; microwave; toaster; integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and two ovens; 4-ring induction hob fitted into the original stone fireplace; dining table for six guests. Window box seating. Ruark Bluetooth or CD driven speaker.  
Utility Room / WC: Washing machine, tumble dryer, toilet, and basin.  
  
First Floor: (10 carpeted stairs with handrail)  
Bedroom 1: Beautifully decorated with exposed wooden beams, a king-size double bed with bedside tables, drawers, and wall-mounted reading lights; freestanding wardrobe; dressing table; en-suite bathroom, heated towel rail, walk-in shower, basin and toilet.  
Bedroom 2: Exposed wooden beams; a super king-size trundle bed which can be made as a double or two single beds; bedside table, wardrobe and an en suite bathroom, heated towel rail, a bath and shower over, basin with vanity cupboards and toilet.  
  
Outside:  
Paved patio with glass balustrade has garden furniture, cushions etc, making the most of the fabulous views of the Lyth Valley and the fells beyond.  
Barbeque, outdoor candle lanterns, blankets etc are provided for use at the cottage.  
Picnic equipment for guest use (cutlery, crockery, and cold box) are also provided.  
  
THINGS TO NOTE:  
Bed linen, towels, luxury handmade natural “Pure Lakes” toiletries, services, kitchen consumables (list provided on request) and a starter pack of wood for the fire are included in the rental price. A fire is laid (and with notice can often even be lit!) to welcome arriving guests. Further well-dried wood available (ideally with notice) from the owners at cost.  
1x Dog is welcome at this property. Additional dogs may be accommodated, subject to their breed & size, please get in touch with us before booking.  
Please note that dogs must not be left unattended or permitted on the furniture. You must also please remove and properly dispose of all dog waste.  
A travel cot, highchair and pram are available on request.  
Secure storage for bicycles is available.  
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the property.  
EV Charger: 7kw Untethered, Type 2 Charger - Voltshare App required for billing.  
The owners of the property live next door, and they are very happy to be contacted for assistance. They are usually on hand to say “Hello” and answer any queries or sort out any issues that may arise.  
This property will be decorated for Christmas, including a Christmas tree and a wreath for the door.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Electric car charging station on site
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Electric car charging station
- Garden
- Unit size: 775 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### Property is also known as

628045

## About the area

Kendal is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. Kendal Museum and Lakeland Maze Farm Park are also worth visiting. 

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Brigsteer, Cumbria

### What's nearby

- Lyth Valley \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- Sizergh Castle \- 6 min drive \- 6.7 km
- Levens Hall and Gardens \- 7 min drive \- 8.9 km
- Lake Windermere \- 11 min drive \- 15.2 km
- Yorkshire Dales National Park \- 17 min drive \- 21.3 km

### Getting around

- Burneside Station - 17 min drive

### Restaurants

- ‪Comida - ‬5 min drive
- ‪The Miles Thompson (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Brew Brothers - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Ring O' Bells - ‬6 min drive
- ‪Romney's - ‬5 min drive

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## Joe's Cottage - Modern, yet cosy, two bedroom cottage - Brigsteer Reviews

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### Claire C.

Feb 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Stunning! 

I was so impressed with Joe’s cottage, it was beautiful! The design, decor, attention to detail, cleanliness and finishing touches really made for a wonderful stay. Everything you could want or need was there, it is probably the best equipped cottage I have ever stayed in. I also loved the outside terrace with amazing sunset views. A great stay, thank you. 

##### Claire C.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Andrea S.

Aug 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property was first class; beautifully furnished and presented, spotlessly clean, everything provided that you could possibly think of. The seating area outside had lovely far-reaching views.

##### Andrea S.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025