Roa Island House

An imposing detached landmark holiday home in a most unique location!

This large residence is located on Roa Island, on the southernmost tip of the Furness Peninsula, 8 miles from the traditional Lakeland market town of Ulverston and 5 miles from Barrow-in-Furness with its extensive shopping facilities.

Overlooking the sea with a south-facing aspect, this Roa Island cottage has been lovingly decorated and furnished, oozing charm and character, with stone floors, high ceilings and palatial rooms.

Very much a home-from-home, this Roa Island cottage offers original wooden floors, inglenook fireplaces and many other original features in keeping with the style of this gorgeous house.

The sitting room is very spacious, with large windows, an open fire and a working piano.

The huge dining room of this Roa Island cottage adjoins a fabulous conservatory which extends onto three sides of the building, whilst the spacious kitchen/diner is well-equipped, ideal for cooking for large groups.

One of Roa Island House’s unique features is its amazing observation tower which provides 270-degree views of Morecambe Bay, Piel Island with its mysterious Piel Castle, the beautiful coastline and the many ships sailing past.

Outside, a large lawned area with a roof covered hot tub provides that something extra, and the chance to take in the splendour of this fabulous location whilst totally relaxing.

Just across the causeway is a delightful old pub, and summer ferries are available to explore Piel Island and Piel Castle, take a fishing trip, or enjoy trips to the seal colonies.

The amenities of Ulverston, the shopping facilities of Barrow-in-Furness, the beaches of the Furness Coast and the outdoor activities of Coniston and Grizedale Forest are all just a short drive away.

An excellent Roa Island cottage base, for friends and family alike.

Accommodation * Seven bedrooms with TVs comprising:

• 1 x ground floor family room with super king-size double bed (zip/link, can be twin on request, single sofa bed and woodburner

• 1 x ground floor double

• 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, WC and small office with feature window

• 3 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC

• 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with folding bed and en-suite bath with shower over, basin and WC.

  • Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower (disabled friendly), basin and WC.
  • Ground floor basin and WC.
  • Kitchen and spacious dining area (seats 8) with small conservatory area (seats 4), utility and store.
  • Large dining room (seats 16).
  • Large sitting room (seats 14) with open fire.
  • Second floor observation tower (seats 5).
  • Large, wrap-around conservatory with panoramic views (seats 22).
  • Large entrance hall with table football.

Amenities * Gas central heating with open fire in sitting room and woodburner in bedroom * Electric double oven, gas hob, additional electric oven, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher * 7 x TVs * 1 with Freeview/DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, books/games/DVDs * Fuel, power and starter packs for open fire and woodburner included in rent. Additional firewood available on an honesty box basis * Bed linen and towels included in rent * Cot and highchairs available * Lawned grounds with roof covered hot tub, furniture and BBQ * Off road parking for 8 cars * Sorry, no pets and no smoking * Shop 4 miles, pub 1 mile

Notes:

1. Please confirm with the owner if you would like the zip/link beds made up as doubles at least 14 days prior to your arrival

2. Hot tub unavailable from 4pm on Thursdays for weekly cleaning/maintenance

3. No stag or hen parties at this property

4. Roa Island is reached via a tarmac causeway