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| Forest How Guest House
| | Find out more: |  Click Here | | Type: | Hotels and B&Bs | | Town: | Eskdale | | Special Offer(s): | Visit Forest How during February 2012 for only £50 per room per night, on a bed and breakfast basis (based on two sharing). | | Description: | Forest How is a large Victorian House, dating back to the 1870’s, set in peaceful seclusion amidst five and a half acres of natural fellside and gardens at the foot of Muncaster Fell. All rooms enjoy spectacular views across fields to the village of Eskdale Green and to the fells beyond.
If you are looking for Bed and Breakfast in the Eskdale Valley, Forest How will not disappoint you! Our emphasis is on providing comfortable accommodation and a hearty breakfast in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Guests are welcome to explore the gardens and orchard or, if you prefer, you can just sit quietly and watch the abundant birdlife.
Frequent visitors to the gardens and surrounding fields include roe deer and red squirrels and you may spot a barn owl at dusk, circling the field for food.
For outdoor enthusiasts the area is a haven for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Nearby are some of the highest peaks in the Lake District with Wasdale only a few miles away and the steep Hardnott pass leading to Langdale. For a more leisurely day out, take the miniature steam train to the coast at Ravenglass or further up the valley to the little village of Boot. We are conveniently situated at the end of the lane that crosses the railway at Irton Road Station.
There is a choice of local pubs in the valley offering real ales, bar snacks and restaurants. Two are within walking distance of the house with the others a short distance by car.
| | Facilities: |  Single sex groups welcomed
 Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
 Hairdryer
 Central heating
 Real log/coal fires
 Children welcome
 WiFi or internet access
 Private parking
 Garden
 Totally non-smoking
 Colour television
 Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
 Telephone (public)
 Television available
 Packed lunches provided
 Special diets available
 Lounge for residents' use
 Golf available (onsite or nearby)
| | Directions: | From the South
Leave the M6 at J36 follow signs for Lakes/ Windermere. Take exit off the A591 onto A590 following signs For Barrow. 3 Miles beyond Newby Bridge turn right onto the A5092. At Greenodd turn right onto the A595. Follow this road past Broughton in Furness then turn right at some traffic lights, just before the river Duddon. Follow this road to Ulpha, cross the river then take the next left, sign posted for Eskdale. Follow this road across Birker Moor, to the King George IV pub. Continue on this road through the village until you reach a left turn to Irton Road Station. Follow the lane over the railway bridge until you reach Forest How.
In icy conditions follow the directions above above but stay on the A595 at the traffic lights. At Holmrook, just before the petrol station, take a right turn towards Eskdale Green and then turn right just before Irton Hall. At a T junction turn right past the Bower House Inn and then take the first right turn to Irton Road Station. Follow the lane over the railway bridge until you reach Forest How.
From the North
Leave the M6 at Carlisle follow signs for Cockermouth on the A595 then for Whitehaven, stay on the A595 until Gosforth then turn left through the village and second right for Eskdale, stay on this road until you pass the Bower House Inn and then take the first right turn to Irton Road Station. Follow the lane over the railway bridge until you reach Forest How.
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