A gorgeous holiday cottage in beautiful Cumbria. Located in the Eden Valley in part of the Yorkshire
Monks Bridge is a gorgeous holiday cottage situated on the edge of the village of Crosby Ravensworth, Cumbria. Originally built as the village school, it has been tastefully coverted and extended over time into the charming cottage you see today. Comfortably sleeping 5 and full of character, Monks Bridge takes its name from the bridge over the River Lyvennet, next to the cottage. Crosby Ravenswort
h is a delightful Cumbrian village with a community owned pub serving great food and drink, within easy walking distance. Now located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, there are plenty of beautiful walks straight from the door and the Lake District and Pennines are both within half an hour drive, if you want to explore further afield. Monks Bridge has been in our family for over 20 years and we are delighted to continue the family connection. Over time it has been lovingly updated so that you can enjoy all the charm and character of the original building with the comfort of modern amenites. The centre piece of the cottage is the fabulous sitting/dining room in what used to be the school hall. This striking room with its high ceilings and fabulous arched windows is kept cosy with our efficient central heating and large woodburner. There is a well equipped kitchen with breakfast area, family bathroom and three bedrooms - a king size overlooking the beck, a double overlooking the garden with an ensuite shower room and a single bedroom with a seating area overlooking the beck. Outside, there is a gorgeous cottage garden with a patio and table and chairs for al fresco meals. A further seating area beside the beck provides the perfect place to relax and listen to the soothing sounds of the water running past.
Cumbria is a very special and very beautiful place, especially in the summer sunshine βοΈ
We still have a late summer week available from 30th August 2024 so why not book your stay for lazy lunches in the garden, glorious walking and sunny, summer evening drinks before dinner in .arms π
Click on the link in our bio to catch the last late summer dates π
Flying visit! It's not often we visit in July when Monks Bridge is booked out so it was a treat to have this last minute visit, even if we couldn't stay in our own cottage. Great to see flowers blooming in the garden which is always evolving. We managed a short walk in glorious sunshine and a much longer walk along the which was beautiful despite the cloud. Not sure we would have made it in full sun though! π₯΅
And of course, we managed a couple of meals in our favourite pub .arms and a wander up the hill to see the sun set. π»π·π₯ππ
Wish we could have stayed longer! We are booked out now until the end of August but if you fancy a week in September, follow the link in our bio to book.
They say the sun shines on the righteous ππ
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Great day out for keen gardeners π»πΏ
Join us on Monday 2nd September for our next Dalemain Garden Day πΌ
The key features of the day will include:
πͺ΄ A celebration of the billowing beds, borders, and plants in the Gardens at Dalemain in late summer/early autumn.
π» Garden Walks to look at plants performing in September.
πΌ A look at what the Dalemain Gardeners are doing in September and what they are planning during the autumn to prepare the garden for winter.
πͺ΄ Demonstrations on seasonal plant propagation.
π» A short Gardeners Question Time allows attendees to ask their individual garden questions & bring along plants and garden problems to be identified discussed.
For more information or to book your place, please visit www.dalemain.com, email [email protected] or contact us on 01768 486450
Something different for your picnic π
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Fancy something a bit different for lunch today� Our brand new salad boxes are in the prepack counter now!
Today⦠baby spinach leaves & red onion with our roasted vegetable cous cous & a Jamaican jerk chicken fillet topped with a cooling yoghurt & mint sauce.
Tomorrow⦠who knows!
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Yonder Street Food weβre on! 18th June, Yonder will be here providing wonderful pizzas, having met Sam, this guy loves pizza SO much, they will be amazing! Every Tuesday 5pm - 9 ish. Have a cheeky pint while your pizza cooks. Eat in or take away. Bring it on!
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On the 15th & 16th June, Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens will play host to the Lake District Mighty Hike π
Taking on a full or half marathon, participants will explore the beauty of the Lake District! Taking in breath-taking views towards the top of Gowbarrow Fell and around Ullswater in aid of raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
We would like to wish everyone participating the very best of luck! π
Well deserved beautiful Borrowdale!
Before catching the at Pooley Bridge, we just had to pop into for some of their delicious marmalade and we tried some of the more unusual entries from the too. π€ We also made sure we had time to pop into - one of our favourite shops ππΈπΉπ₯π₯It's always hard to choose from their enormous range but as the Treacle Toffee Vodka uses toffee from the world famous Penrith we just had to try it. It certainly doesn't disappoint! π
Cumbria is absolute heaven for foodies & drinkies π We still have the odd week or two available at Monks Bridge so you can come and find out for yourself. Click the link in our bio π to see our special offers.
The Butchers Arms getting some tlc π
Great course less than 20 minutes from Monks Bridge πββοΈπββοΈπ
Let's keep Eden beautiful π
If you are visiting Eden this upcoming weekend, please remember the Countryside Code. Take your litter home, park responsibly and keep dogs under control. Leave no trace of your visit
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Absolutely beautiful day for a visit to and the amazing Or installation yesterday. Let's hope May has started as it means to go on! π
I wasn't sure about Or before I went but it really is beautiful. There is something uplifting about the sound of the golden flags fluttering in the breeze. The new exhibition looks great too! Thank you , we thoroughly enjoyed it. π
Still some time let at the end of May if you want to stay at Monks Bridge and visit Lowther for yourself β¬οΈ
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Why do we still do this?
No matter how often we hear βitβs good to talkβ or βmy door is always openβ, we still fear being judged or showing any signs of weakness.
But nature is always there for us and it has healing powers like nothing else. The lakes and mountains offer a safe space where we can release our fears and let go of any inner darkness.
The Lake District is undoubtedly one of the Earthβs greatest healers.
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Some great small businesses in this area.
The Toffee Shop Kennedy's Chocolate Factory. Low Howgill Butchers & Deli Blue Poppy Chestnut House Courtyard Gallery Jak & Co The Butchers Arms
and many more!
If you like marmalade, you'll love this! Visit Dalemain House this weekend for their marmalade festival. ππ
The 2024 The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival is this Saturday 20th April at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
A celebration of all things marmalade with thousands of jars throughout the mansion, Q&As, demonstrations, tastings and much more!
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Intrigued to see what this will look like ππ¨
We are delighted to be including the most delicious, handmade butter fudge in our welcome pack. Made by in Penrith to their secret recipe, we think this is the best fudge you will ever taste! Described as "crumbly yet velvety soft..." it is mouth-wateringly good π€€
What a great way to start your holiday! βοΈπ¬ππ
Really looking forward to this!
Orton Farmers market - always worth a visit!
This time next week we'll be recovering from another busy morning in Orton.
Let's hope so - and looking forward to seeing you from 9am next Saturday (13th April).
Our lovely gardener Kate has been working hard keeping everything neat and tidy. It's had plenty of water π¬ so just a bit more sun required now to really bring it on π
With two patios and the beck running alongside it, the Monks Bridge garden is a lovely place to relax with a coffee, lunch or an early evening sundowner π₯ after a long walk in the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Book your stay with us and see for yourself. Follow the link in our bio β¬οΈ
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Just love it when the clocks go forward and the prospect of summer evenings by the beck with a G&T moves closer ππΈπ
If you fancy sitting here with a glass of something cool, listening to the beck bubbling, the bees buzzing and the birds singing, click the link in our bio for availability. Be quick though as weeks are going fast!
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As well as sausages for our Sizzle competition - venison, pork, chicken et al - there should also be sausage rolls too. Looking forward to seeing you in Orton on Saturday 13th April.
We love reading such lovely comments from our guests. It means the world to us.
If you'd like to visit Monks Bridge for yourself, check out the link in our bio β¬οΈ for our latest offers. We love it and hope you will too π
Definitely one to do when you stay with us πΆπΌββοΈπΆ
High Cup Nick is a stunning U-shaped glacial valley known as England's Grand Canyon. Here's how to walk this Cumbria classic.
Dalemain is a lovely place to visit if you're staying with us...even if you don't like marmalade π You could walk the Dalemain Loop, part of the Ullswater Way, and enjoy the house and gardens (and marmalade!) on the way π‘π·πͺ»π³π§βοΈ
The marmalade festival on 20th April is coming around FAST
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Do your friends or family have marmalade fanaticism running through their veins? Is their idea of heaven tasting hundreds of marmalades from around the world? Just us? Didnβt think soβ¦
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Join us at the festival at with announcement of the Worldβs Best Marmalade for 2024 kicking off the celebrations. We canβt wait to reveal all, itβs been so hard to keep this under our hats, almost as hard as keeping a marmalade sandwich there which is the favored storage space for our patron Paddington Bear in fact.
The awards are generously supported by Westmorland Family ( ) in aid of
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So many photos! Such a beautiful place! Still time to grab a spring break if you're quick! Check out our offer β¬οΈ Link in bio. #photoheaven #amazinglandscapes #naturalworld #cottagesofinstagram #travelinfluencer #naturalbeautylovers #springgetaway #cantwaittogoback #holidaysincumbria #walksincumbria #springoffer #springoffers
This was a flippin' good pancake day at Monks Bridge! π Happy pancake day! #holidayvibes #pancakeflipping #pancakedayfun #holidaykitchens #halftermfun
Such a great week π₯° exploring the beautiful Eden Valley & @lakedistrictnpa, seeing friends and eating very well in @butchers.arms π We hope to be back in the autumn. How about you? Don't forget 20% off in October! #visiteden #visitcumbria #luxuryholidayhome #walkingholidays #lovecumbria #loveeden #lovelakeland #restandrelaxation #peaceful #restoration #nature #beautifulnature
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