This page gives an honest account of what you should expect from Coogarth which we hope you will find helpful when planning your holiday.

Facts:

• Telephone: there is a telephone box only 100 yards away from Coogarth, but none within the house.
• Mobile phones: As with all of the properties in the surrounding area, reception is not available, however, reception can be obtained at the top of the house.
• Radio: there is a DAB radio with signal now at Coogarth!
• Coal and Logs: these are available in Pooley Bridge or Penrith
• Shops: the nearest shop for basic items is in Pooley Bridge. The nearest supermarket is in Penrith, just 20 minutes away.
• Train station: the nearest is Penrith, on the west coast mainline from Euston.
• Parking: available for two cars directly outside gate, with further space available near-by.
• Postbox: within walking distance
• Postman: visits daily
• China and glass: these are stored in the kitchen cupboards. There is extra china in the dining room.
• Cutlery: stored in the dining room sideboard drawers.
• Dustmen: comes once a week (Friday 8am) and collects bags put out by the bridge. Please tie and seal bags well - they will leave replacement bags.
• Maps: There are maps available for reference at Coogarth, however, you might want to purchase your own before going away. The map you will need for walking is: Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure 5 The English Lakes - North Eastern Area. 1:25 000
• Guest log: you will find this in the sitting room. Please make any additions to this as it makes a interesting read.
• Instruction books: If you have any queries as to the working of the appliances at Coogarth, these are in the desk drawer in the sitting room.
• There is a list of useful telephone numbers included in the information file in the desk drawer in the sitting room.
• Please keep the garden gates closed since the sheep will roam into the garden!