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Pre-Arrival
• Coming by road From the North
• Come through Carlisle and continue west on the A595, sign-posted
Workington. Follow the A595 past Whitehaven, Egremont and Gosforth.
After Holmbrook, you will pass a large Texaco filling station on the
right. We are just two miles beyond this. Do not turn into Ravenglass,
but bear left on the A595. We are just beyond the Muncaster Castle car
park on the left.
• Allow 70 - 80 minutes from Carlisle.
• From the South
• Leave the M6 at junction 36 and follow the A590 signs to Barrow. Don't
miss the turn to the left about 3 miles along the dual carriageway to
Kendal.
• Continue along the A590 to Newby Bridge, after which there are three
short stretches of dual carriageway. On the third stretch of dual
carriageway east of Newby Bridge there is a turn off to the right (sign-posted
"Workington and Whitehaven"). Turn off here onto the A5092 and follow
the road to Broughton in Furness and then on to the West. Immediately
west of Broughton in Furness you will come to a stone bridge with a
sharp S bend and traffic lights. Cross the bridge and follow the main
road, Muncaster is 12 miles.
• You will cross the stone humpback bridge over the River Esk about one
mile before you reach us. We are about a quarter mile beyond the "Muncaster
B & B/Coach" entrance to Muncaster Castle. The Guest House is on the
right hand side of the road and has red signs at the entrance, which is
just opposite the BT phone box.
• Allow 70 - 80 minutes from the M6.
• From the East
• the route from the East is more complicated.
• If you are in Keswick then come via Cockermouth and Egremont onto then
A595 and follow the route from the North.
• From Ambleside the normal way is via Coniston onto the A595 and then
follows the route from the South. If you are feeling adventurous then
coming via the Hardknott and Wrynose Pass is a scenic option, but it is
single track road and very tortuous.
• From Bowness and Windermere the best way is via Newby Bridge and then
follows the route from the South.
• All the routes take about 60mins.
• By rail
• Northern Rail run a service, Sundays excepted, between Carlisle and
Barrow-in-Furness.
• Our station is Ravenglass, and we offer free transport to and from the
station.
• Buses
• Buses run every day from Whitehaven to Millom, with a bus stop
100metres level walk form the hotel There are 4 buses a day. In season
there is a service from Muncaster castle to Whitehaven, using the same
bus stop. Dial a Ride operates in the Wasdale Valley.
• Cycling
• our guesthouse is 1Km from the end of the Hadrian's Cycleway. You may
leave your car in our car park whilst you cycle the route.
• There are local taxi companies which we can book for you.
• The nearest shop is the Post Office in Ravenglass; the nearest village
1Km away a 25 minute walks. 3Km away there is a petrol station with a
convenience store.
• We do not normally take pets.
• There is no mobile phone reception in the guesthouse. You may use our
phone in the lounge for national calls.
• Our website is www.muncastercountryguesthouse.com, and it provides
pictures of the accommodation and tells you all you may need for your
stay.
• You can contact us by phone e-mail or fax. Please see contact
information section for details.
• Brochures and menus are available in large print, but we do not have
the facilities to prepare documents in Braille.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• It would be helpful if you give us your arrival time, so we can be
sure to meet you.
• We normally accept guests from 3pm.
• Cars can be parked on the level 15 metres from the front door.
• We offer assistance with luggage if required.
• Please ring the bell if the door is locked.
Main Entrance & Reception
• There is a 20mm step into the porch, please ring the bell on arrival.
• Straight through the porch is the reception area of the lounge.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
• The porch leads into the guest lounge.
• There are no steps between the porch, lounge and dining areas.
• At the end of the lounge there is a corridor leading to guest bedrooms
and public toilet. There are four 20mm steps up into this area.
• The public areas are heated throughout.
• Doors in the dining room and in corridors lead to our garden.
Public Areas - WC
• There is a WC for public use situated next to the lounge up four
steps.
Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Lounges, Take Away & Cafe
• Guests are welcome to use the lounge at any time.
• The lounge area has three sofas and various straight back chairs
• Sky television is installed in the lounge, and there is a CD and
cassette player for guests use.
• The lounge is fully carpeted and has open fires in the winter.
• Much local information, maps and suggestions for walks is in the
lounge along with a selection of books and magazines.
• Board games are available.
• Breakfast and evening meals are served in the dining area. It has a
tiled floor.
• We are licensed for the sale of alcohol.
Laundry
• Not Available
Shop
• Not Available
Leisure Facilities
• Not Available
Outdoor Facilities
• We have a 3/4 acre garden, given over to mainly gently sloping lawn
and shrubbery which our guests are welcome to enjoy.
• There are 3 steps leading onto the lawn area.
• There are various swings and hammocks and seats conveniently placed
for guests use.
• The main entrance is lit at night.
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment
• Not Available
Bedrooms
• All bedrooms are on the ground floor.
• They are carpeted throughout.
• Tea and coffee making facilities are provided in every room with
cordless kettles.
• There are flat screen 15" digital televisions in some bedrooms; other
bedrooms have televisions with larger screens.
• There are hairdryers in all bedrooms.
• Our beds are made up with sheets and duvets.
• Blankets are available in all bedrooms.
• There is a wardrobe and dresser in all bedrooms.
• Some bedrooms have additional seating.
• There is a folder in all bedrooms with further details of the
facilities provided and details of Fire procedures and emergency
contacts.
• Bedroom 2
• Is currently used as an office, with no guest access.
• Bedroom 3
• Is up four steps from the lounge and 12 meters along the corridor on
the left. It has a 4'6" bed with access from both sides. It has en suite
facilities of electric shower, washbasin and toilet.
• Bedroom 4
• Next door to bedroom 3 with a 4'6" double bed access from both sides.
Washbasin. No en suite facilities.
• Bedroom 5
• Next to bedroom4. Has two 3' single beds with access from one side.
Hand washbasin. No en suite facilities.
• Bedroom 6
• Across the corridor from bedroom 5 Has a 5' double bed accessed from
both sides. It has an en suite consisting of electric shower, washbasin
and WC.
• Bedroom 7
• Has a single 3' bed entered from one
side only, with washbasin and no en suite facilities
• Bedroom 8
• Accessed directly from the lounge area, it has a double bed with
access from both sides and a washbasin. There is an en suite with
electric shower and WC with macerator.
• Bedroom 9
• Accessed directly from the lounge area this family room has a
double/twin with zip link mattress, accessed from either side or a
further single bed (3') with a pullout bed under. Depends on the
configuration which beds can be accessed from which side. It has en en
suite consisting of electric shower, washbasin, and WC.
• Annex
• This bedroom has a separate entrance from the hotel. It is accessed
directly from the car park and is up three 20mm steps into a
kitchenette. This has 3 hotplates, oven, microwave, refrigerator and
sink. Various cooking utensils and crockery are provided enough for two
persons. Guests must go outside and walk 30 meters to the main entrance
to the hotel for meals.
• The bedroom consists of a 4'6" bed accessed from both sides and en
suite consisting of electric shower, washbasin and toilet.
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [En suite or Shared]
• 10 meters along the corridor from rooms 4 and 5 there is a shower room
with electric shower, and bathroom with bath and WC.
Self-Catering Kitchen
• Is in room 10. This has 3 hotplates, oven, microwave, fridge and sink.
All electric. Various cooking utensils and crockery are provided enough
for two persons. There is a Formica worktop. Tiled floor
Grounds and Gardens
• We have a 3/4 acre garden with lawn, shrubs, and flowerbeds adjoining
a field with sheep. We have two courtyards with 6 wooden tables with
canvas seating available for guests use. In warm weather meals may be
served at these tables Level access to the garden can be made available.
Normally it would be up two 25cm steps. There is seating placed around
the garden, and a hammock and rope swings for the children.
Additional Information
• There are fire extinguishers on all corridors. In an emergency,
please ring on the hand bell situated by the kitchen door. Someone will
attend.
• If you need emergency medical or dental treatment please contact us,
and we will try to arrange treatment.
Contact Information
• Address: Muncaster Country Guesthouse,Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RD
• Telephone: 01229 717 693
• Fax: 01229 717 776
• Email: muncastercountryguesthouse@googlemail.com
• Website: www.muncastercountryguesthouse.com
• Grid reference: SD099967
• Hours of operation: 24hrs
• Local public transport numbers: Rail 08712004950 Buses 08706082608
Emergency Repairs: Beck Place Services: 019467 25790
• Local accessible taxi numbers: Gosforth taxis01946725308
Future Plans
• Combining rooms 4 and five into one family room with en suite
facilities in winter 2008/2009
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any
comments please phone 01229 717 693 or email muncastercountryguesthouse@googlemail.com
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