Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Leesrigg Cottage Your Cumbrian Home from Home ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/blog) - [Your perfect Summer getaway](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/your-perfect-summer-getaway) - The weather at Leesrigg Cottage has been glorious today. It's been perfect for relaxing in the Summerhouse, and the garden is about to burst into colour. Our holiday cottage is ideally situated between the English Lake District and Cumbrian Coast. We have only a couple of weeks left between now and the end of summer, - [EV charging now available](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/ev-charging-now-available) - We are now able to offer our guests exclusive use of a Pod point 7kW Electric Vehicle (EV) charger at Leesrigg Cottage. Featuring a 'type 2' socket, compatible with most cars, EV charging will be readily available to our guests, providing a charge rate of up to 30 miles of range per hour. Please book - [EV Charging Point Coming soon to Leesrigg Cottage](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/ev-charging) - We're installing a Pod point 7kW Electric Vehicle (EV) charger at Leesrigg Cottage. Featuring a 'type 2' socket, compatible with most cars, EV charging will be readily available to our guests, providing a charge rate of up to 30 miles of range per hour. EV Charging will be available from Autumn 2021, our availability is - [The Summerhouse](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/the-summerhouse) - Whilst the December weather isn’t exactly ideal, we’ve been busy building the summerhouse at Leesrigg Cottage Holiday Cottage. With the structure up within two days, the interior fit-out is now in hand ready for our guests to enjoy in the spring. Situated at the end of the garden, and with a South facing aspect, the - [Now accepting payment by card](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/now-accepting-payment-by-card) - Four your convenience, we are now accepting deposit and balance payments using credit or debit cards, in addition to bank transfers. Card payments are processed by a secure link, so we never see your card details. - [Welcome back! (The roadmap out of lockdown)](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/welcome-back-the-roadmap-out-of-lockdown) - Today's government announcement of the 4-step roadmap to take England and Wales out of lockdown gives us a glimmer of optimism that things are now finally on their way back to normal. We are sure that many of you will want to book a well earned break, and can confirm that we are now taking - [Romantic Break](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/romantic-break) - 😍 For all the romantics out there 😍 Treat your Valentine to a 4-night short break at Leesrigg Cottage for only £276, arriving 11th February 2019. Book direct, and you will also receive a Valentines Hamper 💝 to enjoy whilst snuggled up in front of the wood-burning stove. Book Now - [Lovely review from our guests](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/lovely-review-from-our-last-guests) - “Fantastic location within easy reach of The Lake District National Park.” Lovely cottage and hosts Amanda and Graeme who live next door were there to offer local advice and guidance but never imposed upon you. Nice complimentary food essentials left for us on arrival and wood burner set up ready to light. Weather was unfortunately - [What a day!](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/what-a-day) - We had some fantastic late September weather here at Leesrigg Cottage yesterday. The garden is still looking good, and the lakes are a little quieter for doing a bit of exploring. We have availability from late October through to the Christmas break. There's also still a chance to enjoy the Autumn colours. Our best rates - [Tour of Britain cycle race returns to Cumbria](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/tour-of-britain-cycle-race-returns-to-cumbria) - The 2020 Tour of Britain cycle race is returning to Cumbria and the Lake District this September, with some iconic stages in our beautiful national park. The exact date has yet to be confirmed, but you can be sure that Leesrigg Cottage makes an excellent base from which you can follow the action! Full event - [Fabulous Sunset!](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/fabulous-sunset) - Sunday evening saw this spectacular sunset, viewed here from Leesrigg Cottage. It marked the end of a day which started with a light ground frost, and was ideal for a walk with our four-legged friend. - [Dark Skies Festival 2020](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/dark-skies-festival-2020) - The Dark Skies Festival returns to Cumbria over the 21-23 February 2020. Stay at Leesrigg Cottage for the whole week, and enjoy what the region has to offer from a perfect base. Only £270 for 7 nights, with short breaks also available. Call us now to book your holiday. - [Autumn Breaks at Leesrigg Cottage](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/hello-world) - What better way to enjoy the Autumn colours in the Lake District with a stay at Leesrigg Cottage. We have availability for October, so what are you waiting for? - [We have nosy neighbours!](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/we-have-nosy-neighbours) - Three Curious Cattle peering into the garden at Leesrigg Cottage today! - [The Autumn colours are with us](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/the-autumn-colours-are-with-us) - The best of the Autumn colours will be here soon. It’s not just the trees either! - [What a difference a day makes...](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/what-a-difference-a-day-makes) - After yesterday's heavy rain, we have been rewarded with a beautiful Autumn day, and a stunning sunset! Book Now, and you too could soon be enjoying a similar view. - [Winter breaks](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/winter-breaks) - The perfect time to enjoy the lakes! Crisp, frosty mornings. Still water, reflecting the mountains beyond, and a cozy lounge with wood-burning stove to return to at Leesrigg Cottage. We have availability from January, so what are you waiting for? - [All set for Christmas at Leesrigg Cottage](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/all-set-for-christmas-at-leesrigg-cottage) - We're all set for our first Christmas guests at Leesrigg Cottage. The cottage has been decorated, and a festive hamper awaits. If you'd like your own special break for Christmas 2019, book now to avoid disappointment. - [Dark skies](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/dark-skies) - What a great night for stargazing from Leesrigg Cottage. The low levels of light pollution, coupled with clear skies make for some spectacular views of the heavens. - [July Availability](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/july-availability) - It's been a great first year at Leesrigg Cottage, and we have just one week still available this July. Call us now for our best price to secure one week, commencing 19th July for for up to four adults and two pets. Remember that in addition to our very best price, by booking direct, you - [Glorious day for lounging in the garden](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/glorious-day-for-lounging-in-the-garden) - The flowers are in bloom, and the sun is out. What could be better than relaxing in the garden at Leesrigg Cottage? - [Better than a Home from Home](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/better-than-a-home-from-home) - A lovely review on tripadvisor from our recent guests. It really makes all the hard work worthwhile! - [Availability from late November](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/availability-from-late-november) - We have short breaks, and longer breaks available from mid November. Prices start at just £250. Contact us to arrange your perfect getaway. - [Book now to avoid disappointment](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/book-now-to-avoid-disappointment) - We are seeing strong interest and bookings at the moment for throughout the year. To guarantee your preferred dates, please Contact us, or head over to our Booking page - [COVID-19 and the lockdown](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/covid-19-and-the-lockdown) - [Good Morning!](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/714-2) - A glorious 5:30am walk this morning saw mist lying in the low ground, and the distant hills of Binsey, Skiddaw and Blencathra apparently 'floating'. Just one of the moments to enjoy during a stay at Leesrigg Cottage. - [A walk around Ennerdale Water](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/a-walk-around-ennerdale-water) - If you have around three hours to spare, a walk around Ennerdale Water of around 7.5 miles is highly recommended. You can take a course which follows the shoreline, or be a little more ambitious, and take to higher ground such heading over as Anglers Crag. Either way, the views are glorious. Don't forget to - [The Red Squirrels are back!](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/the-red-squirrels-are-back) - Nice to see a Red Squirrel feasting in the Damson Tree this morning. We’ve had few few fleeting glimpses recently, but never for long enough to get a photograph of these elusive, and endangered animals. - [We're Good to Go](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/were-good-to-go) - Leesrigg Cottage is proud to have met the requirements of the We're Good to Go Industry Standard mark through following government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, having a Risk Assessment in place, and a process to maintain cleanliness and to aid social distancing. For more details, please see our COVID-19 page. ## Pages - [Leesrigg Cottage holiday cottage in Cumbria, nr Lake District](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/) - Welcome to Leesrigg Cottage holiday cottage, situated on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. This eighteenth century holiday cottage provides a comfortable rural retreat for up to four people, and two pets. Book Direct with the owners for the best prices. Located at the hamlet of Mealsgate between Wigton and Aspatria in the - [Departure Checklist](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/departures) - Your Departure Day Checklist We hope that you have enjoyed your stay at Leesrigg Cottage, to help make your departure day go as smoothly as possible, we have prepared this handy checklist. We reserve the right to levy an additional charge if the cottage is left in an unacceptable condition. Booking Conditions - [Contact us at Leesrigg Cottage Holiday Cottage in Cumbria](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/contact-us) - Your Hosts, Amanda and Graeme, can be contacted by completing the form below, and we will give you a call you back, to discuss bookings and for further information on availability and prices. Remember that the best prices are always available when you contact us directly. Postal Address: 1 Leesrigg Cottages,Mealsgate, WIGTON, Cumbria, CA7 1BX. Message us: - [Book now, direct with the owners](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/book-now) - Book now direct with the owners, Amanda and Graeme, to avoid disappointment. Peak season bookings are usually made many months in advance, so please call us today to secure your stay. Leesrigg Cottage holiday cottage is independently owned and run, and is open for bookings 365 days-a-year. Our standard arrival day is Friday. During the - [Booking Conditions](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/book-now/booking-conditions) - Booking Conditions Bookings are subject to the following terms and conditions as agreed to at the time of booking. A contract between you and us the owners will come into existence when we receive payment and accept your booking by issuing a confirmation of booking for the holiday dates shown in the rental agreement. The - [Allhallows Parish History](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/location/allhallows-parish-history) - The following is copied from a parish history attributed to William S Ponton, the schoolmaster of Allhallows School, which was first published in the Allhallows Parish Magazine, and subsequently as a series of articles in The Wigton Advertiser in 1901. Our Parish (From the Wigton Advertiser) We quote the following from the Allhallows Parish Magazine. - [Guest Information](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/accommodation/guest-information) - Essential Guest Information Emergency Contact Information The owners, Amanda and Graeme live next door, and pride themselves on being on hand to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. If you need to contact us by telephone, our landline and mobile numbers can be found in the printed guest information book or on business cards - [Holiday Accommodation](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/accommodation) - Features of Leesrigg Cottage at a glance... Holiday cottage for up to four adults Self Catering Two bedrooms Free WiFi/Fibre Broadband Wood-burning stove Off-road parking for up to two cars Charge-point for electric vehicles (Type 2, 7.5kW). Guests will need to bring their own cable. (Note that there is a surcharge for use of the - [Location](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/location) - Leesrigg Cottage Holiday Cottage is centrally located between the Northern Lake District Fells and the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making this holiday cottage an ideal base for exploring the locality. We've listed just some of the local attractions and activities for you here. Regional Information Lake District National Park Official Site Cumbria - [Leesrigg Cottage, Wainwright Bagging and the Northern Fells](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/location/wainwright) - Wainwright Bagging Between 1955 and 1966 Alfred Wainwright published his pictorial guides to the lakes in the seven volumes. In these books, he recorded the 214 fells, peaks and locations which have become known as Wainwrights, and which in turn gave rise to the term 'Wainwright Bagging' which is the challenge of visiting all 214 - [Guest Registration Form](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/guest-registration) - Guest Registration Form General Data Protection Regulations We will process the information you provide in order to: comply with the Immigration (Hotel Records) Order 1972; to process your booking; and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and to check that your stay met your requirements. During COVID-19 measures, we are also required to - [Holiday Cottage Renovation](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/gallery/renovation) - Renovation of Leesrigg Cottage After being occupied by the Anderson's between June 1979 and May 2017, the cottage was ready for a makeover. As with all projects, there were a few challenges along the way. We planned on having the cottage ready for beginning of the 2018 holiday season, and the cottage was finally completed - [Gallery](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/gallery) - A selection of images of Leesrigg Cottage, showing the inside and outside the holiday cottage, and some of the sights within the immediate vicinity. - [Find Us](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/find-us) - Leesrigg Cottage holiday cottage is easily accessed by road and is only a short distance from the A595. Our nearest railway stations are at Aspatria (approximately 4miles) and Wigton (approximately 6miles). The main-line Railway station at Carlisle (approx 18 miles) is well served, with links to major stations including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and - [COVID-19 Risk Assessment](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/covid-19-risk-assessment) - COVID-19 Risk Assessment Prepared by: Graeme RumneyDate: 27 Jun 2020For: Leesrigg Cottage What are the hazards? Contamination of the cottage and its immediate surroundings with the COVID-19 virus Who might be harmed and how? Guests, subsequent guests, the proprietors and their families, and the general public. In particular, those designated as clinically vulnerable, or clinically - [COVID-19 Information](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/covid-19-2) - During these difficult times, we appreciate that you will be concerned about your safety, and that of your loved ones. At Leesrigg Cottage, we can assure you that the safety of our guests is of utmost importance to us. Our full COVID-19 Risk assessment can be found here In order to manage the risks, we - [Privacy Policy](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/privacy-policy) - Introduction We at Leesrigg Cottage are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use and look after your personal data when you visit our website (regardless of where you visit it from), including when you book a stay with us. It also tells you - [About](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/about) - Leesrigg Cottage is a family owned and run holiday cottage. The owners, Amanda and Graeme, live next door and pride themselves on being readily available to help make your stay an unforgettable experience. Call us for our best price on your next stay. - [Circular Walk from Leesrigg Cottage](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/location/circular-walk-from-leesrigg-cottage) - Approximately 3.3miles. Allow about 1 - 1.5 hours to complete this walk 1 From Leesrigg Cottage, turn left onto the B5299 heading towards Allhallows Church 2 Pass Allhallows Church, continuing on the B5299 generally downhill. 3 After about 300yds you will see King Gate House on your left. Take the farm track on your left, - [Pronouncing Local Place Names!](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/location/pronouncing-local-place-names) - How a place name is written, and how it is pronounced, can, around these parts, be completely different. This short guide should be of use if you need to ask for directions! Aspatria The natives pronounce it "Spya-tree", the rest of the world pronounce it "Ass-pay-tree-a"! It is thought to have originated in around 900AD, ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://leesriggcottage.co.uk/category/uncategorized)