The historic village of Portinscale features a welcoming pub and friendly tearoom, and is ideal for walkers and cyclists exploring the Lake District. Derwentwater (0.5 miles) and Bassenthwaite Lake (3 miles) provide miles of gorgeous walks and bike trails, with nearby peaks including Grisedale Pike (3.5 miles) and Causey Pike (4 miles). Other local highlights include Whinlatter Forest Park (3.5 miles) and Newlands Valley (5 miles). The bustling town of Keswick (1.5 miles) has a wealth of pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and popular attractions including Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place, the Theatre by the Lake, the Alhambra Cinema and Keswick Adventure Centre. Just outside the town are the Keswick Climbing Wall and the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle (both 4 miles). The porch provides a handy spot for leaving coats and boots as you enter this warm and attractive traditional cottage. The fully equipped country style kitchen has an electric oven with gas hob, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The pretty lounge/diner retains original exposed ceiling beams and a wood burner set in a fireplace, making this a wonderful space to unwind in at the end of a fabulous day. The lounge/diner also has plenty of seating, a TV with DVD and a charming dining table perfect for sharing all your favourite meals. The ground floor also offers a stylish shower room complete with a power shower and WC. Upstairs you will find two light and relaxing bedrooms, each with exposed beams, low sloping ceilings and wooden furniture. The charming master bedroom features a king size bed, walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room complete with a shower cubicle and WC. There s also a delightful bunk bedroom with views towards Whinlatter. Stepping outside, the pretty front garden has a patio and outdoor furniture, making a pleasant spot for a morning coffee or glass of wine in the evening. There s also a sheltered sitting area at the back of the cottage where you will find a dog washing area with a hose for muddy paws, and a rotary washing line. The shed provides storage space for bikes, and there s off road parking for two cars.