Cottage in Cumbria

Holiday Rental Description

Located within the village of Dean on the outskirts of the western Lake District, this property occupies a peaceful, relatively isolated, position. With many walks from your doorstep, you can explore the remote, yet stunning, Ennerdale Valley and the Loweswater fells. A little further afield, you can soak up the dramatic scenery of Wastwater with views across to Scafell or, heading north, you can discover picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake. For families, Whinlatter Forest Park has a range of activities on offer, as well as walking and cycling trails through the trees. You also have lots of towns to enjoy nearby, such as Cockermouth (7 miles), Whitehaven on the coast and popular tourist spot and outdoor capital , Keswick, and its outdoor specialist shops. As you d expect from an 18th century, Grade II listed cottage, there is an abundance of original features in the charming property. There also plenty of modern touches to ensure you have a comfortable stay. You enter through the kitchen door into the spacious kitchen/diner where the vaulted ceiling adds to the sense of space. The well equipped kitchen has everything you ll need to cook up some wonderful, hearty meals, including a dishwasher, fan oven, microwave, fridge and freezer, and there is ample seating around the farmhouse table for everyone to relax together. From here, head into the cosy, traditional lounge which has a feature fireplace as a focal point with a wood burner for colder evenings. Despite its traditional appearance, the lounge has all the mod cons you d need such as a TV and iPod/iPhone docking station with a Bluetooth speaker system. There are also some board games to enjoy. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, both of which have high ceilings with exposed beams and are inviting and restful. Completing the accommodation is a modern family bathroom with a shower over the bath, where complimentary toiletries are provided. Outside, there is a delightful enclosed garden from which to enjoy a morning coffee or the sunset with a glass of wine. There is also a BBQ for al fresco dining and a chiminea for added warmth. There is parking for up to three cars.