Cottage in Cumbria

Holiday Rental Description

Located just off Cockermouth s main street on the River Derwent, there is a great selection of local independent shops and restaurants on your doorstep. The town is the birthplace of William Wordsworth, you will find his house and gardens just 150 metres away. Enjoy a visit to the Lakes Distillery where you can book a tour or tasting session (6 miles). In the summer, there is a complimentary bus to beautiful Buttermere from the town. Walk from the centre of town to the top of Watch Hill (3.5 miles) with fabulous views across the Solway Firth to Scotland, or south to the hills and the northern valleys. Or, why not try out some bike tracks or Go Ape at Whinlatter Forest, only 7.5 miles away? The market town of Keswick is only 14 miles away and hosts the popular Mountain Festival annually with some world class sports, outdoor activities, talks, films, and live music. As you walk into this well presented property you will find yourself in a small hallway which offers storage for coats and shoes. From here you will enter the bright and spacious open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area. The lounge has a Smart TV and a comfy corner sofa where you can look forward to relaxing after a long day out exploring. The contemporary styled kitchen is well equipped, and you will find the dining area next to the sunroom with views over the garden. The sunroom offers a great place to sit with a good book or why not play a board game? The stairs up to the first floor lead from the lounge area. On the first floor, you will find two pretty bedrooms both with river views and Smart TVs, and a family bathroom with a large walk in shower and WC. Outside there is a pretty enclosed garden with seating and a patio and a tiered section with seating and views over the river. This is a great spot to read a good book, enjoy a glass of wine or have a coffee on a sunny morning.