Cottage in Cumbria

Holiday Rental Description

This characterful farmhouse is located in the heart of the Lake District National Park; enjoy sailing, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing and swimming on Lake Bassenthwaite, only 2 miles away. Keswick (5.5 miles) is the adventure capital of the Lake District and has a fabulous range of pubs, shops, restaurants, a cinema, and a theatre by the lake, as well as attractions including the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place, the Kong Adventure Centre and the Castlerigg Stone Circle. Enjoy a scenic 10 mile trip to Whinlatter Forest Park where a choice of mountain bike trails awaits, perfect for everyone from beginner to advanced. You can also entertain adrenaline seekers here with a trip to Go Ape! The popular Lake District towns of Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere are also within 25 miles. As you enter this welcoming abode, you'll find yourself in a spacious and inviting farmhouse style kitchen which boasts modern amenities, a range cooker as well as a breakfast area, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large dining room featuring a wood burner, creating a cosy and rustic ambiance for enjoying your delicious home cooked food. A handy cloakroom with boot rack is next door, ideal for storing muddy boots after exploring the nearby fells. The lounge has a Smart TV, electric effect wood burner as well as character beams, perfect for creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy some friendly competition in the games room, equipped with a pool table. Heading upstairs you will find four bedrooms; at the front of the house you ll find a spacious king bedroom with ensuite shower room and lake views. There is also a large family room with king bed, single bed with trundle and ensuite shower room, this bedroom also benefits from views over Bassenthwaite Lake. A super king bedroom, which can be made up as a twin upon request, also boasts stunning lake and countryside views. There is as also a cosy double bedroom to the rear of the upstairs. A family bathroom offers a bath, ideal for young families and walkers looking to relax after a long day exploring the local area. The second floor also features a snug with low ceilings and doorway, this room is equipped with a Smart TV, perfect for a kid s den. Outside, the farmhouse has a front lawned area as well as an enclosed garden to the side with a lawn and outdoor furniture, allowing you dine alfresco and soak up the spectacular views in utmost comfort.