Cottage in Cumbria

Holiday Rental Description

Offering the perfect base to explore the northern Lake District and western fells. You are only 7 miles from the town of Cockermouth, the birthplace of William Wordsworth, and the town boasts a great selection of independent restaurants, shops and pubs. The town of Keswick (20 miles) hosts a market every Saturday and there is a farmer s market on a Thursday. This retreat is located only 3 miles from Loweswater and Holme Force waterfalls. The Wainwright Blake Fell (2 miles away) is the highest point of the Loweswater Fells. Within 20 miles, you will find Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater where you can sail and kayak. For bike enthusiasts, Whinlatter is 14 miles away and has some great bike tracks. Visit the harbour town of Maryport, 15.5 miles, which has an aquarium with a café, crazy golf and children s play area, and the Wave Centre which is home to a Clip and Climb indoor climbing facility, great for a wet day! The property provides a warm welcome and has been finished to a high standard throughout. On the ground floor, there is a spacious, bright, open plan kitchen/dining area and informal lounge area overlooking the garden. The kitchen is contemporary and stylish with a small utility room with a washing machine and storage for wet coats and muddy walking boots just off the kitchen. Enjoy a comfy seat and enjoy a good book while the chef in your party prepares dinner to enjoy around the table while making plans for the days ahead. From the kitchen, you will find a spacious hallway with additional coat and shoe storage and a formal lounge with Smart TV and a cosy fire. There is a ground floor WC in the hallway too. Heading up the staircase to the first floor, from the hallway you will find three bedrooms. One bedroom has an en suite shower room and there is also a family bathroom with a bath with shower over to relax in after a long walk. There is a pretty, enclosed, rear garden which is accessed from the open plan kitchen area, and this offers a lovely spot for a morning coffee or al fresco dining on a summer evening. The front of the house has an attractive communal lawned area with trees.