Cottage in Cumbria

ID: S421811

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 2

About this property

Located at the base of Skiddaw, the village of Applethwaite is ideally situated for walkers, hikers and cyclists exploring the beautiful surroundings. Find challenging hikes up the Coledale Fells (5 miles), gentle walks around Bassenthwaite lake (3 miles), and a variety of mountain bike trails for all levels of cyclists at Whinlatter Forest Park, 5 miles away. There is also a high ropes course at Go Ape! to please the thrill seekers amongst you. Visit the house and gardens at Mirehouse, take a tasting tour of the Lakes Distillery or for a bit of pampering head to the spa at Armathwaite Hall, all within 10 miles. For all your retail needs, Keswick is 2 miles away and offers a plethora of independents shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. For evening entertainment, head to the cinema or catch a concert or play at the Theatre by the Lake. Cosy and welcoming, this delightful home from home is a wonderful place to return to after a busy day in the elements. Step through the front door in to the tiled hallway, leave your coats and boots here and head through to the kitchen. Equipped with an electric double oven, electric hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine, you can gather everyone around the large, dining table perfect for sociable mealtimes. Retire to the spacious sitting room and settle on the comfortable sofas. Light and bright during the day, the large windows and patio doors let the light and fresh air flood in, with the room taking on a cosy demeanor once the open fire is lit. Relax with glass of wine in hand and pup at your feet watching a film by the light of the flickering flames. The downstairs cloakroom has a WC. Upstairs there are four lovely bedrooms. The super king size bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a separate shower. The two double bedrooms both have lovely views to Latrigg. There is also a twin bedroom. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath. Outside the garden has a patio area to the side and rear with table and chairs, perfect for a spot of al fresco dining morning, noon and night. Flowering shrubs add a touch of colour in warmer months and there is a lockable shed for bike storage. There is off road parking for up to two cars. Need to know: 4 bedrooms 1 super king size, 2 double, 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 en suite bathroom with separate shower and a WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and a WC, and 1 separate WC. Electric double oven, electric hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Open fire (Initial supply of logs, coal and kindling is provided). Smart TV . Towels not provided. Lockable shed for bike storage. Raised patio area with garden furniture to side and rear of the house, shrubbed beds to the front. Off road parking for 1 2 cars (please note two large cars may struggle to fit). Please note pets must be kept off the furniture, out of bedrooms and they must not be left unattended. Storage for bikes in shed. The drinking water has a filter system. Pub 1 mile, shop and restaurant 2 miles. When going out and about, do note that due to rural nature of the lake district mobile signals can be patchy in some locations .

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes, Yes

Nearby points of interest

  • Derwent Pencil Museum

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