Grade II-listed cottage set in the enchanting Lake District National Park. This delightful cottage built in the 1770s is situated in a conservation village designed by the renowned architect Robert Adam for the 1st Earl of Lonsdale. This holiday escape is only 5 miles from the market town of Penrith where you will find a nice selection of restaurants independent shops and cafes. Enjoy a day out rambling or visit Ullswater's Pooley Bridge (5.5 miles). Take a peaceful walk along its shores and visit the awe-inspiring Aira Force Waterfall (12 miles). Attempt the impressive fell of Helvellyn (13.5 miles); a stunning peak to satisfy even the expert hiker. You may prefer to explore the quieter Eden Valley on your doorstep or Lowther Castle and Gardens only a mile away where there is a fabulous adventure playground and a lovely tearoom. Walking into this well-presented sandstone cottage you will find a useful boot room with a Belfast sink and washer/dryer which leads into a charming lounge with comfortable seating Smart TV/DVD wood burner and feature beams. The cottage is full of character and has been finished to a high standard throughout with oak flooring and lovely oak ledged doors. Along the hallway from the lounge you will find the contemporary kitchen with a dining area. There is also a downstairs WC in the hallway. Heading up the stairs to the first floor you will find two pretty bedrooms with beamed pitched ceilings in the bedrooms. There is a super-king-size (which can be made into a twin on request) with an en-suite shower room and a delightful twin room (which can be made into a super-king-size on request). There is a wonderful family shower room to complete the accommodation. There is a pretty enclosed courtyard with seating and bike storage. Enjoy a morning coffee listen to the bird song or read a good book. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 zip and link super king size (which can be made into a twin on request) and 1 zip and link twin (which can be made into a super king size on request) Please let us know at the time of booking.. 2 bathrooms 1 shower room with shower and WC, 1 en suite shower room with shower and WC, and 1 separate WC. Electric oven and hob, combi microwave/grill, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine. Boot room with washer/dryer. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Smart TV/DVD and Sonos music system in lounge. Private courtyard with seating. Parking for up to 2 cars to the rear of the property. Pubs within 2 mile, more pub, shops, restaurants and cafes 5 miles away. Complex of properties can be booked alongside number 19 Lowther Village which can also accommodate 4 guests.