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1 / 1ParkingEnclosed Garden
From £594 per week
Up to £923 at peak
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3Sleeps
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
This charming cottage is surrounded by gorgeous countryside and is just over the road from the beautiful Dodd Wood which features a woodland trail and breathtaking views. The cottage is across a field from Bassenthwaite Lake with nearby attractions including the stately home of Mirehouse and Gardens (0.5 miles) and the Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve (2 miles). The lively market town of Keswick (3 miles) overlooks Derwentwater and has a variety of fantastic restaurants shops pubs and popular tourist attractions including Derwent Pencil Museum Puzzling Place the Theatre by the Lake Keswick Adventure Centre and the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle. Walkers hikers and nature lovers can explore Carl Side Ullock Pike Skiddaw and Longlands Fell (all within 7 miles). Entering this pretty cottage which retains a number of original features including exposed ceiling beams and wooden doors you will find the bright and welcoming lounge/diner. This is a lovely space to relax in with comfortable seating TV wood burner effect electric fire and a sociable dining area. The light and airy kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven and hob fridge/freezer microwave and washer/dryer. Upstairs the first-floor features two cosy bedrooms. The first is the king-size master bedroom which looks out over the fields towards the fells in the distance. The second is a charming single room - please note this room has a low sloping ceiling. An additional folding bed is available on request for the single room. There's also a stylish bathroom upstairs complete with a shower over the bath and a WC. Stepping outside the lovely grassy garden has fantastic views of the lake and the surrounding fells. With plenty of space for children and dogs to play the garden also features outdoor furniture so you can sit back with a glass of wine in the evening. Parking is available for two cars in the car park plus an electric charging station which is shared with the two other properties on-site. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 single (additional folding bed available for the single room on request linen is not provided for the folding bed). Cottage is comfortable for 2 adults due to the sloped ceiling in the single bedroom but does have capacity to sleep 3 and 1 child. 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer. Electric fire. TV. Wi Fi included, due to the rural location the connect ion can be slow. It is suitable for emails and social media, but may not be adequate for streaming. Also the thickness of the 18th century internal walls mean that internet is only available downstairs.. Partially enclosed garden with outdoor furniture. Please note that there is no footpath from the cottage nor direct access to the lake. Off road parking for 2 cars. Two shared electric vehicle charging points available for no additional charge. Complex of properties. Can be booked alongside neighbouring cottages. Pub 1.5 miles. Please note there is restricted head height in the single bedroom and therefore it may not be suitable for taller guests. Mirehouse and Gardens 0.5 miles.
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