There is no wrong time to visit the Lakes, only different moods. A season-by-season guide to the weather, the crowds and the quietest months, to help you choose.
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Overview
Rosthwaite is one of the tiny hamlets that make the Borrowdale Valley so special. Situated only 6 miles from the market town of Keswick which has a great selection of local amenities and shops the village is surrounded by lovely views and the property is a gentle 300-metre stroll from the local pub. This location makes a great base for keen walkers and cyclists. There are a host of activities available locally such as walking the magnificent fells archery abseiling scrambling climbing and water sports. If you are seeking a more relaxing time enjoy a leisurely cruise across Derwentwater just 3 miles away hire a rowing boat or enjoy a show or play at the Theatre by the Lake. As you enter the shared entrance into the hallway of this impressive and welcoming house you will find your private entrance on the ground floor. Entering the apartment into the hall you will find the open-plan lounge kitchen and dining area to the left. It offers a great space to prepare a romantic meal together or watch a movie on the Smart TV in the lounge area. You will find some relaxing sofas and an electric wall-mounted fire and there is also a dining table for two. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven and hob a small fridge with a freezer compartment and a microwave. Down the hallway from the lounge is the pretty double bedroom and a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC. Heading outside in front of the house there is a shared garden with seating overlooking the Borrowdale Valley and fells. There is private parking for one car in the small car park within walking distance. You can park at the front of the house to unload and load your car. The village pub and farm café/shop (seasonal opening) are within walking distance. Need to know: 1 bedroom 1 double. 1 bathroom shower over bath and WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with freezer compartment. Smart TV in the lounge. Private parking for one car in the small car park within walking distance. External slate built outbuilding, with combination lock, available for bike or sports equipment storage. . Shared garden with seating and fell views. Farm café/shop (seasonal opening) are within walking distance.. 3 country pubs within 1 mile of the property. There are alternative routes to Rosthwaite available from Braithwaite or from Grange. From these two start points, route to Buttermere via the Newlands pass. Once in Buttermere, take the B5289 to Rosthwaite via the Honister pass..
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