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.
1 / 1ParkingEnclosed Garden
From £845 per week
Up to £1,503 at peak
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6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
With an array of independent shops cafes pubs and restaurants Keswick is a bustling town located between Skiddaw and Derwentwater Lake. Spend an afternoon browsing the shops or visit the swimming pool climbing walls and crazy golf which provide fun for all the family. Known as the outdoor capital of the Lakes Keswick is home to lots of adventure activity providers which offer sailing mountain biking kayaking and ghyll scrambling. Keen walkers and hikers can tick off a few Wainwrights and tackle Skiddaw and Blencathra both within 7 miles. Explore the lovely gardens and parkland at Mirehouse and Gardens 4.5 miles whilst Wordsworth House 13 miles offers the chance for all ages to experience life in the 1770s. Travel 25 miles to The Solway Coast for a picnic on the beach and a seaside stroll. Spacious and comfortable local photography and well-chosen art creates a welcoming home from home. Enter via a glass sliding door into a spacious porch with plenty of space for boots and coats and continue to the main hallway. Bathed in light from an enormous bay window the living room has beautiful views of mountain tops surrounding fields and woodland. Three comfortable sofas are arranged around a wood burner-effect gas fire perfect for chilly evenings relaxing with a movie on the Sky TV. Gather everyone for formal meals in the dining room where French doors open to the rear patio. The L-shaped kitchen is equipped with five gas hobs a double fan oven a large integrated fridge/freezer dishwasher microwave and washer/dryer. There is also a Nespresso coffee machine so don t forget to bring some coffee pods! The corner table is a lovely place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee while watching the visiting birdlife. There's a WC and further storage for boots and coats in a large walk-in cupboard. Upstairs the master bedroom has a super-king-size bed two large built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The double bedroom has a chest of drawers and hanging hooks for storage while the twin bedroom can be made up as a super-king-size on request. The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower with a mixer shower and a drencher head for massaging away tired fell-walking muscles. Outside the rear garden has a patio and raised perfect for picnics ball games and making the most of the morning sunshine. A table and chairs allow for al fresco dining sipping a glass of wine and enjoying the stunning mountain views as the sun sets. To the front there is a lovely tiered garden with mature plants and shrubs. There is also off-road parking. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 super king size, 1 double, 1 twin (can be made up as a super king size if required). 2 bathrooms 1 en suite shower room, 1 bathroom with separate shower, separate WC. 5 gas hobs, a double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine (pods not provided) and a washer/dryer. Smart TV with Sky package with Sky Sports. Wi Fi included. Games and books for children. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available. Towels not provided. Tiered front garden with lawn and table and chairs, rear garden with paved area and raised lawn. Off road parking for upto 3 cars. Shop, pub and restaurant within 0.5 miles.
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