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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From £381 per week
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1Bedrooms
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Overview
A cosy retreat offering the perfect base for lovers of the great outdoors this pretty Lakeland cottage is the perfect place for couples seeking a relaxing getaway. Tucked away in the small and picturesque village of Rosthwaite the property enjoys peaceful surroundings and offers spellbinding walks from the door. The Seatoller bus runs all year round and between April and October the Honister Rambler offers a circular service taking in Portinscale Catbells Honister Slate Mine Buttermere and Whinlatter Forest all within 11 miles. Derwentwater is less than 4 miles north of the village; there are eight jetties where you can hop on and off the boat to explore. Visit Theatre by the Lake to take in a show and from Crow Park opposite you can get 360 panoramic views of the mountains along with stunning views down the lake towards the exceptionally beautiful Borrowdale Valley. Also at the northern end of Derwentwater the bustling town of Keswick (7 miles) is home to Puzzling Place and the Derwent Pencil Museum. Entering this light and cheerful cottage a small hall has storage space for coats and muddy boots before leading you through into the bright and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With a lovely beamed ceiling and views across the fields this is a fantastic room for relaxing in at the end of a memorable day exploring the heart of the Lake District. The pretty lounge has a wood burner effect electric fire and comfortable sofas perfect for snuggling up in the evening to watch a favourite movie on the Smart TV. There's a sweet dining table over by the window so you can take in the delightful views as you enjoy a light breakfast or sit down to a romantic meal for two which you can prepare in the spacious and fully equipped kitchen. Leaving the lounge a step leads down into the hallway and along to the cosy fresh and relaxing king-size bedroom ideal for a good night's sleep after an exhilarating day. Finally the refreshing shower room is just across the hall. Stepping outside there's a delightful shared garden which you can relax in and watch the sheep and lambs in the neighbouring fields or you can head over to the welcoming tearooms within 200 metres. Need to know: 1 king size bedroom . 1 shower room with WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Wood burner effect electric fire. Smart TV in the lounge. Heated electric clothes dryer. Shared garden with seating. Allocated parking for 1 car only within shared car park. Farm café/shop (seasonal opening) are less than 1 mile. 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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