The area around Buttermere Valley offers dramatic fells tranquil woodland walks and comprises three beautiful lakes so it's easy to see why the region enjoys so many visitors. Walkers of all abilities will be catered for whether it's just a flat ramble around a lake or hill climb up a relentless fell. If the latter is what you are after a visit to Grasmoor (0.5 miles) Haystacks (17 miles) and Mellbreak (4 miles) provide ample opportunity for hiking with the promise of spectacular views at the top. If you've misplaced your walking sticks visit Buttermere village to load up on supplies and treat the group to a picnic on the shores of Crummock Water. The adventure capital of the Lake District Keswick is only 11.5 miles away where you can try ghyll scrambling canyoning kayaking paddleboarding or Via Ferrata. When you're ready to slow it down visit Cockermouth (7.5 miles) the birthplace of William Wordsworth. As soon as you enter this property you feel completely welcome as the sofas in front of the fire encourage you to sit down and sink into an evening of relaxation with the TV DVD and iPod dock at hand. Next is the sunroom a bright space in which to soak up the outstanding views of the besieging countryside. Staying on the ground floor the chef of the group will relish cooking with the AGA as well as a separate electric oven with electric hobs. There's also a microwave toaster dishwasher and breakfast bar here and next door in the utility area you'll find a washing machine and tumble dryer a fridge/freezer and also a handy WC. Finishing the floor is the dining room which boasts room for all eight guests with its large wooden farmhouse-style table. You'll find all four bedrooms on the next floor up: a super-king-size room with en-suite shower room with shower and WC storage and a sofa for taking in the views through the dual aspect windows; a king-size room also with en-suite shower room with shower and WC storage bedroom furniture and more views; and two twins. The family bathroom resides on this floor and showcases a modern walk-in shower as well as a bath and WC. Sink through the bubbles and enjoy even more views of the surrounding fells. Moving outdoors there is an extensive garden that comprises a sizeable lawned area with picnic tables as well as a raised patio by the sunroom which is inhabited by a wooden bench a perfect spot for your morning coffee. You'll be able to store any bikes you brought with you in the carport opposite the cottage and there is parking space for up to four cars. Need to know: 4 bedrooms 1 super king size, 1 king size and 2 twins. 3 bathrooms 2 en suite shower rooms with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with walk in shower, bath and WC, and 1 WC. AGA, electric oven with electric hobs, microwave, toaster and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer. Cot and highchair available on request. Open fire first basket of logs provided.. Wi Fi included please note the signal can be intermittent. TV, DVD and iPod dock. Large, lawned garden and raised patio with wooden bench. Parking available for 4 cars. Shop and restaurants within 4 miles, and pubs within 3 miles.