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1 / 1Log FireParkingEnclosed Garden
From £1,104 per week
Up to £2,504 at peak
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6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Derwentwater is a fantastic base for family holidays offering two marinas canoe and rowing boat hire and popular cruises. Surrounding the lake is a welcoming cafe a picturesque walled garden friendly pub and the bustling market town of Keswick just 2 miles from the property. Here you will find a host of independent shops and eateries to explore including a celebrated bookshop and seasonal Victorian Fayre and Christmas Market. For cyclists Whinlatter Forest 3.5 miles away offers a wealth of adventurous trails as well while excellent road cycling can be enjoyed along the Honister Newlands and Whinlatter passes. After a busy day return to the village of Portinscale for a hearty meal in the dog-friendly local pub. Inside this recently renovated property is spacious light and elegantly finished with stylish contemporary-style furnishings and a carefully coordinated colour palette. Spend quality time together in the spacious open-plan kitchen/diner which opens through large glazed doors into the garden creating an al fresco feel all year round. The modern kitchen is fitted with an electric oven microwave induction hob fridge/freezer dishwasher and Nespresso machine (remember to bring your own pods with you). Enjoy a glass of wine at the breakfast bar or admire the mountain view from the sofa before enjoying home-cooked meals at the extending dining table. The separate lounge is a cosy space for warming up after a long walk with its wood burner Smart TV and large bay window. Also on the ground floor is a handy utility area with a washing machine and a bathroom with walk-in shower and elegant free-standing bath - perfect for soothing tired muscles at the end of the day. Upstairs are three serene bedrooms one king-size with a large bay window and views of Derwentwater one twin that can be made up as a super-king-size on request. This room has views towards Skiddaw. There is also double overlooking the beautiful mountain range. A modern shower room with a large waterfall shower completes this lovely property. To the front of this property comfortable sofas offer stunning views towards Catbells and Causey Pike - a picturesque perch for unlacing your boots after a busy day. Meanwhile to the rear everyone is catered for in the lovely garden complete with dining furniture a BBQ warm outside tap and wooden shed for storing bikes. There is off-road parking for up to three cars. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 twin (can be made up as super king size on request) and 1 double. 2 bathrooms 1 ground floor bathroom with free standing bath and large walk in shower, 1 shower room with WC. Electric oven, microwave, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso machine. Washing machine in utility room. Smart TV in the kitchen and living room. Wood burner (log provided). Underfloor heating throughout downstairs. Hairdryers in each room. Enclosed rear garden with decking, outdoor furniture, BBQ and dog shower. Wooden shed for bike storage please bring your own locks. Off road parking for up to 3 cars. Pub 0.5 miles.
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