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1 / 1Log FireParkingEnclosed Garden
From £636 per week
Up to £1,145 at peak
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6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Situated near the Kilnhow Beck in the friendly village of Threlkeld this country-style cottage offers inspiring views for daily walks and family bike rides. Head towards the market town of Keswick (5 miles) and discover the Pencil Museum and Puzzling Place House of Illusions or set sail on Derwentwater (4.5 miles). Further afield visit the spectacular Aira Force (10 miles) in a beautiful woodland setting by Ullswater where you can also spot red squirrels and birdlife. For a thrilling descent head to Whinlatter Forest (9 miles) which has fantastic mountain bike trails Segways and tree-top climbing adventures with a backdrop of mountain and lake vistas. Step inside this handsome holiday home and store coats and boots in the convenient enclosed hall porch. After a hike on the fells head into the living room and warm hands by the toasty wood burner set into a sandstone fireplace. Settle into cosy seating and enjoy favourite programmes on the TV with Freesat and a DVD player. Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen which has an eye-level electric double oven electric induction hob fridge freezer microwave and dishwasher plus the comfort of electric underfloor heating. Gather around the large dining table and enjoy your delicious feast as you catch up on the day. There's a separate utility room with a washing machine tumble dryer and airer; and a convenient ground-floor WC. There's a step up from the kitchen to the conservatory where you can relax and enjoy the garden views. Head upstairs to find the family bathroom with a bath (with hand-held shower attachment) separate shower and WC plus a cosy double bedroom all on the first floor. The remaining bedrooms are tucked into the eaves on the second floor: a stylish double bedroom and a children's bunk bedroom (please note there are some sloping ceilings on this floor). Outside take six steps up from the rear terrace to the dining patio area. There are three further steps from the dining patio to the beautiful lawned garden surrounded by shrubs. Enjoy magnificent views towards Blencathra. The front garden features pebbled slate. Your can park 1 small car with the gate closed and further Off-road parking is available for two cars at the side of the cottage or 3 cars can park with the gate open. There's a shop pubs with food and a cafe within half a mile of the property. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 double bedrooms; 1 bunk bedroom (suitable for children). 1 family bathroom with bath (with hand held shower attachment), separate shower, WC; separate WC. Electric double oven, electric induction hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. Washing machine, tumble dryer. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). TV with Freesat and DVD player. Wi Fi included. Large garden with lawned area and patio with garden furniture to the rear of the property, and pebbled slate in the front garden. 1 small car can park with the gate closed and further Off road parking for 2 cars.. Please note the staircase to the top bedroom is steep at this property and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Please note there is a low ceiling at the bottom of the staircase. Shop, pub, cafe all within half a mile. EV Charger situated across the road at the Horse & Farrier pub, charger open for public use. Charged through Charge my street..
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