This spectacular area of natural beauty is unsurprisingly popular among keen walkers with wonderful mountain valley and lakeside routes on the doorstep. From the hamlet of Kentmere a track leads to a splendid collection of mountain tops including Thornthwaite Crag Froswick High Street Mardale Ill Bell and Harter Fell. 3 miles from the cottage is the village of Staveley which boasts typical Lakeland stone buildings the Rivers Kent and Gowan a beautiful church and a selection of shops and inns. Also within easy reach is iconic Windermere (8 miles) with its literary history bustling centre and beautiful lake while Kendal (9 miles) offers larger stores supermarkets art galleries a theatre and a cinema. On arrival at this delightful cottage you can leave your muddy boots and coats in the small boot room area before continuing through to the farmhouse-style kitchen. With a large dining table Aga exposed beams and quirky vintage touches this is a charming room for enjoying candle-lit suppers. After meals step through to the inviting sitting room where an inglenook fireplace with roaring wood burner Smart TV and DAB radio stylish sofas and cosy rugs await. From the small hall stairs lead up to the bedroom which features a king size bed antique furniture and spectacular valley views. The compact yet stylish bathroom can be found next door. Outside there is a large private garden with outdoor furniture to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and stunning countryside views. There is also private parking for two cars. Need to know: 1 king size bedroom. 1 bathroom with handheld shower and WC. Aga oven, microwave, espresso coffee machine and fridge and freezer. Washing machine and tumble dryer in the outhouse laundry room. Smart TV in sitting room and Smart TV in the kitchen. DAB radio. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Large private garden with outdoor furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. Shops and pub 3 miles. Adults only property with a maximum occupancy of 2.