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.
1 / 1From £530 per week
Up to £767 at peak
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1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Right in the centre of Keswick this cosy cottage for two is just steps from the town's array of shops cafes bars and restaurants. Also boasting a museum cinema theatre and climbing wall there is no shortage of things to do on rainy afternoons in this thriving market town. In dry weather however there is no better place to be than beautiful Derwentwater. Stay on dry land to enjoy a lakeside picnic or hop on and off the regular launch service to discover the many fascinating sights including the waterfall at Lodore Surprise View at Ashness Gate and Beatrix Potter's walled garden at Lingholm. Beyond the lake lie miles of excellent walking and cycling opportunities from Skiddaw and Catbells to Whinlatter Forest all just 5 miles away. This traditional Lakeland cottage has been tastefully modernised and updated in April 2022 to provide a spacious open-plan and modern accommodation that's ideal for romantic retreats. Prepare tasty meals for two in the kitchen area while your companion enjoys a glass of wine at the breakfast bar. This compact yet cleverly designed space is fitted with an electric oven gas hob fridge and microwave together with all the essentials. After dinner curl up on the sofa to relax and unwind in front of the Smart TV while the flame effect electric fire creates a cosy atmosphere. Upstairs the double bedroom is spacious and inviting with calming neutral decor a metal-framed bed wall-mounted TV for lazy mornings and plenty of storage space for making yourselves at home. Also on the first floor is a clean and bright tiled bathroom with a shower over the bath - perfect for soothing tired muscles after long walks. There is on-street parking within a short walk of the cottage. Need to know: 1 double bedroom. 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC. Electric oven, gas hob, fridge and microwave. Smart TV. Flame effect electric fire. On street parking within a short walk.
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