Enjoy contemporary comforts and charming period features in this family-friendly holiday home with a backdrop of fells and mountains. Go sailing paddleboarding or cruising at sunset on Derwent Water (0.5 miles); Newlands Adventure Centre (2 miles) will guide you on your way. Explore the market town of Keswick (1.5 miles) with its shops and eateries museums cinema and Theatre by the Lake. Grab hiking boots and take on the Coledale Horseshoe (3.5 miles) the Catbells (3 miles) or the mighty Skiddaw (6 miles). Discover Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden which inspired Mr McGregor's Garden in Beatrix Potter's stories. Zip from the treetops at Whinlatter Forest and discover the mystical site of Castlerigg Stone Circle (3.5 miles). This romantic cottage is adorned with rambling wisteria. Inside you'll find spacious contemporary country-style interiors with large picture windows and glass French doors creating a light airy feel. After a hike on the fells settle into cosy seating in the living room and warm hands by the toasty wood burner (first basket of logs included between October and March). Create delicious home-cooked feasts in the well-equipped kitchen which features an electric fan oven gas hob fridge freezer microwave dishwasher and a handy washing machine. Gather in the dining room and make plans for daily adventures in Cumbria. There's ample space for everyone to gather and socialise or to find a favourite corner to catch up on a good book. The living and dining room can be separated by French doors and the kitchen has a breakfast bar for morning coffees or to chat about favourite recipe. There's also a convenient ground floor WC. Head upstairs to find three cosy bedrooms on the first floor: a double with an ornamental fireplace a twin with country views from the Juliet balcony and a bunk bedroom (with full-size beds); plus a spacious family bathroom with a shower and WC. Separate stairs lead to the second floor where there's a double bedroom with sloping ceiling areas a skylight offering views of Skiddaw and Latrigg and an en-suite shower room with a shower and WC. Outside you'll find large-decked areas wrapped around both levels of the property with garden furniture on the lower deck. There's a rockery garden and off-road parking for two cars by a garage. You'll find a pub with food less than half a mile away and shops close by (1.5 miles). Need to know: 4 bedrooms 2 doubles, 1 twin, 1 bunk bedroom (with full size beds). 2 bathrooms 1 family bathroom with a shower and WC; 1 en suite shower room with a shower and WC; separate WC. Electric oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine. Wood burner first basket of logs included please prebook this with owner if required for bookings between 1st May and 30th September. Towels not provided. Garden with paved areas and two decked areas around the property garden furniture on the ground deck. Off road parking available for two cars. Shop 1.5 miles; Pub with food less than half a mile. Other pets welcome at an additional charge please call to arrange. Discounts on tickets to the Theatre on the Lake in Keswick (2 miles). The cottage is decorated over the Christmas festive season. There are sloping ceilings on the second floor. Parking for 2 cars. Please note children and pets should be supervised on the balconies. Short breaks only available November to March; 3 nights from Friday or 4 nights from Monday.