Parkergate Farmhouse

Make the 10-mile trip to Whinlatter Forest Park where a plethora of mountain bike trails await. You can also entertain adrenaline seekers here with a trip to Go Ape!. On the way home, stop off in Keswick (6 miles) for a bite to eat or spend the day here and visit the attractions, which include a pair of museums and the swimming pool, before boarding a boat to cruise across Derwentwater. A 4.5-mile walk from your door, Dodd Fell is a gentle climb rewarded with panoramic views reaching far and wide. Treat yourself with a meal at the pub here and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife on the way up. Bassenthwaite village is 1.5 miles away and has a lovely pub that welcomes children and dogs.

Head inside this welcoming home and enjoy spending time relaxing in the dual aspect lounge. With inviting sofas and chairs, a Smart TV and chess table, find plenty to keep you entertained on nights in, and stay warm beside the wood burner. If you fancy somewhere quiet to sit and read a book, make your way to the sun room, which shares its space with the kitchen/diner. Enjoy the long, verdant views and make use of the telescope on clear nights. Kids can play with the toys provided, or they can head into the media room, which doubles up as a children’s room with beanbags, a wall-mounted TV, and a docking station for Apple devices. It boasts fantastic views to Bassenthwaite, too. The modern kitchen is equipped with five-ring gas hob, built-in double range oven, microwave, dishwasher and large fridge with freezer compartment. Serve up at the breakfast bar, which doubles up as a kitchen island, and enjoy eating together and admiring the views. If you need to dry clothes throughout your stay, utilise the clothes airer, iron and ironing board, which can be found in the laundry room. There is a useful WC on the ground floor, too. Climb the stairs to the first floor, where there’s a super-king-size bedroom with gorgeous views and an en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. There are two more king-size bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms – one with shower only, one with separate shower and bath. The final bedroom has twin beds. A family bathroom with shower completes the first floor.

Spend time in the great outdoors and enjoy a tipple on the deck, which has comfortable outdoor furniture. There is more room to sit outside to the front of the home, and lovely communal gardens beyond the decking. The garden is unenclosed so take care with little ones and dogs. There is parking for up to four cars under the archway just before the property, plus further space available on site.

• 4 bedrooms: 1 super-king-size, 2 king-size, 1 twin ( the twin room can made up as a super-king upon request)
• 4 bathrooms: 3 en-suite (all with showers, two with bath) and 1 shower room, plus 1 separate WC
• Five-ring gas hob, built-in double range oven, microwave, dishwasher, magimix coffee pod machine, two large fridge / freezers and washing machine
• Communal drying room with  clothes airer, iron and ironing board
• Wood burner (initial supply of wood provided, additional supply can be purchased directly for £5)
• Smart TV in lounge, TV in sunroom, TV, PS3 and docking station for iPod, iPhone and iPad in games room
• Decking with furniture, seating area, communal unenclosed gardens shared with other properties on site
• Enclosed front garden
• Charcoal BBQ available
• Other arrival dates may be available - please call to enquire
• Parking for up to 4 cars
• Supermarkets within 6 miles, pub/restaurant 0.3 miles, pub 1.5 miles
• Storage for bikes / outdoor equipment
• EV charging point  within 2 miles
• Please note that all group Hen and Stag bookings must be pre-arranged with the owner, additional security deposit may be required.
• Arrival: 15:30 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week