A beautiful retreat for a family or a small group of friends, this charming stone-built cottage is perfectly placed to discover the bustling market town of Keswick and Derwentwater beyond.
Keswick is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District. Walkers have an abundance of choice with Scafell Pike and Skiddaw, England’s highest and fourth highest mountains in proximity. Go to Borrowdale (7.5 miles) for the starting point for Scafell Pike and find Skiddaw 5.5 miles away. Blencathra, voted England’s best walk, is 7 miles away and Castlerigg Stone Circle is within 2 miles. Head to Derwentwater (0.5 miles) for a spot of sailing or pop your helmet on and get to a rocky mountain river to try ghyll scrambling. If the weather turns, try indoor climbing at Kong Adventure or visit the Puzzling Place (both 0.2 miles), and in the evening sample the local fare at one of Keswick’s numerous eateries before taking in a film at the Theatre by the Lake (0.7 miles).
Enter into this 19th-century stone-built cottage and find before you a wealth of space set over three storeys. Comfortably sleeping five guests across three bedrooms, you’ll find tranquillity in abundance thanks to the added soundproofing installed by the owners. Walking through the front door, you arrive in the spacious living/dining room, withs it’s cosy sofas in front of the wood burner and stylish dining table: perfect for kicking back after a day of walking the fells. Towards the rear of the property, you’ll find a modern kitchen with views out into the garden so you can keep an eye on the children. There’s plenty of worktop space – ideal for rustling up some local fare for five hungry mouths. You’ll find everything you need in here, including an electric oven and hob, and just to the side is the utility room which contains the washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge-freezer. Up the steep stairs to the first floor, which showcases the first two bedrooms, a double and a single, both of which have retained their original wooden beams and provide a light, airy space in which to relax. The double features a fireplace and the single includes a cute desk/dressing table. The family bathroom is found on the first floor as well and comprises a shower cubicle and a raised, free-standing bath where you can soak the day away whilst you look out on the mountain backdrop out of the window. Up on the second floor, lies the master bedroom with its vaulted ceiling and wooden beams. This room also boasts fabulous mountain views, which you can observe from either the bed or your cosy seating area.
Moving outside, you can enjoy some deserved downtime in the enclosed, walled garden which includes a pretty lawn and some garden furniture: just right for dining alfresco. There is also a garden room fitted with sofa, decorative bar and radio, the perfect place to relax on a summer's evening. There’s on-street parking in Keswick or two pay and display car parks within 80yards of the cottage.