Set in a beautiful Wasdale, this semi-detached period property features a cottage and barn conversion that provides a spacious holiday home. If you love rock climbing, hiking, and mountain biking, you’ll find scenic fells, screes, and lofty peaks throughout this area, from Kirk Fell (6 miles) and Great Gable (8 miles) to the mighty Scalfell Pike (6.5 miles). Potter around Nether Wasdale village (2.5 miles), or meet fellow walkers by a mountain backdrop at the Wasdale Head Inn (5 miles). Try wild swimming or fishing on Wastwater (2.5 miles). Explore Gosforth’s Viking connections (4.5 miles) and discover dog-friendly Muncaster Castle and Gardens (10 miles). Further afield, Eskdale offers spectacular walks with landmarks including the Stanley Ghyll Force waterfall.
Step inside this semi-detached holiday home, where thoughtfully refurbished interiors feature contemporary country-style harmonising with period features. Leave coats and boots in the porch hall and walk through to the welcoming dining room with its timber-beamed ceiling, wood flooring, dining furniture, and welcoming sofa where you can curl up with a good book by the warmth of the wood burner, set in the original fireplace surround. Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen which boasts an eye-level double oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, and a washing machine. Walk through the timber-framed doorway to the living room and admire the ancient oak vaults and tie-beam; this is a great place to get-together and chat, or to enjoy favourite programmes and films on the Smart TV with Sky and Blu-ray player, along with the comfort of underfloor heating – perfect after a day of scrambling! There’s ample living room seating. Stairs lead up from the living area to a mezzanine study area by a oak gallery over the living area – it’s a great place to relax. When night falls, you’ll find three stylish bedrooms: a king-size bedroom with views towards Wastwater, a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and a cosy single bedroom; plus a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, and WC.
Outside, you’ll find a south-facing enclosed lawned garden with a seated BBQ patio, plus a secure shed for bike storage (note: low entrance to shed). Parking is available for three cars on the shared driveway, There’s a pub with food 1 mile away, and a shop and a restaurant nearby (2.5 miles). Enjoy direct access to Buckbarrow, Seatallen, and Wastwater (2.5 miles) from the public footpath outside the cottage.