Longsyke Retreat

This gorgeous holiday home is perfectly placed for guests who want to explore the heart of Cumbria. Stroll around pretty Grasmere village (0.5 miles) and browse interesting gift shops, or linger in welcoming cafes after a hike on the hilltops with your hound – Loughrigg (5 miles) and Easedale Tarn (2.5 miles) offer rewarding views. Be inspired to write, craft, or paint, after a trip to Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top farmhouse (10 miles). Enjoy a picnic at Wordsworth’s favourite picnic area – Rydal Water (4 miles); here you can visit landmarks connected to the poet at Rydal Mount (3.5 miles) and Dora’s Field. And enjoy a memorable sunset cruise on Lake Windermere (5.5 miles) before returning to your cosy cottage.

Store coats and boots inside the ground floor entrance before heading upstairs to your first-floor holiday property where you’re greeted with colourful contemporary style, and welcome packs for you and your best friend. Cook a special meal for your partner in the well-equipped kitchen and dining area which has every appliance and gadget you need to follow the most impressive of recipes, including a range cooker with two electric ovens, a grill, gas and ceramic hobs, fridge/freezer, and microwave. There’s also a convenient dishwasher and washer/dryer so you can spend less time on cleaning and more time on holiday fun. Enjoy your delicious home-cooked feast together before retreating to the living room and relaxing after your day out by the lakes. Enjoy the warmth from the wood burner and films on the Smart HD TV with Sky Q. Settle in for a great night’s sleep in this cosy retreat with restful decor and the comfort of a super-king-sized bed, and the bedroom’s own TV with Sky Q. Refresh in the shower room before heading out for a new day of adventures in Cumbria.

Outside, there’s an enclosed courtyard garden with a crazy-paving patio, long garden benches, and a table for those morning coffees. Off-road parking is available for two cars. For guest use only, there is an Easee One, Type 2 untethered 7KW electric vehicle charger. There is no charge for using this, but you will need to provide your own charging lead compatible with a type 2 charging socket. There are a pub, shop, and eateries within half a mile of the property

• 1 bedroom – 1 super-king-size bedroom (can be made up as a twin on request)
• 1 bathroom – 1 shower room with a shower and WC
• Range cooker with electric ovens and grill, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer
• Welcome hampers
• Wood burner (logs provided all year round)
• Gas central heating
• Wi-Fi included
• 2 TVs with Sky Q multi room package
• Enclosed courtyard garden with crazy paving and garden furniture
• Parking for 2 cars, further on road parking nearby
• Pub, shop, and eateries within half a mile
• 1 dog welcome - please note this property only accepts dogs over 12 months
• Electric vehicle charging on site
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.