Cottage in Cumbria

About this property

Situated in a stunning rural spot between Cockermouth and Bassenthwaite Lake, this quirky, cosy and historic cottage has been imaginatively updated to provide a fantastic holiday home for four guests.

Wythop Mill is a secluded hamlet with some wonderful walks nearby, with destinations including Sale Fell and Ling Fell (both within 3 miles). Also nearby are the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, the Lake District Wildlife Park and The Lakes Distillery (all within 4 miles). The bustling town of Keswick (9.5 miles) has some great pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes, as well as popular attractions and landmarks including the Theatre by the Lake, The Puzzling Place, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick Adventure Centre and Derwent Pencil Museum. To the west, the delightful Georgian town of Cockermouth (4.5 miles) is the birthplace of William Wordsworth. You can even head over to the glorious Solway Coast with Maryport within easy reach (12.5 miles). Entering this traditional and welcoming holiday cottage, the utility area is a handy space for leaving coats and boots, and houses a useful washing machine. Three steps, with a banister, lead down into the kitchen/diner. The country style kitchen is a pleasure to cook in, equipped with an electric range style oven, microwave and a fridge, along with a tasteful dining area ideal for everyone to gather together. An original latch door leads into the main lounge. With plenty of seating, a warming wood burner and wooden ceiling beams, this is a lovely space to relax in at the end of a great day out. A second lounge makes a sweet snug, with its beamed ceiling, comfortable seating and additional TV. Going upstairs there are two charming double bedrooms. The first bedroom is light and airy, and features dual aspect windows and plenty of storage space. The second bedroom is a mezzanine space with a gallery overlooking the kitchen. This is a characterful and quirky room with antique furniture, exposed stonework around the original window, and impressive wooden ceiling beams. There s also a spacious family bathroom on the first floor, with an electric shower over the bath and a WC. Outside, the delightful garden has outdoor furniture, a lawn and some pretty flowers. A beck passes by behind the garden, making this a lovely spot to sit back and relax with a refreshing drink. Parking is available for one car. Need to know: 2 double bedrooms. 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Electric range style oven, fridge and microwave. Washing machine in utility area. Wood burner (first basket of logs provided). Oil fired central heating. TVs in lounge and snug. Wi Fi included. Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture. Private parking for 1 car. 2 dogs welcome. Pub 1.5 miles, shop 4 miles, Bassenthwaite Lake 2 miles. Please note, a beck runs past the garden; although there is a fence, extra care should be taken.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / woodburner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Romantic, Family friendly, Rustic, Cottage, Yes