Cottage in Cumbria

About this property

This cosy holiday cottage is set in Braithwaite in the northern area of the Lake District National Park. It s perfectly placed for families who enjoy adventures in a natural landscape.

The owners have thought of every creature comfort for your relaxing holiday in Cumbria with this colourful contemporary style home. You ll find a variety of walking trails nearby. Venture to Barrow Fell (1.5 miles) and breathe in the fresh air and stunning vistas, or, if you re a seasoned hiker, try the Coledale Horseshoe. Take the short drive to Keswick (2.5 miles) and visit the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzle Place house of illusions, and the Theatre by the Lake. Don t miss the former home of Cumbria s greatest bard, William Wordsworth, in Grasmere (16 miles) where he and his sister Dorothy created a wonderful wild garden with local plants. Step inside this charming holiday home where you re greeted with contemporary interiors and an open plan kitchen, dining, and living area. Take a step from the living area up to the compact kitchen where family meals are a breeze with the electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, and microwave; there s also a convenient washing machine. Enjoy family film nights on the smart TV in the living area by the wood burner effect electric fire. When the day is done, venture up open tread, cottage style stairs, under a sloping roof, to find a double bedroom with enviable views towards Helvellyn and Skiddaw, a single bedroom, and a family bathroom with a shower and WC. ( Please note young children will need to be supervised on the open tread stairs ) Outside, there s an outbuilding/boot room the place to store muddy boots and bicycles after a fun day on two wheels. There s a gravelled seating area and a picnic area for al fresco afternoons. You ll also find off road parking available here for one car, and a shop and a pub with food less than half a mile away. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 double, 1 single. 1 shower room with shower and WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine. Wood burner effect electric fire. There is a step up to the kitchen from the lounge area. Wi Fi included. Smart TV. Courtyard garden with garden furniture. There are 2 small steps up to the property. Off road parking for 1 car available on site; further on street parking available close by. Secure bike storage. Shop, pub, restaurant within half a mile of the property. Towels not provided. Please note young children will need to be supervised when using the stairs in the property.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes