Welcome to this comfortable end-of-terrace cottage half a mile from the small village of Threlkeld. This former police house enjoys an elevated position and stunning views of Blencathra. With two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, this cottage can sleep up to four guests. The cottage has a well-equipped kitchen and spacious living rooms.

It is ideally located for those looking for a picturesque base from which to explore the Northern Lakes either on foot or by bike. Clough Head rises up behind the cottage offering exciting walking on the mighty Helvellyn range. A variety of exciting mountain bike rides can be found right from the door of the cottage.

Keswick is just a couple of miles away from the cottage and offers a wide choice of pubs, bars and outdoor shops. There is a cinema showing new and independant releases and the famous Theatre by the Lake which has a packed programme throughout the year.

The entrance porch on the side of the cottage leads in to the property via a door to the spacious dining room. This room has a table and chairs to seat six people, and a feature fireplace.

The kitchen is equipped with two ovens, microwave, a tall fridge and separate freezer and a washing machine. There is also a downstairs WC at the property. In the lounge you will find a very spacious room with seating for six people. The large windows offer fantastic views of Blencathra. A wood burner keeps the room warm, using smokeless fuel (initial supply provided) and there is a TV with DVD along with board games and OS maps.

Upstairs are the two double bedrooms, one of which has a a feature fireplace and a bunk bed which can sleep an additional guest. The second double room has views towards the Helvellyn Range. The family bathroom has a WC and electric shower over the bath.

To the side of the house is a patio which catches the sun all day. There is a small garden with a pond to the front. The pond is covered in chicken wire but please be aware.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- Sleeps 4 guests - 2 bedrooms – 1 cosy double, 1 family room, which contains a double bed and a bunk bed

- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 1 separate WC

- Two ovens, tall fridge and separate tall freezer, dishwasher, washing machine

- Wood burner

- TV/DVD

- Piano for use by arrangement with the owner

- Enclosed garden, pond and patio area with seating

- Parking for 2 cars at the side of the cottage

- Electric Vehicle charging point (untethered)

- Shops and pub within 1 mile

- There is a small pond located in the garden which has chicken wire over the top, children must be supervised at all times

- Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates - please call to book