House in Cumbria

ID: S421787

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 5
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

Set on a quiet country lane in Thornthwaite, this charming conversion sleeps five guests. Perfect for families or a group of friends who want to explore the northern lakes.

This 19th century property has been converted from a church reading room to a holiday home with contemporary comforts and original features. Potter around Thornthwaite village where you ll find an art gallery with local artworks, and a tearoom with homemade treats. Follow the footpath from the village up to Comb Beck and Whinlatter Forest which has abundant walks, mountain bike trails, and tree top adventures. Discover independent shops, markets and heritage attractions in the Georgian town of Cockermouth, the birthplace of William Wordsworth (11 miles), and Keswick (3.5 miles), the adventure capital of the Lake District . Meet meerkats, lemurs and pandas at the Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite (6 miles). Or discover Senhouse Roman museum in coastal Maryport (17.5 miles). Step inside this contemporary country style cottage and store coats and shoes in the hallway before settling into cosy sofas in the bright and airy living room with high ceilings, large sash windows and cosy wood burning stove watch favourite programmes or listen to music on the Smart TV and DVD player, and Samsung Bluetooth speaker. The well equipped kitchen is split level with a utility area on a higher level towards the rear (with a fridge/freezer and washer/dryer). The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, toaster, and ample storage space. Dine under the archway between the living room and the kitchen and catch up on the day s adventures. Downstairs, there s a convenient cloakroom with a WC. Between the living room, and utility area, there s also a bright and cosy snug room with a garden views, an ornamental fireplace, armchairs, a bean bag, and a Smart TV with Wii a great hangout for older children (note: there s a step between the living room and the snug). Head upstairs and admire the views towards Skiddaw from the landing corridor which leads to the family bathroom with a shower over the bath, and WC. There are also three beautifully furnished bedrooms with ample storage space: a king size bedroom with country views; a double bedroom with views towards the village and forest; and a single bedroom with valley views. Step outside from the kitchen which leads towards the enclosed west facing courtyard garden at the front of the property; there s a gravelled seating area and a pretty garden border with plants, flowers, and woodland views. On road parking is available outside the cottage, and there s a shop and a pub with food nearby. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 double, 1 single. 1 bathroom 1 family bathroom with a shower over the bath; separate WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster. Fridge/freezer, washer/dryer. Nespresso Vertuo coffee maker (guests to provide their own pods). Wood burner (guests to provide their own logs). Smart TV with Wii, Smart TV with DVD player, Samsung Bluetooth Speaker. Wi Fi included. Enclosed courtyard garden with garden furniture and woodland views. On road parking available outside the cottage. Pub and shop 1.5 miles. Please note there s a step between the kitchen and utility, and a step between the living room and snug.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Family friendly, Does not allow pets, Cottage

Nearby points of interest

  • Derwent Pencil Museum
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk
  • Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
  • Lake District Coast Aquarium
  • Lodore Falls
  • Buttermere Lake
  • Scale Force waterfall
  • Wastwater Lake
  • Church of St Olaf

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