About this property
This picture-postcard cottage is the ideal blend of period charm and contemporary style. Nestled at the foot of the magnificent fells just 4 miles from Keswick, it's the ideal romantic getaway for a couple.
At one end of a row of typically pretty cumbrian cottages, Nightingale Cottage is the perfect base for exploring everything that this wonderful region has to offer, whatever the time of year.
Step in through the front door and you're in a cosy open plan living area with access to the fully equipped modern kitchen. There's a wood burning stove and a comfy sofa to curl up on that's the perfect romantic spot on a chilly evening. Upstairs there's a charming bedroom with exposed beams and a modern shower room with a wash basin and WC, plus a heated towel rail for cosy comfort.
The pretty garden is laid to lawn and gravel and there are exceptional views over Blencathra and towards St Johns in the Vale. This is the perfect spot for enjoying a glass of wine or a local ale and watching one of the spectacular sunsets the Lake District is famed for. Nightingale Cottage also has off road parking for 1 car.
Threlkeld is a delightful Cumbrian village with an excellent pub, wonderful restaurant, coffee shop and post office, post office. The vibrant town of Keswick is just 4 miles away - enjoy an evening at the Theatre by the Lake or take a Derwentwater cruise. Keswick is packed with visitor attractions, bars, cafes, shops and restaurants, and the historic and lively market town of Penrith is just 15 miles away with its cinema and swimming pool. Ullswater, the most romantic of the lakes, is easily accessible and for a special occasion, why not book a meal at the renowned Sharrow Bay Hotel, home of the sticky toffee pudding
If you want to experience the South Lakes, take a drive over the scenic Kirkstone Pass towards Ambleside and Lake Windermere. Petrolheads will love the Lake District motor museum with its superb collection of vintage and classic cars, while the award-winning Aquarium of the Lakes and animal park will appeal to all ages. Head north from Threlkeld and visit the Cumbrian capital Carlisle with its historic castle and cathedral plus modern shopping centre, all a stone's throw from Hadrian's Wall.
With so much to explore right on the doorstep, Nightingale Cottage in Threlkeld is the ideal location for a romantic break at any time of the year.
The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x double bedroom.
1 shower room with wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Open plan living, dining and kitchen.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge with ice box.Gas central heating plus wood burning stove.
TV and DVD.
Wi-Fi.
Gas and electricity included.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Sorry, no cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for 1 car adjacent to the rear of the cottage.
Summerhouse.
Private lawned garden adjacent to the rear of the house.
1 dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops 4 miles and pub 5 mins walk.
Keswick 4 miles.
Initial supply of logs provided.
N.B: Rear Garden is not completely enclosed and is accessed over a track to the rear of the house.
No children.
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
- Coalhouse Fort
Reviews (39)
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Simon
The views to the rear are stunning and the log burner is an added feature adding rustic charm. The village is quiet offering a couple of pubs (also offering food) local walks, and a cafe and was perfect for our escape to Cumbria. Keswick is also under 10 mins in the car. All in all, a very pleasant stay in a pretty Cumbrian cottage.
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Andy
Cosy, warm, with a log burner and well equipped little kitchen area, we couldn't have been happier, and will definitely be booking again soon. There's a parking space at the rear, which we managed to fit our Hilux in so it should be big enough for anything, and this makes it easy to unload all your 'stuff' straight from the vehicle to the cottage. Comfortable bed, probably the best sleep we've had for a while! The view of Blencathra in the first light of the day, from the kitchen and landing windows is quite simply breathtaking. Can't wait to go back :-)
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Joanna
Lovely cottage in the beautiful village of Threlkeld. It is small but big enough for 2 and a dog, very well equipped and spotlessly clean and a very comfie bed. We really appreciated the provision of a throw for the sofa in case your 4 legged friend doesn't like the floor! And the dog friendly walk book was brilliant. Stunning views and fabulous walks from the cottage. Parking round the back is quite tight but manageable. 2 very nice pubs 2 minutes walk down the road which do food, plus very nice tearoom in the village hall.