About this property
Billy's Cottage is a charming, semi-detached, two-bedroom cottage resting in Dearham, Cumbria. Perfect for families or couples looking for a homely place to stay, this pet-friendly cottage is close to local amenities, has an enclosed garden, and is within easy reach of the Lake District National Park. The property has a contemporary kitchen/diner furnished with a four-seater dining table and a breakfast bar for two, along with high-quality appliances to cook at home, including an electric oven and hob, and dishwasher. Next door, you'll find the snug sitting room with two plush sofas, a TV, and electric fire, perfect for putting your feet up after busy days. Alternatively, the garden is an ideal space for outdoor relaxation, with a patio, outdoor seating, a secure area for dogs and children. You'll also find the external utility room equipped with a washing machine and a tumble dryer, so you can keep your walking gear fresh. When it's time to retire, freshen up in the ground-floor bathroom with a bath, shower over, and heated towel rail, before choosing from two pretty bedrooms. The first bedroom has a king-size bed and ample storage space, while the second bedroom has a double bed. If you're looking for a quiet, picturesque town close to the coast and the Lake District, look no further than Dearham; head to one of the town's two pubs, the Commercial Inn or the Sun Inn, for a pint and some traditional pub fare, and on the outskirts you'll find the Moorforge Viking Settlement! The coastal town of Maryport is a short drive away with a host of attractions including Lake District Coast Aquarium, the Senhouse Roman Museum, and Mayport Golf Course, or perhaps you'd prefer strolling along Cumbria's shoreline at Crosscanonby Nature reserve? The wild, windswept coast of Cumbria has mesmerising views across the Solway to Scotland and picturesque villages such as Allonby. You'll find plenty of walks along the Solway Firth Coast, a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife lovers, whilst plenty more adventure awaits in the Lake District National Park a short journey away from Billy's Cottage. Start in Cockermouth, a lovely market town which hosts Wordsworth House and Garden, Castlegate House Gallery, and popular restaurants such as Aspava and The Bitter End pub. For a variety of watersports such as sailing, kayaking and canoeing, be sure to visit Bassenthwaite Lake, close to the Lake District Wildlife Park and scenic hikes up Skiddaw and Grisedale Pike. A little further lies the bustling market town of Keswick where you can watch a performance at Theatre By The Lake, find plenty of activities at Keswick Museum, and discover the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle. The Lake District is scattered with idyllic walks and waterfalls to explore, whether that's gentle strolls to Lodore Falls set in a wooded valley or breath-taking views at the top of the highest peak, Scafell Pike. Find your next Cumbrian adventure at Billy's Cottage.
Dearham lies in Allerdale, five miles from Cockermouth on the Lake District's western edge. Dearham has four pubs, including The Old Mill Inn and The Ploughman, a Post Office/village shop, a fish and chip shop, a hairdresser, a gas station, and The Cottage Pie. The terrain offers magnificent vistas of the Loweswater Valley and mountains beyond, including Grassmoor. Solway Firth's craggy shoreline is a short drive away, and the path south to Ravenglass is one of the UK's most scenic and serene. Cockermouth is the birthplace of William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame), and Wordsworth's Georgian family home is a National Trust site. Cockermouth is known for its excellent scenery and walking in the northern lakes of Bassenthwaite Lake, Ennerdale Water, and Derwent Water. A great UK getaway.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
External utility.
Sitting room with electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking.
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The stairs are quite steep, please take care.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Scale Force waterfall
- Buttermere Lake
Reviews (21)
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Adriana
Spotless clean, comfortable beds, impressive equipped kitchen. Vicky was an angel, so kind and helpful. Really grateful for everything, couldn't be better.
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Andy
The property was warm, clean and inviting. Every last detail had been thought of with plenty of towels, tea towels and cleaning/washing supplies available for us to use. The tea, coffee, sugar and milk ready and waiting in the fridge was a pleasure to arrive to after a long drive. The instruction booklet provided was informative and provided us with everything we needed to know about the property. The beds were comfortable and the room were well sized with plenty of storage for our clothes during the week. The view from the garden was stunning (even in the poor weather)! Literally everything had been thought of! Cannot fault this place at all, fantastic stay and cannot wait to book again âºï¸
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Magdalena
Our stay for the week was very comfortable it was like home from home, everything you needed was available, there was constant hot water which was great after a long wet, cold walk. We slept in the front bedroom overlooking the road which we had no issues with we slept soundly every night and the bed was very comfortable. Would definitely recommend Billyâs cottage and stay again when visiting the Lake District.