Ideal for keen walkers, pack a picnic and set out along the River Esk towards St Catherine’s Church and the magnificent Stanley Ghyll Force waterfall, 7 miles away, or join the Eskdale Trail that stretches from Dalegarth to Ravenglass and is also a popular route for cyclists. For the adventurous, take on the mighty Scafell Pike, set 13.5 miles away and England’s highest mountain, it has views that have inspired the likes of Wainwright, Wordsworth and Coleridge. Closer to home, the village of Boot boasts two popular pubs serving fresh food and real ales just a mile away. No visit to this area would be complete without a trip on the famous Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, known as La’al Ratty, and there’s a station 1 mile away in Dalegarth.
Inside, this semi-detached cottage for four has been lovingly restored to provide contemporary accommodation with plenty of original charm retained. A large porch and drying area with storage space for bikes leads to a handy boot room with a washing machine, which can double up as a bedroom for your dog. Also on the ground floor is the delightful twin bedroom, with wooden bedsteads, a dresser and an en-suite shower room. A built-in cupboard with hanging space. Head upstairs to spend quality time in the spacious and open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, which boasts a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and extensive windows to make the most of both the sunlight and the views. The contemporary kitchen area is well equipped, perfect for cooking some meals to enjoy around the dining table which occupies the centre of the room, while the lounge area is cosy with comfortable sofas including a sofa bed for practical sleeping arrangements, an electric wood burner, Freeview TV/DVD player and a selection of books and games. Off this living space is an impressive double bedroom with breathtaking fell views and a charming bathroom.
A glazed door opens from the main living space onto a raised decked patio, perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine with a view. From here, steps lead down to a further al fresco dining space and a small raised lawn for relaxing with the pooch.