Swinside Cottage

Swinside Holiday Cottage provides cosy self catering accommodation for two persons in an enviable location between the village of Ennerdale and the Lake District fells. The cosy lounge of this characterful cottage has a large wood burning stove, lovely for sitting around after those long walks on the fells. The owner allows use of the sitting out area in their garden ideal for that morning cup of coffee or glass of wine on a warm summer's evening The unspoiled, tranquil valley of Ennderdale is an ideal starting point for hundreds of walks - from gentle lakeside strolls to energetic mountain hikes (the views of Ennerdale and Buttermere lakes from the high fells are a stunning reward); rock climbing (a good base from which to approach Pillar); mountain biking in Ennerdale forest and fishing in the lake (permit required); pony trekking and Go-karting (available nearby). The market towns of Cockermouth and Whitehaven are only a short distance away and the popular Lake District town of Keswick is only half an hour's drive away. Get places to stock up on provisions for your self catering break. The historic village of St Bees is also close at hand with a long pebble and sand beach and its famous cliffs with thousands of nesting sea birds.