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Wilkinsyke Farm Cottage

Buttermere, Lake District
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
3 star
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Pub nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Cosy cottage with wood burner in peaceful and picturesque Buttermere
  • Perfect for romantic getaways for two with wonderful walks and bike rides from the doorstep
  • Pretty enclosed garden with fell views and an ice cream parlour next door
Property code: SZ560

This characterful holiday home is a traditional farm cottage tucked away in the beautiful village of Buttermere. This tranquil area is surrounded by dramatic fells, farms and woodlands and is home to three lakes - Buttermere, Crummock Water and Loweswater. The village itself has two good pubs, a small chapel and two cafes - one of which serves homemade Buttermere ice cream!

You can experience superb walks from your own front door, from challenging mountain hikes to gentle lakeshore strolls - the choices are endless and the views are breathtaking. Cyclists will also enjoy the many routes from the village including the Honister, Whinlatter and Newlands Passes. Scale Force, the highest waterfall in the Lake District, is just a short walk from Buttermere, hidden away in a deep tree-lined gorge on the way from Crummock Water to Red Pike.

Sleeping two guests in one bedroom, Wilkinsyke is the perfect cottage for walkers and tourists looking to discover the Western Lake District. There is a well presented sitting room to relax in, a well-equipped kitchen, a double bedroom and an upstairs reading room.

The popular market town of Cockermouth is within a 25 minute drive offering boutique shops, pubs and cafes. Keswick town is 30 minutes away and you'll find outdoor shops aplenty as well as pubs, restaurants, cafes, attractions and a cinema and theatre.

The comfortable lounge seats two people. There is a newly fitted wood burner (initial wood supplied ) and TV with Freesat.

The kitchen is equipped with an electric hob, oven, microwave, toaster, fridge, freezer (both undercounter size) and a drop leaf dining table. There are stunning lake views from the kitchen window.

Off the kitchen is a separate WC and a bathroom with bath, separate shower and wash basin.

On the first floor is a double bedroom and a reading room. The double room is furnished with a double bed, chair and wardrobe.

Outside opposite the cottage there is an enclosed garden, ideal for picnics. There are lovely fell views and an ice cream parlour just next door - wonderful!

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 ground-floor bathroom with separate bath and shower cubicle and separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and freezer
  • Free sat TV
  • Regret no Wi-Fi
  • Wood burner with an initial supply of logs included
  • Enclosed garden
  • Regret no pets
  • Parking for 2 cars outside the front of the cottage
  • Unreliable mobile reception - public telephone in the Bridge Hotel and by the public toilets 0.5 miles away
  • Pub 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sue 28th September 2024

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Location cannot be beaten. Note: there is only the wood burner for heating in the sitting room and the only place to dry clothes is the heater in the hall. The electric shower is good but in a small tray so bigger people may struggle. The owners are extremely helpful and supporting a working hill farm is part of the experience. We hope to come backRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 6th July 2024

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Lovely traditional farmhouse cottage in a superb location. Everything you need for a week's walking. The big coat hooks over the storage heater in the hall are great for drying those wet waterproofs after a Lakeland downpour.

Reviewed by Darren 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by Stella 8th June 2024

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Full of character, a real Lakeland cottage set in beautiful countryside - who could ask for more!

Reviewed by Nicholas 25th May 2024

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Reviewed by Liz 20th April 2024

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Perfect location for walking and enjoying this special part of the Lakes. Major fell walks on the doorstep + National Trust created walks at the two nearby lakes. Good local food to eat out (no shop though so you need to be stocked up before). Cottage not centrally heated - might be a problem in winter, though localised heating is available. Good sRead morehower and kitchen equipment. We had a lovely week. Hide

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