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Borrowdale Cottage

Cockermouth (4mls E), Cumbria
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming 1700s, well-equipped terraced cottage set in a peaceful village with river running through it
  • Enjoy a glass of wine in the evening sun in the rear, courtyard garden
  • Set between the Lake District National Park and the Solway Coast, great for your canine pals
Property code: SZ088

Surrounded by lush countryside, discover a great network of paths, quiet roads and cycleways to explore before returning to the warm welcome of this cosy home from home.

If a cosy bolthole with ample parking for up to four people in a tranquil Cumbrian village with a river running through and a pub within 10 minutes' walk sounds good, then this cottage will be the perfect spot for you. This two-bedroom terraced house is set in Bridgefoot, a peaceful village nestled between the Lake District National Park and the picturesque Solway Coast.

The cottage welcomes up to two dogs and is a great value spot for a couple or family of four to make the most of this lovely area. The beautiful, tranquil, Western Lakes are within easy reach with Loweswater, Crummock and Ennerdale all less than half an hour away. Around these wonderfully picturesque lakes you’ll find some of the most glorious walking in the area not to mention even more excellent pubs. The Solway coast is also just a 20-minute drive away - this part of the county has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its abundant bird life, quiet seaside towns and stunning sunsets, and is most definitely worth a visit.

The cottage is only 10 minutes from Cockermouth which was the birthplace of Wordsworth. This is a delightful Georgian town with a friendly atmosphere, lots of independent shops and lovely restaurants. Why not explore Wordsworth’s childhood home or take a tour round Jennings Brewery and try some of their beers during your visit? The area surrounding the cottage has a great network of paths, quiet roads and cycleways to explore. So whether you’re feeling like exploring the natural beauty and the vibrant history of Cumbria or just savouring the tranquillity and local charm of a village like Bridgefoot, this cottage is a great place to start.

On arrival, the front door leads directly into the cosy living area. Here there's a wood burner-effect electric fire and a Smart TV to enjoy a good film. The owners have thoughtfully provided a selection of books and games to help you while away quiet evenings.

Through from the living room is the dining area, with a dining table seating four. This room leads to the well-equipped modern kitchen. It has a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, a microwave/combi oven as well as an electric oven and hobs.

The characterful staircase is fairly steep and narrow so is somewhat unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues. This leads up to the master bedroom with its beautiful antique double bedstead and traditional furniture. At the top of the stairs is the twin room, once Again this has some lovely examples of traditional furniture including a 'gentleman's wardrobe'. You access the bathroom through this bedroom. The bathroom has an over bath mixer shower. Within the twin room here there is also an airing cupboard with plenty of hanging space which is also ideal should you need to dry any items.

To the rear of the cottage there is a charming courtyard garden. The owners have provided bird feeders which means that the cottage gets a fantastic array of garden visitors including gorgeous red squirrels. It really is an ideal spot to sit out on a summer evening basking in the sunshine.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC (accessed through the twin bedroom)
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave/combi oven and a dishwasher
  • Wood burner-effect electric fire
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed, rear courtyard garden with garden furniture
  • Allocated parking in front of the cottage
  • Secure outdoor storage
  • Pub and restaurant 0.5 miles, shop 2.5 miles, beach 5.5 miles
  • Property on the bus route
  • Please note the cottage has a characterful, steep and narrow staircase (this property is not suitable for those with mobility issues)
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. 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 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ruth 12th July 2024

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A friendly welcome, everything possibly you need for your holiday, toys for all ages and even a cool box. The out side area so quiet and a sun trap, ideal for a pre dinner drink, great base to explore and close to supermarkets. Would highly recommend, cozy house with an amazing bed, great nights sleep, peaceful and quiet village.

Reviewed by Julie 14th June 2024

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Lovely quaint cottage, spotlessly clean and exceptionally well equipped. Great location to explore both the lakes and the coast and near to the lovely town of Cockermouth. Thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would definitely return

Reviewed by Clare 7th June 2024

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The cottage is lovely, quirky and characterful. It is tastefully decorated and one of the cleanest properties Ive stayed in. Very well equipped with high quality appliances. It is small but we found it adequate for two, larger groups might find it too small. The stairs are not suited to anyone with mobility issues. There are no local amenities, no Read morepub or shop so you need to drive for everything. There was some noise from the road outside. No welcome pack. Overall we enjoyed our stay Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 31st May 2024

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An absolutely fantastic, quirky little cottage! Exceptionally clean and everything you could need is supplied. There's a lovely little rear courtyard with shed, stuffed will seating, toys and games available to use. Carol has thoughtfully put together information on everything you can see and do, it'd also worth looking through all the books, guideRead mores and photo albums provided too! Be aware that the original stairs require careful negotiation;take slowly, avoid carry objects where possible. Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte 29th March 2024

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Really loving little cottage, Carol was very friendly - thank you!

Reviewed by James 29th September 2023

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Borrowdale cottage is an absolute gem. The owners Carol and Ian couldn't have been more accommodating We had to change our booking date at short notice in April and they were so helpful and understanding. The cottage itself is a lovely mix of traditional and contemporary, it was so cosy to come back to after a day of exploring the area. Carol had eRead morequipped it with absolutely everything you could possibly wish for and it was spotlessly clean. The location is ideal for both the Lakes and coast. Hide

Reviewed by Andrea 15th September 2023

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A great base to see lake district. The cleanest holiday home we have stayed in.

Reviewed by Sharron 8th September 2023

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The cottage was perfect, very clean and homely. The owners were lovely, nothing was too much trouble, we hope to return one day.

Reviewed by Naveed 28th July 2023

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Very cosy cottage, great location to most lakes and near sea-side towns. Good facilities, parking etc, owners are friendly and helpful.. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Aynura 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Darren 30th June 2023

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Lovely cottage in a quiet and excellent location for getting to both fells and coast. The cottage has everything you need and more. Ian and Carol are lovely and very helpful with local advice and nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely recommend and we hope to be able to stay again in the future.

Reviewed by Martin 9th June 2023

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The cottage was ideal and Ian and Carol the owners could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Full marks from us.

Reviewed by Jan 2nd June 2023

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The property is ideal in location. Lots of the lakes are within an hours drive. Most of the scenery is less than that. The Cumbrian mountains are not to be missed.

Reviewed by Lisa 28th October 2022

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The cottage is situated in a great location with easy access to the coast and the lakes. The cottage was immaculate and provided everything for a lovely break. Very secure at the back for dogs.

Reviewed by Joanne 21st October 2022

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Reviewed by Sue 16th September 2022

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A lovely cosy cottage! Complete with an original wonky staircase! A perfect base for accessing either the coast or the Lake District. The owners, Carol and Ian, were the perfect hosts both to us and our dog - he was made just as welcome as we were. The cottage has everything you need including a lovely, well-equipped kitchen. Cleanliness was secondRead more to none! And little touches like the good quality wooden hangers in the wardrobes made all the difference. Excellent value for money. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 9th September 2022

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Well appointed exceptionally clean cottage. Fantastic base for going out walking everyday. Good location. Had a comfortable stay.

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