A warm and welcoming home from home for couples, friends, families and two four-pawed pals – relax in front of the roaring gas fire after a great day in the Western Lake District.
This lovely holiday property is a delightful 2 bedroom, mid terrace cottage sitting right in the heart of the charming village of Broughton-in-Furness. Through the front door is the cosy living room with original beams and a feature gas stove in the impressive fireplace. The bright dining kitchen is well equipped and there's a useful utility area with a handy WC. Up on the first floor are the two lovely bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the second room has a triple bunk bed with a double on the bottom and a single on top, and the family bathroom. Open stairs lead from the triple bunk room to the loft area on the second floor. Up here you'll find a snug/games room, a real bonus. Outside is an enclosed rear yard and a handy undercover area for storing bikes.
In Broughton-in-Furness you'll find a popular bakery, butcher shop and village grocery store. There are a choice of cafes for fresh coffee and homemade cake, as well as a selection of pubs for a hearty meal and refreshing drink. There are easy walks from the door including the Broughton Railway Path and the Duddon Mosses Nature Reserve, a delightful place for a walk amongst nature. Not far from the South Cumbrian coast, why not spend a day exploring here? Enjoy a bracing stroll along the beach, taking in the wide open vistas as you go.
Avid walkers will love the great choice of routes on offer in the nearby Duddon Valley - lace up your walking boots, pack a picnic and explore this beautiful, unspoilt area. A scenic 20-minute drive north east will take you to Coniston, another charming Lakeland village that's certainly worth a visit. Learn all about Donald Campbell's speed record attempts in his craft Bluebird, or take a ride on the Steam Yacht Gondola to enjoy the lake at a more sedate pace.
Head through the front door and into the charming living room. There is seating for four people on reclining leather sofas positioned around the feature gas stove, perfect for relaxing evenings in. For entertainment, there's a TV with BT TV. The spacious dining kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, intergrated fridge/freezer, microwave, as well as the essential kettle and toaster. There's a great selection of cookware for whipping up a feast and a cafetiere for that morning coffee. Relax with your drink on two leather armchairs in here whilst listening to the DAB radio, perfect. The large dining table is the perfect place for comparing notes on the day's events over a delicious home cooked meal. A handy utility area houses the washing machine, as well as a handy WC.
Upstairs on the first floor are the two lovely bedrooms and family bathroom. The first bedroom has a king-size bed and handy chest of drawers for storage. Why not indulge in a long lie in with your morning cuppa? You are on holiday after all. The second bedroom is spacious and has a tripe bunk bed, with a double as the bottom bunk and a single as the top bunk, ideal for children and adults alike. Both the bedrooms have a delightful outlook over the bustling village streets, perfect for watching the world go by. The family bathroom has a WC, wash basin and a bath with a shower over - perfect for a relaxing soak in the tub or an invigorating shower.
Onwards and upwards to the loft room, accessed via a flight of open stairs lead up from the triple bunk bedroom. Up here you'll find a real treat: a great games room/snug, perfect should rain stop play outside. The games room has table football and a great collection of books and board games, from dominoes to chess and Snakes and Ladders. There's also a TV with DVD player, along with a selection of DVDs, and four bean bags for sinking into.
Outside the cottage is a quant enclosed yard with a table and chairs for al fresco dining. on-street parking is available in front of the cottage and there's a secure shed in the yard for storing bikes, should you prefer to get out and about on two wheels.