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Siuated along the A595
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Crofters Retreat

Cockermouth (3mls N), Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Spacious, dog friendly cottage with fully enclosed back courtyard
  • Explore the northern Lake District, with Buttermere, Loweswater and Ennerdale a short drive away
  • Owners offer dog sitting and walking services to add to your holiday experience
Overview
Property code: 85680

Bright and spacious property situated on the edge of The Lakes, offering the perfect base to discover the fells and Wainwrights, historic towns and the Cumbrian coast with it's sandy dog friendly beaches.

This lovely cottage, just 3 miles from the pretty market town of Cockermouth, is ideal for couples, friends and families with or without four-legged friends looking for an active holiday exploring the north of the Lake District. Conveniently situated on the A595, along an original Roman Road route, there are walks from the doorstep across Millstone Moor and Tallentire Hill. Just 8 miles away is the seaside town of Maryport, with long sandy beaches, an aquarium and a Roman Museum. Walkers, hikers, cyclists and water sports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice in the local area while staying at this property.

As you enter this welcoming two-storey property, newly refurbished in 2021, you will notice the calmness created by the light hues on the walls and soft tones. The cottage retains its original feel, with exposed wooden ceiling beams and contemporary comforts. Downstairs, the large lounge is to your right off the hallway, offering a wonderful space to relax on the corner sofa while watching your favourite movies on the Smart TV. From the lounge, you have views of the fells in the distance. The country-style kitchen has everything to cook up a storm and a dining table to linger over meals and plan your next adventure. The kitchen opens onto the enclosed courtyard. Upstairs, you'll find a family bathroom and two bedrooms: one twin and one king-size, all with low, sloping ceilings. Step outside into your private gravel courtyard with seating and a BBQ.

You are in the perfect spot to explore the Northern Lakes with Keswick (16 miles) offering a range of walks to suit all abilities, including Latrigg and Walla Crag. Bassenthwaite Lake and the magnificent fells and peaks of Blencathra and Skiddaw are all within 20 miles. If you love mountain biking, Whinlatter Forest (11 miles) is a must-visit for some excellent walking tracks.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king size and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Private parking for up to 2 small cars
  • Private enclosed gravel courtyard with seating and charcoal BBQ
  • Secure storage for bikes available
  • Pubs, shops and restaurants just 3 miles away
  • Please note this property is situated on the A595
  • Owner offers dog walking and dog sitting services, and celebratory decorations/balloons (contact owner for more information)
  • This property is an 'Ambassador of Theatre by the Lake' and is able to offer a discount code to use during your stay. Please contact the owner for more information.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 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 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Grace 24th August 2023

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Everything was perfect and nothing was to much trouble, thank you!

Reviewed by Eileen 26th May 2023

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Fabulous accommodation. Everything we needed and more was there. Love!y welcome and excellent hosts. Loved it and weather was lovely too.

Reviewed by Peter 3rd April 2023

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Brilliant cottage in a good location. Owners are lovely and no issues. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Emily 24th March 2023

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We loved this place and cant wait to go back again. The place was stunning and very homey!

Reviewed by Cassia 19th December 2022

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Lovely dog friendly cottage, well positioned for exploring the Northern/Western Lakes and a very short drive to shops and restaurants. Spacious with everything needed - the well fenced enclosed garden was a real bonus for our dog. Spotlessly clean, plenty of hot water for a nice bath after a cold walk! The road is busy and quite loud at times, but Read morewe knew about this when booking, it didnt affect our stay and there is a great parking area to make getting in and out easy. Hide

Reviewed by David 26th September 2022

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Lovely cottage, excellent attention to detail and the owner was very friendly and helpful. Had a really enjoyable stay.

Reviewed by Lisa 20th August 2022

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This is a beautiful spacious cottage, thoughtfully decorated and equipped - a real home from home including sky TV, books and games and an enclosed garden for your dog. The location is ideal to visit attractions - Pencil Museum, Roman Museum, Mining Museum, Lakes Distillery, Windermere, Keswick. These are just a few places we visited with our grandRead moreson and dog, all set in stunning scenery. There are plenty of dog friendly places to eat out if you do not want to cook. Hide

Reviewed by Gill 12th August 2022

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This cottage is a great find. Its spotlessly clean tastefully decorated has comfy sofa and beds and a great well equipped kitchen. The photographs dont really do it justice. Oh and its super dog friendly. We loved the location as its only 5 minutes by car from cockermouth but far enough to feel away from the august crowds. Easily assessable to lotsRead more of attractions with great parking and a well fenced seating area to keep the dog safe. We will definitely be rebooking Hide

Reviewed by Jo June 2022

We had a lovely stay over the Jubilee Bank Holiday at Crofters Retreat. Jacqui could not have been more welcoming and the cottage is beautifully done. Very relaxing, well equipped and laid out. Jacqui looked after our two dogs in the evening as she has a dog walking and sitting business which wonderfully complements the pet friendly holiday let. Read moreShe absolutely loves dogs and that shines through with lovely little touches like providing dog towels, bowls, treats and beds. Jacqui mentioned she plans to provide a dedicated dog exercise area which will be a great addition to the enclosed courtyard space. The cottage has two off-road parking spaces and though it is well located for the fast chargers in Keswick Jacqui mentioned she is exploring installing a dedicated charger which would have been very handy for us. The cottage is on the side of a busy road which is its only downside, but from our point of view that was vastly out-weighed by the availability of parking, the wonderful welcome for our dogs and its great location for a long-weekend exploring the Western Lakes. We will definitely stay next time we are in the area. Hide

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