Stoke up the wood-fired hot tub and simply unwind after your exhilarating Cumbrian hikes.
This delightful cottage at Caldbeck, 7.5 miles from Wigton, also has an enticing wood burner for indoor relaxation after long walks. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom hideaway is ideally located for following the Cumbria Way and northern Lakes.
Take two steps up to the front door and head inside to find an exquisite combination of character features and elegant touches. From the entrance hall/utility room, amble into the kitchen to unpack your groceries and get dinner started. Make fresh coffee in the machine to enjoy at the breakfast bar. The gorgeous lounge/diner, with its beamed ceiling and exposed stonework, is a welcoming space for both dining and socialising. Light the wood burner in here to cast a cosy glow across the room as you linger at the table over a bottle of wine after your meal. Gather in the snug, with another wood burner crackling in the background, to catch up on your current boxset. There is also a family shower room downstairs. Your beautiful bedrooms are all up on the first floor, where there is some restricted head height due to the age and character of the cottage. These include a super-king-size bedroom and a king-size room, each with an en-suite shower room, plus a cosy twin. Steam in the hot tub as you gaze out across the Cumbrian countryside. Dine alfresco on summer days and grill supper on the BBQ. There is private parking for three cars.
Pull on your walking boots and head 9.5 miles to stroll beside picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake. Plan a day out to Keswick, 16.5 miles away, to take a cruise out on Derwentwater or attempt the 10-mile circular walk all the way round the lake.