This charming holiday property is a wonderful place to stay with uplifting views of the Lake District mountains and hundreds of walks right from the front door. The main living area makes the most of these views with three large picture windows offering a magnificent panoramic experience from the comfort of lovely large sofas. You may not want to leave the house!
Applethwaite itself is a quiet little village, facing South and getting the best of the sunshine. From the house there are countless walks. A favourite is up Latrigg (which has more fantastic views of Keswick and the surrounding fells for minimal effort), and to mighty Skiddaw beyond, one of the Lake District’s highest mountains. If something a little more stately is required why not take a gentler stroll around the beautiful grounds of nearby Mirehouse where you can choose from formal gardens, a wild flower meadow, a heather maze, a rhododendron tunnel, poetry walk and four adventure playgrounds in the woods.
The busy market town of Keswick with all it has to offer is only a mile and a half away. You can walk there along the road, or on one of the many paths cutting through the village. There is plenty of choice when it comes to pubs and places to eat, and shops for outdoor equipment. By the lake you can hire a rowing boat or take a trip on the launch. For evening entertainment there is the historic red brick cinema or the renowned Theatre by the Lake.
You enter the cottage from the same level as the car park into the porch area, an ideal space to remove any outdoor clothing before entering the main living areas. The shower room is accessed directly from within the porch area.
From the porch is the open plan dining and living room. The dining table comfortably seats six and is well positioned to enjoy the wood burner in the evening, perhaps whilst playing board games. The lounge has everything you would need to enjoy a relaxing break away, a smart TV, stereo and CD player, books, board games and maps. The seating has been cleverly located to take advantage not only of the wood burner but also some of the most breathtaking views the Lake District has to offer. On a clear day you can see into The Jaws of Borrowdale and sometimes as far as the western fells; those with a keen eye might even be able to pick out Scafell Pike!
Next to the lounge is the very well-equipped kitchen. There is an electric hob and oven with grill, a dishwasher, washing machine, under-counter fridge, under-counter freezer and microwave. Just off the lounge area there is a door which takes you on to the balcony; this is ideal for sitting outside with your morning coffee whilst planning your day's walking, taking those stunning views as your inspiration. There is a double bedroom on the ground floor as well as a bathroom which has a shower over the bath and grab rails, a WC and wash basin. There is a separate WC on this floor also. Stairs lead you to the first floor which has a walkway between the eaves of the cottage; this looks down on to the living areas and has handy in-built storage cupboards. At either end of the walkway are two twin bedrooms which benefit from large velux windows. These make the rooms light and airy (and, Again, offer stunning views!) as well as containing black out blinds if those early mornings aren't quite your thing.
As well as the balcony, there is an outside seating area in the middle of the garden for the sole use of the property's guests. To reach it you descend 20 steps and then a small walkway, leading you to the sheltered decking which takes in those dramatic views - an ideal spot for an evening G&T after a long day on the fells!
Shared bike storage is available at the property, and can be booked on a first come, first served basis. You do need to bring your lock for the bike storage, this has a standard padlock type latch.