This traditional cottage in the Lake District National Park is perfect for a pair of nature lovers, looking to spend their days exploring nearby waterside trails, historical attractions and mountain vistas. In the evenings, return to this homely property near Windermere with exposed stone walls, wooden beamed ceilings and a woodburner for a cosy evening in.
Climb a set of external steps to reach a stable door that opens onto the hallway. Continue into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with antique-style wooden furnishings and wooden flooring, plus an eye-catching exposed stone feature wall. There’s an overall rustic-feeling in this space with green and brown tones throughout and a soft velvet sofa sitting beside the inglenook fireplace with a wood burner. Pass the dining table with two chairs beside a sash window to reach a black granite and white, ‘U’-shaped fitted kitchen unit. Up the glass-sided staircase is a king-size bedroom with a wooden-beamed, vaulted ceiling and a sleek, grey tiled bathroom. There is private parking for one car.
During your stay in the countryside village of Hawkshead, you’ll be spoiled by a choice of pubs, cafes, art galleries and a delicatessen on your doorstep (all within 0.5 miles). Just 1 mile away is the quiet Esthwaite Water lake – from here, you could head to Beatrix Potter’s farmhouse, National Trust Hill Top (2.5 miles). Spend some time at the expansive Lake Windermere (4 miles away). Put on your hiking boots and hit the uphill trail to the summit of The Old Man of Coniston (5 miles) for panoramic views of Cumbria.