Set among the green fells of the Vale of Lorton, this countryside cottage enjoys a striking setting 6 miles from Keswick. Sleeping up to six guests across three bedrooms, it is well suited to families or groups of friends wanting a base in the heart of the Lake District’s more rugged landscapes.
Inside, the cottage opens with a practical porch for boots, coats and outdoor kit before leading into the main living space. The open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area is designed for relaxed, sociable stays, with a well-equipped kitchen for cooking together and a dining table made for slow meals. The lounge sits beyond, centred on a wood burner and comfortable seating, creating a cosy place to unwind after a day on the fells. A ground-floor double bedroom opens straight onto the garden, strengthening the sense of connection to the outdoors. Upstairs, two further double bedrooms sit beneath the eaves, along with a family bathroom with both a bath and a shower. At the rear, conservatory doors open onto a private patio garden where views extend in every direction. Outdoor seating makes it an ideal place for al fresco dining or morning coffee with the surrounding landscape as a backdrop.
1 mile away, the Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre offers walking and biking trails, a cafe, a restaurant, play areas and treetop structures, all with views across Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater and Keswick. The market town of Cockermouth (6.5 miles) offers the chance to visit Wordsworth’s childhood home, browse independent galleries and stop in traditional tearooms, while Keswick (6 miles) adds axe-throwing at Keswick Adventures and performances at the Theatre by the Lake. For families, Go Ape Whinlatter (3.5 miles) brings adventure among the trees.