This characterful Victorian cottage with a wood burner puts the best of Keswick and the northern Lake District within easy reach. Sleeping six guests and welcoming dogs, it suits families and groups of friends looking for an active getaway with plenty to see and do nearby.
Enter from the courtyard into the inviting lounge, where two leather sofas sit around the impressive wood burner. Tiled floors and underfloor heating run throughout the ground floor, making this a cosy place to return to after a day in the hills. The Smart TV and DAB radio take care of evening entertainment, while an archway leads through to the stylish dining kitchen. Quartz worktops, modern appliances and everything needed for preparing meals and making coffee make catering straightforward, with laundry facilities also included. Upstairs, the three bedrooms comprise a high-ceilinged king-size room with an en-suite shower room, a double and a bright and airy twin. Quality furnishings and luxurious linens are found in every bedroom. Completing the interior, the gleaming family bathroom has a shower over the bath. The shared garden has a large lawn, outdoor seating and play equipment for younger guests, creating a sociable setting for time outdoors. Private parking is available for two cars, with bike storage by prior arrangement on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shops, pubs and restaurants are all within 100 metres, while Derwentwater is 0.5 miles away for lake launches, motorboat hire and the scenic 10-mile route around the shore. Keswick Museum and Art Gallery (0.5 miles) and the Derwent Pencil Museum (150 metres) are close at hand, while Castlerigg Stone Circle (2 miles) sits beneath spectacular views towards Helvellyn and Skiddaw. For bigger walking challenges, head to Skiddaw (5 miles) or Blencathra (7 miles), with wild swimming, pony trekking and climbing also available locally.