A light yet cosy cottage beautifully located to explore the Cumbrian Coast and the western Lake District. The perfect getaway for families or friends who are keen walkers.
This beautiful barn conversion provides comfortable and striking self-catering accommodation for six people. Ithas been sympathetically modernised to include 'eco' features such as a ground source heat pump, wooden floors and wood burner. It provides a stunning light and airy property with open plan beamed living space and striking kitchen area. There are French windows out to a decked balcony facing south-east - ideal for breakfast on a sunny summer's morning or a glass of wine in the evening. The extra features of whirlpool bath and mezzanine TV lounge area add to the comfortable living to be found at the property.
The property is situated on a quiet lane nearby to the village of Haile, about a 15-minute drive from the Ennerdale Valley. The unspoiled, tranquil valley of Ennerdale is an ideal starting point for hundreds of walks - from gentle lakeside strolls to energetic mountain hikes (the views of Ennerdale and Buttermere lakes from the high fells are a stunning reward); rock climbing (a good base from which to approach Pillar); mountain biking in Ennerdale forest and fishing in the lake (permit required); pony trekking and go-karting (available nearby).
The nearest town is Egremont (2 miles) where there are shops and garage facilities). The historical west coast town of Whitehaven, with it's lovely marina is another 15 minutes' drive away. Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast walk passes close by. In addition there are several lovely walks in the quiet Calder Valley or the little known Uldale valley.
The main doorway leads onto the hallway with stone floor leading off to the carpeted bedrooms. The master bedroom has double bed and French doors. The en-suite has beautifully tiled walls and floors, heated towel rail and bath and separate shower. There is a further double bedroom and twin bedroom with doors to the garden and built in wardrobe. The family bathroom is again tiled and has shower, WC and heated towel rail.
The utility room houses the washing machine and drier. A stairway from the hallway leads onto the large beamed open-plan, light and airy living area with wooden floors. The kitchen area features beautiful modern units with island washing up area, electric cooker and hob, built-in microwave, fridge with ice box and dishwasher. By the kitchen area is the dining table and chairs which looks out onto the balcony and garden through French windows.
The decked balcony area has table and chairs and can also be accessed from the sitting area. The sitting area has two large sofas and chimney inset with wood burner (initial fuel provided). Leading from this area is the separate WC. From the living area an open-plan staircase leads to a further sitting area with sofa and chairs and TV, DVD and iPod docking station and radio. The several dormer feature windows add extra light and views across to the adjacent countryside. The decked balcony area leads down via steps to the garden area with pond and raised beds and a further sitting out area. The south-east facing garden looks out onto fields.