Parkergate Farmhouse

This delightful spacious property is in a privileged position. The main sitting room is decorated in a contemporary fashion, offering dual-aspect sitting areas, comfortable sofas and armchairs and a Smart TV. Lying at the foot of Ullock Pike, this lovely holiday property is nestled under the grandeur of Skiddaw and overlooking meadows and woodland towards Bassenthwaite Lake. The property has recently been renovated to a very high standard with beautiful furnishings to create a luxurious yet homey self catering cottage. The farmhouse is south-west facing with French windows leading to a patio – a fabulous spot to watch the sun go down after a hard day out on the fells.

There is fantastic walking from the front door in the majestic Skiddaw range, smaller Dodd Wood or along the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. The owners have thoughtfully provided a high specification telescope so you can look out for the visiting ospreys during nesting season. Red squirrels are regular visitors to the Parkergate gardens. The lovely St Bega's church nestles on the lake shore, said to be the inspiration for Alfred Tennyson's Morte d'Arthur after his visit there in 1835.

Bassenthwaite village is a 30-minute walk (1.5 miles) over the fields and is home to a pub which serves good meals and ales and is child and dog friendly. Keswick is just 5 miles away, market day is Thursday and there are plenty of pubs, cafes and outdoor shops to keep you busy on a rainy day.

A sun room offers outstanding views of the valley and fell, with a telescope provided to watch the wonderful wildlife and visiting ospreys. The room is furnished with easy chairs.

The sun room is open plan to the dining area, furnished with dining table and chairs and a wall-mounted flatscreen TV. The dining area leads through to the high specification kitchen.

The kitchen is newly fitted and equipped with an island unit and breakfast bar, gas hob, built in double range oven, microwave, dishwasher and large Smeg fridge with freezer compartment at the top plus a fridge freezer.

A media room also serves as a children's room, equipped with a wall-mounted flatscreen TV. A a desk and chairs are also provided and there are lovely views to Bassenthwaite.

 Stairs from the inner hallway lead to the landing with bedrooms off it. The master bedroom has a super-king-size bed and fabulous dual aspect windows with views to Bassenthwaite and surrounding fells. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower over, WC wash basin and heated towel rail.

There are two further king-size bedrooms, one with a large en-suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail and the other with an en-suite shower room.

There is a twin bedroom. The family bathroom with has a large shower, WC wash basin and heated towel rail.

Outside, there is a private sitting out area to the front and decking to the side of the property with table and chairs. There are lovely shared gardens to enjoy and you may see the native red squirrels!

• 4 bedrooms: 1 super-king-size, 2 king-size, 1 twin ( the twin room can made up as a super-king upon request)
• 4 bathrooms: 3 en-suite (all with showers, two with bath) and 1 shower room, plus 1 separate WC
• Five-ring gas hob, built-in double range oven, microwave, dishwasher, magimix coffee pod machine, two large fridge / freezers and washing machine
• Communal drying room with  clothes airer, iron and ironing board
• Wood burner (initial supply of wood provided, additional supply can be purchased directly for £5)
• Smart TV in lounge, TV in sunroom, TV, PS3 and docking station for iPod, iPhone and iPad in games room
• Decking with furniture, seating area, communal unenclosed gardens shared with other properties on site
• Enclosed front garden
• Charcoal BBQ available
• Other arrival dates may be available - please call to enquire
• Parking for up to 4 cars
• Supermarkets within 6 miles, pub/restaurant 0.3 miles, pub 1.5 miles
• Storage for bikes / outdoor equipment
• EV charging point  within 2 miles
• Please note that all group Hen and Stag bookings must be pre-arranged with the owner, additional security deposit may be required.
• Arrival: 15:30 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week