Tucked between Whinlatter Forest Park and Skiddaw, stay warm and comfortable in this welcoming cottage whilst admiring fantastic views and spending time together.
Welcome to this delightful house sleeping up to six people in the charming village of Thornthwaite. Situated just outside Keswick and offering some of the Lake District's best walking right on the doorstep, it makes a perfect base from which to explore the area. It boasts lovely light decor, comfortable furnishings and wonderful panoramic mountain views to inspire your days out.
The cottage is situated in a veritable walking and cycling paradise with Whinlatter Forest Park on the fell behind you and majestic Skiddaw, England's fourth highest mountain, beyond Bassenthwaite to the front. Whinlatter makes a great place for families to visit with cycling tracks, a fantastic playground, the osprey project and, if you look hard, the odd Gruffalo! Keswick, one of the Lake District's best-loved towns is just 3 miles away, opening up a world of adventurous possibilities both on the fells and on picturesque Derwentwater. Thornthwaite village has its own art gallery and cafe just across the road from the cottage with a wide range of local art for sale and a delicious slice of cake or two for the less artistically inclined. While the neighbouring village of Braithwaite, just over a mile away, has three pubs and is on a very handy bus route back to Thornthwaite.
The cottage is also perfectly placed to make the most of the history and culture of the area with Cockermouth, the delightful Georgian town which was Wordsworth's birthplace just 15 minutes away. While Mirehouse, a beautiful stately home with an abundance of literary links and gorgeous gardens, lies just the other side of Bassenthwaite Lake. Keswick also offers many cultural delights with its own art deco cinema showing mainstream and independent films while the beautifully situated Theatre by the Lake has a varied programme of drama, music and comedy throughout the year. Whether you choose to fill your visit with history, culture, outdoor pursuits or just relaxation in lovely surroundings then this cottage makes an ideal base.
On arrival at the house, guests enter via the rear door. Here there is a large porch with space for muddy boots. From here you progress through to the light, airy kitchen/diner with wonderful views of Skiddaw in the distance. It's well-equipped with double oven and ceramic hobs, a slimline dishwasher, microwave, and a built-in fridge/freezer. There's a wooden dining table for six and a Bose stereo for a spot of ambient dining music.
Through to the main hallway from which you access the bedrooms, bathroom and lovely living room. With a deep comfy sofa and armchairs arranged around the open fire with green slate fireplace and large curved screen Smart TV with Freeview, it makes a gorgeous place to relax. What makes it extra special is the two large windows which, as well as drenching the room in light, also take in the sweeping grandeur of the mountain views.
The master bedroom on this floor has a king-size wooden bedframe, a triple wardrobe and dresser. It also benefits from that glorious view to the front of the house. The comfortable twin room looks out to the rear of the house and has a wardrobe and chest of drawers. The family bathroom is also on this floor with an electric shower over the bath. The cottage's third bedroom suite is a fantastic flexible space. Accessible either from the main hallway, via a stairgated hatch and a steep ladder-style staircase (please note this may be unsuitable for guests with limited mobility), or from outside the house through its own French doors. It's an ideal space whether your party has teens who'd like their own space or grandparents who'd enjoy some peace and quiet. The spacious bedroom has a wooden king-size bedframe, built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers and yet more of those mountain views. Off the bedroom there's an en-suite shower room with mixer shower. The suite also benefits from a lovely downstairs snug, it has a comfy two seater sofa, a desk and a TV. The utility room is beyond the snug where there is a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Moving outside, the cottage benefits from a delightful mature garden with lawns, outdoor seating and dining furniture. Absolutely perfect for making the most of sunny days and outdoor dining opportunities. There is parking for at least two cars on the gated driveway with space for a further car outside the gateway.