Cottage in Cumbria

Situated in the small, peaceful village of Applethwaite, between the lakes of Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater, this ground floor apartment is nestled amongst some of the Lake District s most breathtaking scenery. Keen walkers will appreciate the wealth of walks on their doorstep, including the ramble up Latrigg, which affords panoramic views of Keswick and the surrounding fells, whereas the more adventurous might prefer to hike to the top of Skiddaw. Despite its rural location, this property is only 1.5 miles from the shops, eateries and outdoor equipment specialists of Keswick. For something a little more sedate, why not head to the historic house, gardens and woodland at Mirehouse or visit the popular Derwent Pencil Museum. This ground floor apartment is clean and modern with some beautiful views of the garden and the countryside beyond. Neutral tones throughout add to the sense of light and space, making it a comfortable home from home. Once you ve parked up, head down the twenty steps to the front door and take off muddy shoes in the convenient porch. The hallway leads into the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where floor to ceiling windows allow light to flood the space and the views to speak for themselves. There are comfortable sofas to sink into of an evening and a wood burner adds extra warmth and comfort. The dining table divides the space and offers plenty of seating for everyone, whether you re dining, socialising or planning the next day s adventure. Beyond this, there is a compact and well equipped kitchen. There is also a washing machine in the cloakroom and a freezer in the porch. Adjacent to the living space, you ll find the double bedroom with south facing French doors that open up on to the garden. There are also two single bedrooms and a family bathroom to complete the accommodation. The mature garden is wonderful with a range of shrubs and trees. There is a lovely patio with seating where you can soak up the views and tranquillity with a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Please note: the garden is shared with the other property on site. There is also shared bike storage available. The bike storage is shared with the other property and comes on a first come first served basis (you will need to provide your own lock).