Cottage in Cumbria

Ideally situated at the heart of the thriving town centre, this picturesque cottage offers cosy, light and relaxing accommodation for couples, smaller families and friends eager to explore Keswick and the stunning northern reaches of the Lake District. The cottage is close to a fabulous array of art galleries, restaurants and pubs, with the historic Alhambra Cinema just across the road. Keswick boasts a wealth of attractions including the Theatre by the Lake, the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and Keswick Adventure Centre. The northern edge of Derwentwater is just half a mile away, offering opportunities for canoeing, boat trips and peaceful lakeside strolls. More experienced walkers can attempt the fells and mountains of Latrigg (2.5 miles), Blencathra (7 miles) and Skiddaw (6.5 miles). Other attractions include the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle (2 miles), Bassenthwaite Lake (5 miles) and Honister Slate Mine (8.5 miles), with Buttermere (10.5 miles) and Crummock Water (11 miles) just a little further afield. Accessed via a characterful archway, this light and tastefully decorated cottage features a spacious, fully equipped and stylishly arranged kitchen/diner. With a beautiful tiled floor, ample storage space and attractive work units, this is a sociable room where you can get together, rustle up tasty meals and plan the next day s events. The dining space is situated between dual aspect windows, perfect for romantic meals for two, breezy breakfasts and home cooked evening dinners. Exploring the ground floor further, the bright and cheerful sun room is perfect for getting away and curling up with a good book in the evening. You will also find the first bedroom downstairs: a fresh and charming twin room which can be made up as a king size on prior request. There s also a refreshing family bathroom complete with a shower over the bath and a WC. Stairs lead up and into the cosy and inviting lounge on the first floor. Offering a vaulted ceiling, wooden beams, and a range of quirky features and soft furnishings, this is a wonderful area where you can gather and relax at the end of a fabulous day. Also featuring a wood burner effect electric fire and TV, the lounge is perfect for relaxing in the evenings with a favourite movie. The first floor also features the second bedroom: a restful double room with plenty of storage space, alongside an invigorating shower room. Going outside, the charming enclosed patio garden has plenty of outdoor seating and provides a delightful spot for everyone to sit out and enjoy some al fresco drinks in the evening.