Cottage in Cumbria

Rise and shine in this lovely home and head straight from your door for fun filled, family friendly days out to remember. If up is the direction which takes your fancy, climb St Sunday Crag or Catstycam, both 3 miles away with panoramic views, or take a well trodden path from the village up to the mighty Helvellyn range taking in Swirrel Edge and Striding Edge. Wander down to the lakeside and hop on a traditional Ullswater Steamer which journeys between Glenridding, Pooley Bridge and Howtown and can also drop you off at Aira Force (3 miles) where you can discover the tumbling waterfall. Further afield, close to Windermere Lake, Kirkstone Pass is 7.5 miles from home and the place to visit if you re a keen mountain biker. Make your way through the courtyard and into the welcoming kitchen/diner which boasts terrific views up to Glenridding Dodd and has all you need to cater for every occasion. Spacious and light, spend time at the table with a morning brew and a ponder over a map of the local area to make plans for the day ahead. With seating for four guests, enjoy communal meals at the dining table and time spent together. For some downtime, switch on the TV or pop your favourite DVD on and sit back, relax and stay warm by the wood burner. On the odd rainy day or evenings in, get competitive over a board game or a puzzle. Climb stairs to the first floor where the two bedrooms await and offer comfortable spaces in which to drift off. One is configured as a super king (which can be made as a twin on request at time of booking), the other is a double; both rooms are light and bright with a lovely, calm ambience. Step down from each room to the shower room. Boasting wonderful, dramatic views, the patio garden is a great place to sip tipples and fill your lungs with fresh air. Sharing a path with other cottages on the terrace, wander down to the car in your designated parking space.