House in Cumbria

About this property

Offering tasteful and cosy accommodation for five guests, this impressive Victorian mid terrace house enjoys a fantastic, elevated position within easy reach of the northern bank of Bassenthwaite Lake.

There are some wonderful walks in this spellbinding area, with the northern edge of Bassenthwaite Lake, Setmurthy Woods and Sale Fell all within a couple of miles. Fantastic attractions close to the lake include the Lake District Wildlife Park (2 miles) and The Lakes Distillery (1 mile), along with plenty of opportunities for activities including sailing, golfing and nature spotting. The Bassenthwaite Lake station, a café inside an old train carriage on the former railway line, is only 0.2 miles. In the historic town of Cockermouth (5.5 miles), you can visit the birthplace of the poet William Wordsworth, and the town has a lovely selection of great places to eat and drink too. At the other end of Bassenthwaite Lake, the bustling town of Keswick (8 miles) is home to Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and Keswick Adventure Centre. An inviting hallway leads you into this bright and airy house, and through to the tastefully decorated lounge. Featuring a TV, open fire, plenty of seating and a lovely large bay window with beautiful scenery, this is an ideal spot for relaxing in at the end of a great day out. Exploring further, the attractive dining room is perfect for gathering together to enjoy a delicious meal which you can rustle up in the spacious modern kitchen, equipped with an electric oven, separate electric hob, fridge, dishwasher and a useful breakfast table. The freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer can all be found in the handy utility room also on the ground floor you will find a WC. Heading up the stairs to the half landing you will find the main family bathroom and a wet room. The bathroom features a bath, a shower cubicle and a WC, while the wet room has a shower and WC. A few more steps lead up to the first floor where there are three light and tastefully decorated bedrooms: the super king size room has stunning views out towards Sale Fell. The twin room and the single room each have plenty of storage space and delightful views. Please note, the bedrooms on the second floor are not available for guests. Stepping outside, the back garden features a lawn with a patio area and outdoor furniture, offering a lovely spot to unwind on a lazy afternoon. Off road parking is available for two cars. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 super king size, 1 twin, 1 single. 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and WC, 1 wet room with shower and WC, 1 downstairs WC. Electric oven, separate electric hob, fridge, dishwasher. Freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility room. Open fire Initial supply of logs provided. Oil fired central heating. Smart TV. Towels not included. Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and outdoor furniture. Off road parking for 2 cars. Pub less than 1 mile, shop 5.5 miles, Bassenthwaite Lake within 500 metres.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes, Yes