This is a traditional retreat for three people and one dog, located right in the heart of the popular village of Braithwaite. The ground floor of this cosy cottage is open plan, with the fully fitted kitchen just one step up from the living/dining area. On the first floor are the two bedrooms, a lovely double and a cosy single, and family shower room. As well as parking for a car, outside you'll find a welcome bench and picnic bench and stone outbuilding, ideal for securely storing bikes if you'd like to explore on two wheels instead of four.

In Braithwaite, you'll find a wonderful village shop and three pubs to choose from, all serving real ales and hearty home-cooked meals. Walkers will delight at the great choice of routes on offer straight from the front door. Head up local fell Barrow for stunning panoramic views or walk along the beck to the beautiful Newlands Valley. Pack a picnic and spend a day on the fell tops tackling the famous Coledale Horseshoe, a circular walk that's a must for any serious hill walker. Why not hire mountain bikes at Whinlatter Forest? You'll find three dedicated cycling trails - not to mention a friendly cafe for refreshments afterwards!

If you do fancy venturing further afield, take a scenic drive through the Lakes to the pretty village of Grasmere. Visit Dove Cottage, the former home of the poet William Wordsworth, before stocking up on the village's famous gingerbread. Continue on to Ambleside for a look around the independent shops before enjoying lunch at one of the quirky cafes. Keswick is only 3 miles from Braithwaite; often called the adventure capital of the North Lakes, why not try your hand at ghyll scrambling or canyoning with one of the local adventure companies?

Head inside straight into the open-plan living/dining/kitchen area on the ground floor, a great social space ideal for a holiday home. The living area has a two-seater sofa and armchair, cosily positioned around the electric stove. There's a smart TV for entertainment and by the window overlooking the yard is the drop-leaf table and chairs. Up a single step from the living area is the kitchen, compact but well equipped with everything you'd need for a self catering holiday: there's an electric cooker and hob, fridge/freezer, useful washing machine, clothes airer and handy microwave.

Up the open tread stairs from the living area to the first floor where you'll find the two bedrooms and shower room. As you climb the stairs the ceiling becomes lower as you step on to the landing which has a modern Velux window set into the sloping roof. Please note, the open tread feature of the stairs may not be suitable for very young children. The lovely double room is light and bright, with a handy wardrobe and chest of drawers for storage, and views of the Helvellyn range and Skiddaw. The second bedroom is a cosy single, with a useful chest of drawers. The shower room contains the WC, wash basin and modern shower cubicle, great for reinvigorating tired muscles after a day out on the fells.

Outside is a gravelled yard area which provides parking for a car. There is also a picnic bench and separate bench out here, ideal for lunch alfresco or for a peaceful few moments with a good book. There's also a useful stone outbuilding for securely storing two to three bikes if you'd prefer to explore on two wheels.

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking

- 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 single

- 1 shower room with shower and WC

- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine

- Wood burner-effect electric fire

- There is a step up to the kitchen from the lounge area

- Smart TV

- Courtyard garden with garden furniture

- There are 2 small steps up to the property

- Off-road parking for 1 car available on-site; further on-street parking available close by

- Secure bike storage

- Shop, pub, restaurant within half a mile of the property

- Towels not provided

- Please note young children will need to be supervised when using the stairs in the property