About this property
Cockermouth 6.9 miles. Squirrel Cottage is a charming end-terrace cottage resting in the picturesque village of Bassenthwaite, Cumbria. Boasting character features throughout and a garden with spectacular views over the stunning Lake District National Park, this cottage is perfectly suited to a small family or active group of friends looking to discover the varying terrains of this wonderful area. Entering the property, the living and dining room invites you in to enjoy the space with your friends and family; gather to enjoy tasty home-cooked meals before settling into the plush sofas to watch the TV after a long of exploring your surroundings. Take advantage of the kitchen and rustle up delicious meals on the electric double oven and hob, or perhaps prepare a pot of tea to enjoy in the conservatory while admiring the views of the fells. As the evening draws to a close, head to the bedrooms for some well-earned rest; the cottage hosts a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, each have been thoughtfully decorated with neutral colours and quality storage for your belongings. Guests will also benefit from a bathroom complete with a bath, a shower over, a basin and a WC, where you can freshen up ahead of another busy day of exploring. Spend your summer evenings dining al fresco in the garden; the lovely lawned area is home to a picnic bench, providing a tranquil spot for your morning coffee. Treat your group to a meal out in The Sun Inn, offering a traditional menu and good real ales. For days out while at the cottage, The Lake District Wildlife Park is within easy reach and offers a day of discovering a world of exotic species and native wildlife, making for a fun-filled day for animal lovers and younger members of your group. Conveniently located within the Lake District National Park, Squirrel Cottage has an abundance of walking and cycling routes of varying difficulties; you will be spoilt for choice with the range of terrains to explore, up the peaks, through the valleys and of course, along the picture-perfect lakesides. Slightly further afield is the thriving town of Keswick, which is home to plenty of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés to fuel your excursions throughout your stay. For a day of exploring, visit the Aira Waterfall which is partly reachable by car, before setting off on foot through the nature trails to reach the cascading waters and stunning view points across the magnificent landscapes. Choose Squirrel Cottage for a memorable holiday in a superb location.
The market town of Cockermouth rests in the north west of the Lake District, offering a largely unspoilt area of bountiful views of varying landscapes. Just 13 miles away from the bustling town of Keswick, Cockermouth is most famous for being the birthplace of both William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian. Cockermouth now offers a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants and makes for a peaceful holiday destination any time of year.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, Utility( outbuilding with washing machine and tumble dryer).
Living/dining room with woodburner.
Conservatory
Electric heating (Inluding storage heaters) with wood burning stove.
TV, DVD player.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Initial supply of logs supplied, additional supplies of wood can be purchased locally.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot in property.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Garden with lawn and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 6.8 miles, pub 0.6 miles.
Note: There are steps to access the cottage
Reviews (19)
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Nicholas
We enjoyed our stay at squirrel cottage the property itself was spotless beds were comfortable view was stunning the only downsides were parking that was a bit of a mission if you have a large vehicle the pub was a bit far for me as I can't walk very far so we had to get taxis there and back I would not return for those reasons but for anyone who can walk and doesn't mind the tight parking I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage it's a lovely property
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Hannah
The location was excellent and the views from the open conservatory were out of this world. Check in went very smoothly and the cottage was very clean and tidy when we got there. Plenty of pots and pans in the kitchen, games and puzzles and a lovely log burner to relax in front of. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs to play in. Lots of clean towels available and the beds were very comfortable. The hot water tank was a little noisy in the middle of the night but nothing we couldnât deal with. The only downside to the stay we feel was the check out time. We think 9am is a little early to have everything packed and the cottage clean and tidy especially with little ones in tow. Overall it was an excellent stay and we will be returning.
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Jeffrey
We were there on a very cold, wet week and the heating was very efficient. The cottage is well placed for getting to lots of popular places in the Lakes. One warning, we arrived in the dark and rain and drove past as the name sign at the top of the drive wasn't obvious against the wall.