About this property
A first floor apartment in the centre of Cockermouth that s an ideal base for a couple or young family looking to explore the North Lakes and unspoilt Cumbrian coast.
Located just off Cockermouth s main street, you will find a good selection of local independent shops and restaurants on your doorstep. The town is the birthplace of William Wordsworth, and his House and Gardens are just 150 metres away. Enjoy a walk along the River Derwent or head to The Lakes Distillery. In the summer, you can catch a complimentary bus to beautiful Buttermere from the town (runs from 17th July to 5th September). Walk from the centre of town onto the top of Watch Hill (3.5 miles) for a fabulous view across the Solway Firth to Scotland, or south to the hills and the northern valleys. Or, why not try out some of the bike tracks or Go Ape at Whinlatter Forest, only 7.5 miles away? Keswick is only 14 miles away and hosts the popular Mountain Festival annually with some world class sports, outdoor activities, talks and films, with live music. As you enter the property through its private entrance, you will find coat and boot storage just inside the front door. Head up the stairs to the first floor and you will find a bright and spacious lounge with a cosy corner sofa and wall mounted Smart TV where you can catch up on your favourite series after a day out exploring. Off the lounge is the kitchen which is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave a fridge with an ice compartment, and a washing machine. There is a dining table in the lounge where you can enjoy breakfast before heading out to explore. There is a pretty, single bedroom off the lounge, with a pull out trundle bed which is ideal for children under 10 years, allowing the apartment to sleep four. Head back into the hallway and up the stairs to the second floor where you will find a double bedroom and a bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC. There is restricted on street parking just 10 metres outside the property for you to unload and there is a car park 350 metres away, with unrestricted parking in other areas of the town. There is a small area in front of the property entrance, where you can sip a coffee or read a good book of an evening, and enjoy the sunshine. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 double and 1 single with pull out trundle bed for a child. 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and washing machine. Smart TV in lounge. Small outside area to front of property. No parking at the property pay and display car park 350 yards away. Shops, bars and restaurants are within immediate vicinity. Sleeps 3 1 child 10 years and under.
Accommodation
Complex of properties, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Romantic, Family friendly, Apartment, Cottage, Yes