About this property
Wonderfully located for walking and birdwatching, this home sits in a quaint hamlet of Dubwath, near Bassenthwaite Lake. The view from the living/dining room is breathtaking bring your binoculars!
Thanks to the house s location in Dubwath, near Bassenthwaite Lake, you can enjoy waterside wanders and leave the car at home. If it s a hot day, jump in for a refreshing dip before you continue your stroll. Whilst enjoying the sights and the tranquillity, keep your eyes peeled for osprey. Make the 6 mile trip to Mirehouse and Gardens, where you can follow the Rhododendron Walk and visit the lakeside church of St Bega. If there are any keen golfers on your party, Cockermouth Golf Club is less than 2 miles from your door and has lovely greens. This part of the lakes is quickly growing as a go to destination for foodies with many delicious independent restaurants in easy reach, including the award wining Bassenthwaite Lake Station café. Step inside the entrance hall which leads to a handful of useful rooms: a drying room for coats and boots, a laundry with washer/dryer, and a WC. Head up to the first floor and reach the bright kitchen, which has a quirky sloping ceiling, dishwasher, microwave, fan oven and induction hob. Once you ve cooked, move to the dining table in the light, airy dining room to enjoy the stunning panoramic views. The table shares its space with the lounge, where there is a wood burner to keep the chills at bay and comfortable sofas and chairs arranged around a TV with DVD player. If you don t fancy a night in front of the screen, enjoy the board games or delve into a book. The two bedrooms are also on this floor. One is a king size, the other a super king that can be made up as a twin on request. The bedrooms share the family bathroom, where you can soak in the bath or freshen up in the walk in shower. If you need entertaining and there are competitive guests among you, head to the games room in the garage, complete with a table tennis table for a fun filled, family friendly night in. Sit on the benches in the enclosed garden with a drink in hand while you wait your turn. There is off road parking for two cars in front of a garage. There is also space next to the gates for other cars to park on the road. Need to know: 2 bedrooms: 1 king size, 1 super king (can be made up as a twin if requested at time of booking). 1 bathroom with bath and walk in shower, 1 WC. Dishwasher, microwave, fan oven and induction hob. Utility room with washer/dryer. Wood burner initial supply of logs and firelighter provided. Additional logs and kindling can be bought from the owner. TV, DVD player. Wi Fi included. Enclosed garden with seating. Off road parking for 2 cars in front of a garage, plus space to park on the road. There is an external 13 amp socket which can be used for car charging, payment to be made directly to the owner for this. Table tennis in garage. Shop within 6 miles, pub 1 mile. Although infants are welcome, neither of the bedrooms are large enough for a travel cot and no cots or highchairs are provided a Moses basket or similar will fit.
Accommodation
Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Pub within 1 mile, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Does not allow pets, Yes, Yes