Set in the peaceful village of Eskdale Green close to the Cumbrian coast, this traditional stone cottage has been beautifully renovated to offer a stylish and contemporary holiday home. Sleeping up to eight people in four spacious bedrooms, this stunning property offers a number of luxurious extras, such as an outdoor bathtub, a grand piano, underfloor heating and hi-spec gadgets. Set in glorious Lakeland countryside, it’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with walking, climbing, cycling and wildlife-spotting opportunities all around. But you’ll be equally happy to return to this delightful property at the end of the day to socialise and relax.

The traditional look of this cottage belies its contemporary interiors, though you’ll get a taste of its stylish decor when you approach the substantial solid oak doorway with its stained glass panel. The open-plan lounge/diner is light, airy and relaxing with panoramic country views from five windows, as well as a beautiful stained glass window. Sink into the cosy seating to watch TV on the 3D UHD TV with a sound bar or to listen to the Kawai RX3 professional grand piano if one of your group is musical, or gather around the dining table for a meal with a view. A double-sided wood burner links the living room with the elegant and beautifully equipped kitchen. With changeable surround ceiling lights, an induction hob, a built-in oven, and a boiling water tap among its many features, the kitchen is a pleasure to cook in, and a lovely spot to gather to chat over pre-dinner drinks with the double doors open to the patio. The garden offers another delightful socialising space, with a BBQ, a fire pit and outdoor seating, and several seats where you can enjoy a morning cuppa or evening drink to a soundtrack of birdsong. Treat yourself to a dip in the outdoor tub (which has space for two people) before bed, and don’t be alarmed if you see slow worms – they live in the garden and look a little like snakes, though are in fact harmless legless lizards. At the end of the day, get a restful night’s sleep in the four uniquely designed bedrooms. The Industrial room, Bell room and Scandinavian room are up the open-tread glass-and-oak staircase, along with a bathroom and a shower room. The Garden room is in the annexe, with valley views, patio doors and an en-suite shower room.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- Sleeps 8

- 4 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 2 king-size (1 king-size is in the annex this room is an en-suite)

- 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, TV, shower and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC, plus 1 separate WC

- Induction hob, oven, combination microwave and oven, dishwasher, quooker boiling water tap, fridge

- Freezer, washer/dryer in utility

- Wood burner (logs provided)

- Oil central heating

- Piano - Kawai RX 3 Professional Grand Piano

- Colour changeable lighting system in kitchen. Bluetooth available throughout house, Hi-Fi speaker system in ceilings.

- Smart TV in lounge with Netflix and Apple TV, Blu-Ray, Smart TV in garden room and TV in bathroom

- Wi-Fi included

- Partially enclosed garden with patio, BBQ, fire pit and outdoor furniture

- The hot tub is an outdoor bath which you fill/empty yourself when you are ready to use

- Parking for 2 cars on driveway, further parking opposite the cottage at the entrance to the station

- For smaller groups where the external room is not required, a discount will be offered, please enquire.

- Pub 200 metres

- Shop 100 metres

- Wast Water 5.5 miles

- Please note the garden is home to a family of slow worms: they are an endangered and harmless species but may be mistaken for snakes

- Please note the driveway has a steep initial access and we recommend approaching slowly especially in cars with a low clearance. Reversing onto the drive allows for ease of exit