About this property
The stunning vistas of the Newlands Valley offer miles of memorable walks and bike rides, with a lovely choice of pubs in quaint villages like Braithwaite (3 miles) along the way to provide a well earned rest. The lakes of Derwentwater (3 miles east), Buttermere and Crummock Water (both 4.5 miles west) are nearby, offering glorious views and plenty of opportunities for water sports and cruises. Local landmarks include the Bowder Stone (6 miles), Honister Slate Mine (8 miles), Whinlatter Forest Park (5 miles) and the Lake District Wildlife Park (10 miles). The market town of Keswick (5.5 miles) has plenty of pubs and restaurants, and is home to the Theatre by the Lake, Puzzling Place and the Derwent Pencil Museum. On entering this light and charming ground floor apartment, you will find the refreshing and inviting open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge makes a lovely space to unwind in, with a TV, plenty of seating and a wood burner effect electric fire set in an original stone fireplace. The dining area is ideal for everyone to gather to chat about the day, prepare the next day s exploits and share a favourite family meal. The delightful kitchen has a useful range of equipment including an electric oven with ceramic hob, microwave, washing machine and an under counter fridge with an ice compartment. Exploring further, the apartment has two welcoming and cosy bedrooms, each with a TV. There s a tastefully decorated double room with beautiful views and an en suite bathroom complete with bath and WC. There s also a fresh and relaxing twin room with an en suite shower room, with shower and WC. Heading outside, the seating area is a lovely spot for a morning coffee or a glass or two of wine in the evening and offers superb views over the valley. Off road parking space is available opposite the cottage. There s also storage space, shared with the other properties on site, suitable for bikes, outdoor equipment and muddy boots please bring your own bike locks. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 en suite bathroom with bath and WC, 1 en suite shower room with shower and WC. Electric oven with ceramic hob, washing machine / dryer , fridge, freezer and microwave. Electric fire. Oil fired central heating. TV in lounge, TV in each bedroom. Regret no Wi Fi. Towels not included. Seating area outside. Off road parking for 2 cars. Shared storage for bikes and outdoor equipment. Complex of properties. Newlands Cottage is self contained and can be booked with the apartment upstairs to accommodate groups of up to 8 people. Please note the drive is shared with two other properties on site. Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates please call to book. Spa passes available for a luxury nearby spa (Must be pre booked through the owners and subject to availability). Pub 1.5 miles, Derwentwater 3 miles.
Accommodation
Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Complex of properties, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Apartment, Cottage, Yes