About this property
With views towards Bassenthwaite, just 7 miles from Keswick. Enjoy kayaking or canoeing on Derwentwater or explore the North Lakes by foot, bike, car, or bus. Mirehouse and Gardens are 4 miles to take a walk down to the shore. The Lake District wildlife park (1 mile) will be a hit for all ages. Set out on foot from the property towards Skiddaw and Blencathra. Skiddaw Summit is England s fourth highest mountain and offers fabulous panoramic views. Treat yourself to a meal in the local pub which is only 0.5 miles away. The market town of Keswick has a great selection of eateries and rainy day activities. Head to Whinlatter Forest (9 miles) where you can ride along a host of tracks and trails, there s a high ropes course, cafe and outdoor play area. Or, for a day of indulgence, enjoy a spa treatment at Armathwaite Hall, less than 1 mile away. As you approach this attractive converted barn you will find the covered entrance with floor to ceiling windows providing a bright and spacious hallway. To the right of the entrance, you will find a handy WC, a utility room, and a well equipped kitchen that has an island and breakfast bar. The formal dining room leads off the kitchen, this room has views of Bassenthwaite in the distance and offers a great space to sit down as a party and catch up on the day s events. Head through the French doors from the dining room into the lounge which has feature stone walls, a double height ceiling with beams that opens into the gallery on the first floor. The large wall mounted Smart TV is perfectly placed to cosy up on the sofa and watch a good movie. From the lounge you can head back into the hallway, to the left of the entrance on the ground floor you will find three en suite bedrooms, a king size, a double and a twin room. Heading up to the first floor from the lounge you will find the unusual landing which moves through the beamed ceiling with a cosy reading snug overlooking the lounge and a small games area to the other side. At either end of the barn on the first floor you will find two spacious en suite king size bedrooms one of which has a dressing room and a small lounge area with a TV. Due to the location of these rooms and low beams, there is some restricted head height. Outside there is a large, enclosed garden with a lawn, a patio and seating. It offers a great spot to read a good book, enjoy a glass of wine or have a coffee on a sunny morning. Need to know: 5 bedrooms 3 king size, 1 double, 1 twin. 5 en suite bathrooms 1 with shower and WC, 2 with baths, separate showers and WCs, 1 with shower over the bath and WC, 1 with bath, handheld shower and WC. Electric Range style oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave. Utility with additional fridge and washer/dryer. Travel cot and highchair available. Smart TV in the lounge, TV in two bedrooms. Large, enclosed garden with lawn, and patio with table and chairs. Private off road parking for 5 cars.
Accommodation
Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Complex of properties, Enclosed garden / patio, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes