Yonder End

About this property

Originally built as a farmhouse in the 19th Century, Yonder End sits within the grounds of the Blencathra Centre on the south facing slope of Blencathra, which provides exceptional views across the valley. This comfortable cottage is ideally placed for those who love the great outdoors with a fantastic choice of walks direct from the door. A short drive from the popular market town of Keswick, with its great collection of local shops, cafes and restaurants along with it’s twice weekly market, waterborne adventures await on Derwentwater and for those who prefer fun on two wheels head to the excellent mountain biking trails of the nearby Whinlatter Forest

Yonder End offers plenty of social space for family and friends with a cosy sitting room with open log fireplace, dining room, and large kitchen. Benefiting from four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shower room, Yonder End offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation throughout the year.

The Blencathra Centre is a national award winning sustainable business and has a Gold Award for Green Tourism and sustainability.

Accommodation:

The front way opens to the inner hallway that runs through the cottage linking the living accommodation on the ground floor. The south facing and comfortable lounge is furnished with chesterfield sofas which are arranged around the welcoming log fire and TV with Freeview and picture windows overlook the garden. The dining room has matching picture windows with views to Helvellyn and the Vale of St John and the large dining table is the ideal place to relax in the evening over dinner with family and friends. The spacious farmhouse kitchen is well equipped and has a family breakfast table. The cottage also offers a spacious walk in pantry and a separate utility room.

Choose from one of four bedrooms, all offering views across the surrounding countryside, two presented with double beds, one particularly spacious with kingsize bed and the final bedroom is a twin. The bedrooms are complemented by two bathrooms each with bath, basin and WC and one with an additional shower cubicle. On the ground floor there is a further shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.

Outside: The gardens are planted with mature shrubs to frame the stunning views. Private parking is available for four cars and a locked garage can be used for secure storage of mountain bikes and outdoor equipment.

Just east of Keswick in the Northern Lakes is the beautiful village of Threlkeld. A well-liked starting location for mountain hikes, Threlkeld town is overshadowed by the steep-sided Blencathra. The Romans lived at Threlkeld from the third to the eighth centuries, while the Norse arrived later. Threlkeld has a history dating back more than 800 years. The village's two taverns initially opened their doors in 1688, while the church there goes back to 1578.The settlement is quiet and unspoiled with beautiful views of Blencathra and the Helvellyn range while being just a few kilometres outside of Keswick.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 2 x double, 1 x twin.

2 x bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with open fire

Central heating.

Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

TV and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Private parking for 4 cars.

Garden with lawned areas.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub, 1.3 miles