Set in an elevated position a couple of miles from Skiddaw mountain, this warm Victorian Lakeland house makes for a comfortable sanctuary for 12 guests bringing two dogs. Within easy reach of the peaks littering the northern edge of Derwentwater, this three-storey house is perfect for walkers, runners and cyclists eager to explore the northwest Lake District. Decorated in keeping with its original features, the house offers a games room, a snug and open fires for dogs to relax around after a day on the fells and riverbanks.
The bright sitting room is a place to spread maps out ahead of a day’s walk and its marble fireplace sure to be popular come nightfall. The snug is a refuge for those seeking quiet time to enjoy a book, podcast or TV programme by the fire. Aromas from the kitchen flood the house quickly and the dining table is a spot where everyone can toast to their adventures after a table football match in the games room. Three of the first floor’s four bedrooms have en-suite facilities: a front-facing double bedroom with a bay window and a rear-aspect twin room have en-suite shower rooms, while a rear-aspect double room has an en-suite bathroom. A fourth bedroom, a twin bedroom, is close to the family shower room. The second floor houses two double bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms. The front of the house has a small fore-courted garden, while a self-contained paved yard sits to the rear.
Keswick town centre (200 metres) has a plethora of dog-friendly shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, an ideal base to venture out to the shores of Derwentwater (2 miles) with its myriad attractions, along with accessible peaks such as Skiddaw (5 miles). For a change of scenery, the market town of Penrith (17 miles), loves to welcome visitors on two and four legs.