Occupying a peaceful and remote location near to Wast Water Lake in West Cumbria, this atmospheric stone cottage offers an idyllic rural escape for visitors to the Lake District. Providing ample accommodation for five guests and two canine companions, this semi-detached holiday home is ideal for families and friends who love the great outdoors. After thrilling days traversing the region’s fells, lakes, woodlands and waterfalls, return here for lazy afternoons in the garden and cosy evenings snuggled around the wood burner.
Lovingly refurbished to blend original features with contemporary comforts, this two-storey property has a relaxed rural elegance with plenty of thoughtful little touches. Wipe down muddy paws and kick off boots in the convenient porch before heading into the homely and welcoming living spaces. Set beneath a wooden, beamed ceiling with a wood burner in the inglenook fireplace, the dining room is a haven of cosiness, perfect for sociable meals or just curling up on the sofa by the wood burner. Next door, the spacious lounge and mezzanine area above offer ample space for socialising, watching TV or curling up with your current read. In warm weather, fire up the BBQ and dine alfresco, while the pups play in the enclosed garden – and stay outside to stargaze in the beautiful dark skies. When it’s time to rest your head, three charming bedrooms – a king-size, a double and a single – offer a blissful night’s sleep before waking up to incredible views. A family bathroom plus an en suite means the entire pack can refresh with ease.
Stroll out the front gate and let the pups sniff out adventure with a multitude of walking trails and cycling routes to discover. It’s a land of extremes with Scafell Pike (England’s highest mountain) and Wast Water (England’s deepest lake) within 6.5 miles. Go wild swimming and fishing on Wast Water, and take history-loving hounds to explore Gosforth’s Viking connections (4.5 miles) and discover dog-friendly Muncaster Castle and Gardens (10 miles).