3 Bedroom Cottage in Keswick

Set just back from Keswick’s busy marketplace, this property is a short walk from the local shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs - perfect for anyone hoping to abandon the car for a few days. With something for everyone, Keswick is also home to a famous Pencil Museum, swimming pool, crazy golf, climbing wall and art gallery. Leaving the town itself, the beautiful Derwentwater lies just 1 mile away, offering a regular launch service with the option to hop on and off at various points. At Lingholm, visit the walled garden that inspired Beatrix Potter, at Hawse End take a stroll up Catbells via Rowling End, or jump off at Lodore to see the waterfall before treating yourself to a cream tea at the hotel. Rising above nearby Braithwaite is the mountainous Whinlatter Forest, home to paths, bike trails and Go Ape - great for adrenaline junkies. Tastefully modernised to offer a stylish blend of original features and modern comforts, this three-bedroom property is an ideal base from which to explore this area of the Lake District National Park. Enter via the side entrance into the chic contemporary kitchen, which features a handy drying area for damp paws, boots and coats. The light and airy kitchen comprises an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and oak dining table to seat up to six guests. The lounge is a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, with a tall Victorian sash window, gas wood burner, inviting sofas and large TV with BluRay player and HDMI input for games consoles - ideal for teens. A winding staircase leads up to the first floor where a super-king-size bedroom, main shower room and additional WC with washing machine are located. Meanwhile, on the second floor you will find a double bedroom and a twin bedroom that can be made up as a super-king on request. Outside, there is a pleasant front garden with a seating area for enjoying a cup of coffee in the sunshine.