Squirrel Cottage

Squirrel Cottage consists of an open plan living space with oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dining seating for two people, woodburning stove, and TV. The bedroom is a double with en-suite bathroom. Outside, there is a patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets. Sorry, no smoking. You'll find a shop in 1.5 miles, pub in 1.4 miles, and lake 1.5 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels included in the rent. Wherever your exploration takes you, enjoy all this with a stay at Squirrel Cottage.

Sitting at the foot of the Whinlatter and Thornthwaite Forest and between the magnificent northern lakes of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, is the village of Thornthwaite. Thornthwaite boasts a contemporary art gallery exhibiting many local artists and its teashop and the Church of Thornthwaite St.Mary with its origins dating back to 1240 The beautiful Comb Beck runs alongside the village into the nearby lake. Thornthwaite affords fantastic views towards Skiddaw and access to both leisurely strolls and challenging fell walks from the doorstep. The beautiful Newlands Valley is close by and is great to walk or cycle, especially if you like to stumble across pubs and tea shops and its ‘buggy friendly’! The whole of the National Park is accessible from Thornthwaite but close by are Keswick, Braithwaite and attractions like Derwentwater for its sailing and kayaking, The Whinlatter Visitors Centre with its ‘Go Ape’, mountain biking and children’s play area, Mire house, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the lake and Armathwaite Hall for luxury afternoon teas.




Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.