Just a few miles from Keswick, this traditional cottage has been sympathetically updated to make a wonderful holiday home for up to eight guests. A former home of the poet WH Auden, this spacious property offers glorious views of the surrounding fells with Blencathra to the north and Helvellyn to the south. Tastefully decorated and charmingly furnished, the cottage has plenty of quirky and characterful features including exposed stonework, timber beams, flagstone flooring, warming wood burners and picture windows offering gorgeous scenery.
The cosy lounge has a large walk-in bay window offering uninterrupted fell views, comfortable seating, window benches, a Smart TV and exposed beams, making an ideal space to unwind at the end of a great day. An additional snug provides extra space to relax, with a wood burner, ceiling beams and Smart TV. The light-filled conservatory is a lovely space for reading a book and admiring the panoramic views and leads into a handsome dining room. With a wood burner, feature fireplace and original serving hatch, the dining room leads into the fully equipped hand-made kitchen with its antique butcher’s block, Honister slate flooring and feature fireplace. Upstairs, there’s a delightful Jack-and-Jill bathroom and four cosy bedrooms with lovely views: a king-size room, a twin and two cheerful doubles, one with an en-suite bathroom with an original cast-iron bath. The pretty back garden offers extensive lawns with mature trees and a patio perfect for dining alfresco and enjoying the breathtaking views towards the fells.
Within easy reach of Threlkeld (1 mile), Derwentwater (6 miles) and Bassenthwaite Lake (7.5 miles), this fresh, welcoming retreat is ideal for walkers, climbers, cyclists and nature lovers exploring the heart of the Lake District. Attractions in Keswick (4.5 miles) include the Puzzling Place, the Derwent Pencil Museum and the Theatre by the Lake.