Blencathra

About this property

Tucked away in the popular town of Keswick in Cumbria is this delightful four-bedroom property, Blencathra. Providing the perfect gateway to the Lake District National Park and boasting some original Victorian features throughout, dog-friendly accommodation and a woodburning stove, Blencathra welcomes eight guests, ideal for families or groups of friends to bask in the ultimate getaway to Cumbria. Enter your new home-from-home to discover a pleasant sitting room complete with gas fire and Smart TV where you and your loved ones can saviour a movie marathon at the end of a day of adventures; venture to the spacious open-plan living space with a full-equipped kitchen, sure to excite any budding chef, where you and your family can prepare, cook and enjoy mealtimes altogether. Settle down in the impressive dining room for a formal affair or make use of the private gravelled patio where you can delight in casual dining or a late-night tipple. Retreat back inside to warm up in front of a roaring woodburning stove or indulge a revitalising shower in the spacious shower room before retiring to one of four thoughtfully-presented bedrooms including a king-size with TV, second-floor king-size with TV and sofa, a double and a second-floor twin, all boasting plenty of storage to house your personal belongings. If you can tear yourself away from this lovely home, begin your day in the centre of Keswick, home to Keswick Museum, Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and Derwent Water Lake, in addition to a splendid array of pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and shops, ideal for stocking up on the self-catered essentials or treating your loved ones to some hearty fare. Within accessible distance by car, travel to Ullswater and admire the natural beauty of Aira Force Waterfall or try your hand at a selection of watersports at Ullswater lake. If you prefer a greater challenge, why not attempt to summit Scafell Pike? Alternatively, in Bowness-on-Windermere there are a plethora of more relaxing pastimes to fill your days including Windermere Golf Club, Holehird Gardens, The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and National Trust owned Hill top, the former home of the much-loved children’s author. However you choose to while your days away in Cumbria, do it from the homely base of Blencathra.

The tourist hub of the northern Lake District is the well-known town of Keswick, which has a lot to offer travellers at any time of year. The town offers a wide variety of stores and eateries to suit every taste, as well as miniature golf, wonderful parks, the renowned Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and fantastic mountain biking opportunities. Derwentwater, a beautiful lake at the head of the breathtaking Borrowdale Valley, is only a short stroll from the town centre. The stunning Newlands Valley is nearby, situated between Braithwaite and Buttermere, and the charming Bassenthwaite Lake is definitely worth a visit. Everything from a leisurely stroll through the countryside to a strenuous walk up Skiddaw or the renowned Catbells is available. Visit the Jennings Brewery, Mirehouse, a magnificent home and gardens on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, or go on a wonderful boat tour of Derwentwater. Any time of year, this is a terrific Lakeland visit because to the abundance of family-friendly attractions, beautiful parks, and the neighbouring Lake District Wildlife Park.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x second-floor king-size with TV and sofa, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Dining room.

Sitting room with gas fire

Gas central heating.

Range cooker with electric double oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.

Smart TV, TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Roadside parking available.

Gravelled patio with furniture.

1 well behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, river 0.2 miles.

Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am