Offering spacious and stylish holiday accommodation for eight guests, this beautifully updated Victorian residence sits close to the northern banks of Bassenthwaite Lake. Situated in the picturesque hamlet of Dubwath, the property offers delightful views of the lake and the mountains, and has a range of features including big bay windows, a wood burner and a pretty garden. Perfect for water sports fans, nature watchers, climbers and hikers, this charming retreat makes a fabulous base for discovering the spellbinding northern corner of the Lake District.

The hallway has oak flooring and stained-glass windows, and leads through to a warm, characterful lounge with a bay window, cosy wood burner and ample seating. The stunning open-plan kitchen/diner has a sweet breakfast bar, chic dining area and additional seating, providing a fantastic space for hearty breakfasts or celebratory meals. On the first floor there’s a stylish marble-walled bathroom and three bedrooms decorated in light pastel shades: a pretty en-suite double, a spacious super-king-size room with views over the lake, and a cheerful king-size room with three steps up to a bathroom. The final bedroom is a king-size suite on the second floor. Set in the eaves of the house, this room has a stylish en-suite bathroom and atmospheric low-level lighting. Outside, the enclosed garden features a courtyard-style patio with outdoor furniture, a chiminea, a table tennis table and steps up to a charming lawn.

Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve and Bassenthwaite Lake Station are within half a mile, making this a great base for nature spotting, sailing, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and paddleboarding. The Lakes Distillery (1 mile) and Lake District Wildlife Park (2 miles) are north of Bassenthwaite Lake, with Mirehouse and Gardens (5.5 miles) on the way to the thriving town of Keswick at the head of Derwentwater (8 miles).

Additional information and rules

- 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size (zip-and-link can be made up as a twin on request), 1 double and 2 king-size

- 4 bathrooms – 3 en-suites with shower and WC and 1 bathroom with shower and WC

- Double electric oven and induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, wine cooler and fridge/freezer

- Travel cot and highchair available

- Smart TV in lounge and all bedrooms

- Private enclosed garden with patio, seating, Chimenea, outdoor lawn games and table tennis

- Dart board in the hallway

- Private parking on the drive for up to four cars

- Pub, shop and restaurant less than 1 mile

- The cottage welcomes up to 2 small or medium dogs in all the downstairs rooms and areas

- Christmas available from Wednesday 20th December for 7 nights for £3015 - please call to book

- Cottage will only accept small to medium size dogs

- Only full weeks over Christmas