About this property
Plan a getaway to this beautiful holiday home in the heart of the Lake District, a 19th-century property that was once a church reading room. Today, this stylish retreat boasts a stunning, contemporary look while retaining all its charming original features and comfortable layout. Enjoy the delights of Thornthwaite village, where you’ll find an art gallery and a tearoom with homemade treats, while Bassenthwaite Lake Viewing Point is just 2 miles away. Follow the footpath from the village up to Comb Beck and Whinlatter Forest, which has abundant walks, mountain bike trails, and treetop adventures. Discover the Georgian town of Cockermouth, the birthplace of William Wordsworth (11 miles), and Keswick (3.5 miles), nicknamed the adventure capital of the Lake District. Meet meerkats, lemurs and red pandas at the Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite (6 miles), or uncover the Senhouse Roman Museum in coastal Maryport (17.5 miles).
Step inside and unwind in this elegant country retreat, full of contemporary design that beautifully blends with the property’s heritage features. The bright and airy living room, offers high ceilings and large sash windows, creating a wonderful sense of space – the perfect spot to relax in front of the roaring wood burner and Smart TV after a day’s exploring. A cosy snug room just off the living area offers lovely garden views and great entertainment for quiet evenings in, with a Wii, Smart TV and comfortable seating. The stylish split-level kitchen is equipped for all your culinary adventures, and leads to a handy utility space on a higher level. Dine under the archway between the living room and the kitchen and catch up on the day’s adventures. Upstairs, you’ll find three beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with tranquil forest views. Choose between a king-size bedroom, a single bedroom, or a double bedroom boasting the luxury of a free-standing bath. The chic family bathroom features a shower over the bath, and there’s a separate WC.
From this lovely kitchen, head outside into the enclosed, west-facing, courtyard garden. Settle into the gravelled seating area, surrounded by pretty borders and peaceful woodland views – the perfect setting for slow mornings or relaxed evenings. On-road parking sits right outside the cottage.
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 single
- 1 bathroom – 1 family bathroom with a shower over the bath, 1 separate WC and 1 free-standing bath in the double bedroom
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer
- Wood burner (guests to provide their own logs)
- Smart TV with Wii, Smart TV with DVD player, Samsung Bluetooth Speaker
- Enclosed courtyard garden with garden furniture and beautiful views
- On-road parking is available outside the cottage
- Pub and shop 1.5 miles
- Please note there’s a step between the kitchen and utility, and a step between the living room and snug
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake