Studded against the rugged hillside just 3 miles from beautiful Ullswater is this gem of a property that sleeps nine. Traditional on the outset yet stylish and contemporary inside, you’ll have lots of home comforts to enjoy including a crackling wood burner, a snooker/table tennis table and a welcome pack groaning with goodies. It’s a wonderful chance to reconnect with your loved ones and get back to nature thanks to the lack of phone signal and Wi-Fi, not to mention the tempting footpaths leading from your doorstep. Martindale is a treat to explore, so take to the shoreline of Ullswater and soak up the inspiring views.

Cast aside your muddy coats and shoes in the entrance hallway and grab your mugs of cocoa in preparation for a relaxing evening. The lounge combines retro decor, bold colours and a touch of old-world charm with the wood burner as its focal point, so all you’ll have to do is snuggle up and switch on the TV. SkyTV, DVDs and a music centre provide light entertainment, plus you’ll have the games room/study with its convertible snooker table/tennis table. Mealtimes are a delight in the kitchen/diner, or head outside and enjoy a meal on the terrace. Glass-panelled stairs lead up to four bedrooms, each one quirkily styled including the triple room with its vaulted ceilings. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite shower room, and the remainder share the pleasant bathroom. Outside, the large lawn gives plenty of space to play, and movement-activated lights will come on at night to guide you back to the front door – you may need a torch to help you find your key. Off-road parking for two cars is available on the gravelled driveway, and there is further parking for one car close by.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size bedroom with en-suite, 1 king-size, 1 double with wash-basin and 1 triple with 3 single beds

- 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and a WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and a WC, plus 1 separate WC

- Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer

- Washing machine, tumble dryer

- Welcome pack provided

- Wood burner (initial supply provided)

- SkyTV, DVD, music centre

- Snooker/table tennis

- Swinsty is an off grid retreat, with no Wi-Fi

- Enclosed garden with patio

- Off-road parking for 2 cars on driveway and further parking on the grassed area

- Pubs and shops 6 miles

- Ullswater 1 mile

- Group bookings - these may need to be checked with the owner first before booking

- Please note: no mobile phone reception at the cottage; a landline is available in the property for necessities

- Please note if there is snow or ice on the roads you will need snow chains or a 4x4 to get over the Hawes