Great Broughton 1.5 miles. Nestled in the small village of Brigham in the Western Lake District is this delightful cottage, Hotchberry. Offering two couples a charming base from which to enjoy both the Lake District and the Cumbrian coast, Hotchberry is home to stylish and contemporary décor. Following a day outdoors, be welcomed in through the porch where you can hang up coats and kick off boots before passing the handy cloakroom and entering the lovely living/dining room. Find a beautiful armchair and sofa to relax on with a Freeview TV to entertain, or pick up a book from the shelf and take a seat at the dining table with a hot drink. A beautifully-fitted kitchen awaits you when your feeling peckish, ideal for those who love to rustle up delicious home-cooked food, with a host of excellent appliances at your fingertips, as well as a perfectly placed breakfast island, with a bench seat and two stools, it's a great place to come together in the morning for a hearty breakfast. Enjoy peaceful moments or some evening drinks within the light and airy conservatory, with vibrant colours and privacy blinds, it's ideal for a rainy day. A good-sized patio garden awaits you in the warmer months with outdoor seating, allowing you to make the most of any warm weather, you can sit and relax whilst planning your next Lakeland adventure! Follow the stairs up to the first floor and freshen up, with a sleek bathroom, you can soak in a sumptuous bath or enjoy a shower in here, with a heated rail to keep your towel toasty warm. Discover two elegant bedrooms, both with double beds, the larger of the two offering a fabulous walk-in wardrobe with an abundance of hanging space and drawers. Right from your doorstep you can enjoy walks along the River Derwent, with the nearby village of Broughton; head to one of the three pubs there for a well deserved drink after a day of walks. Brigham is the perfect location for the Workington to Low Lorton leg of the Coast to coast which can be enjoyed on bike. Discover the historical market town of Cockermouth a delightful town which is host to hold plenty more amenities, with restaurants, cafés shops and pubs to enjoy, along with the wonderful National Trust attraction of Wordsworth House and Garden, a delightfully preserved home of the famous poet, William Wordsworth with guided tours detailing the life of this literary great. Head into the wondrous Lake District National Park for a world of adventure, with outdoor activity organisers offering all kinds of excitement from fearless ghyll scrambling, canoeing and kayaking, paddle-boarding, and abseiling and rock-climbing, there's something for everyone. Visit Bassenthwaite Lake, Crummock Water, Ennerdale and Buttermere which offer you the chance to walk through the scenic Lakes countryside. For some refreshing salty sea air, travel Allonby or Silloth, Hotchberry makes a wonderful base for a Cumbrian couples adventure.

Lying west of the beautiful Lake District and not far from the Cumbrian coast is the village of Great Broughton. Offering a local village shop with a Post Office and three pubs, it makes a great base for a holiday to Cumbria. Plenty of scenic walking routes lie in the surrounding area, with more found along the rugged coastline. Head to Cockermouth to find more amenities including restaurants, shops and pubs, along with the lovely National Trust Wordsworth House and Garden.

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