About this property
Penrith 7.6 miles. Cedars is a characterful, Grade II listed home nestled in the picturesque village of Temple Sowerby near Penrith, with easy access to the Lake District National Park. This large and inviting dwelling offers a well-appointed, spacious abode for a family/family group of up to ten, looking to explore the delights of Cumbria and the lakes. Park up with an off-road space available, or for additional parking, locate a small parking area, 100 meters away, before travelling a short distance on foot, to reach your delightful new home. Step indoors and locate the utility and garage, where you can store your muddy boots and gear after a day of hiking, before lighting the open fire and cosying up in the sitting room, with a Smart TV on offer for entertainment. The kitchen/diner is well-equipped for a self-catered stay, where you can prepare homecooked meals for all of the family, to be enjoyed formally in the traditional dining room. If the weather allows, venture outdoors into the enclosed garden, complete with a lovely lawned area, perfect for sundowners, before sloping off to sleep, where five bedrooms await upstairs, including two double rooms, two twin, and a single with trundle, offering flexibility for all types of visitors. Two bathrooms and a cloakroom complete the home, with plenty of space to prepare for your Cumbrian itinerar. Head to the historic, market town of Appleby-In-Westmorland, with its ancient castle, river crossing, and beautiful Market Square. A little further away, discover the stunning town of Penrith, with its shops, cafes, and pubs, as well as a range of outdoor activities, such as golf and rock climbing, hiking through the Thacka Beck Nature Reserve, and tours of Brougham Castle and its remains, or for a day trip, head to Hadrian’s Wall, to follow the nature-filled walking path and discover its Roman remains. With easy access to the Lake District National Park, spend time admiring the sight of endless rolling hills and shimmering lakes, with so much to see and do in the area, or stay a little closer to home and visit the National Trust grounds of Acorn Bank, with its landscaped gardens and woodland estate, perfect for wildlife spotting. Embark on a Cumbria adventure at Cedars.
The bustling market town of Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, enjoys a central position between the Lake District, the Westmoorland Dales and North Pennines and is ideally placed for taking in all that the region has to offer. Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops, the sandstone buildings of Penrith hide intriguing yards, lanes and alleyways, with a myriad of attractive cottages, gardens and little shops. With a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment, Penrith also offers a museum, and Millennium Trails round the historic city streets. Within easy reach of the town is Rheged – an innovative visitor centre with shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a giant cinema screen showing educational and informative films. Brougham Castle, Brougham Hall (The Windsor of the North), Lowther Castle and Gardens, Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England) and the historic city of Carlisle are all a short drive away, as is the stunning scenery of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 2 x double, 2 x twin, 1 x single with trundle.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Garage for bike storage
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for open fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car in front of the garage; alternative parking includes to the roadside in the village, or in a small parking area for approximately 10 cars, 100 meters from the property.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: There are steps throughout the home, making it unsuitable for those with limited mobility