Newlands Cottage, Keswick

The stunning vistas of the Newlands Valley offer miles of memorable walks and bike rides, with a lovely choice of pubs in quaint villages like Braithwaite (3 miles) along the way to provide a well-earned rest. The lakes of Derwentwater (3 miles east), Buttermere and Crummock Water (both 4.5 miles west) are nearby, offering glorious views and plenty of opportunities for water sports and cruises. Local landmarks include the Bowder Stone (6 miles), Honister Slate Mine (8 miles), Whinlatter Forest Park (5 miles) and the Lake District Wildlife Park (10 miles). The market town of Keswick (5.5 miles) has plenty of pubs and restaurants, and is home to the Theatre by the Lake, Puzzling Place and the Derwent Pencil Museum. On entering this light and charming ground-floor apartment, you will find the refreshing and inviting open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge makes a lovely space to unwind in, with a TV, plenty of seating and a wood burner effect electric fire set in an original stone fireplace. The dining area is ideal for everyone to gather to chat about the day, prepare the next day’s exploits and share a favourite family meal. The delightful kitchen has a useful range of equipment including an electric oven with ceramic hob, microwave, washing machine and an under-counter fridge with an ice compartment. Exploring further, the apartment has two welcoming and cosy bedrooms, each with a TV. There’s a tastefully decorated double room with beautiful views and an en-suite bathroom complete with bath and WC. There’s also a fresh and relaxing twin room with an en-suite shower room, with shower and WC. Heading outside, the seating area is a lovely spot for a morning coffee or a glass or two of wine in the evening and offers superb views over the valley. Off-road parking space is available opposite the cottage. There’s also storage space, shared with the other properties on-site, suitable for bikes, outdoor equipment and muddy boots – please bring your own bike locks.