Log Cabins to RentStunning lake views, glorious walking opportunities and a great place to take the dog on holiday! The Lake District truly is a remarkable place to visit. Whether it's for week or weekend away, there is lots to see and do; from watersports on Windermere or mountain biking in Grizedale Forest to challenging climbs or gentle stile free walks.
The welcoming and picturesque village of Haverthwaite is home to the popular Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, where you can catch a steam train and head to the southern tip of Windermere just 4 miles away. Other local attractions include the famous Lakeland Motor Museum (2 miles), Fell Foot (4.5 miles) and the Lakes Aquarium in Newby Bridge (4 miles). Coniston Water is to the north (8 miles) and there are some wonderful woodland and lakeside walks to enjoy, with Rusland Moss and Gummer s How nearby (both within 5 miles). To the south, the Furness peninsula is home to the South Lakes Safari Zoo (9.5 miles) and the Laurel and Hardy Museum in Stan Laurel s home town of Ulverston (6 miles). On entering this cosy and inviting property, the kitchen/diner offers a warm welcome. Featuring a wide range of equipment, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler, as well as a handy TV, this is a great space for preparing your favourite meals which you can share around the dining table that overlooks the garden. Exploring the ground floor further, there s a king size bedroom which can be made up as a twin room on request. The main family bathroom is also on this floor, complete with a shower over the bath and a WC. Heading upstairs, the first floor has the light, spacious and airy lounge. This room is full of character, with exposed wooden beams in the vaulted ceiling, a cosy wood burner set in an original fireplace, and far reaching views from the large windows which are set in an exposed stone wall. With a TV and plenty of seating, the lounge is an ideal space for unwinding in at the end of a wonderful day. The second bedroom is also on this floor: a bright and charming king size room with exposed stonework and beautiful views from the window. The bedroom also benefits from an en suite WC. Finally, the second floor houses the stylish shower room complete with a shower cubicle and WC this room is set in the eaves of the house, with a low sloping ceiling and a skylight. Stepping outside, the pretty back garden is enclosed and features a charming patio area with outdoor furniture, providing a delightful space for relaxing and enjoying the glorious surrounding views on a sunny afternoon. Off road parking is available for up to two cars, with further roadside parking just below the house.
Surrounded by country lanes and footpaths, this barn has endless walking opportunities from your doorstep, such as Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof Crags. Drive just 3.5 miles to the cheerful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale with its independent shops and quaint eateries. There are some lovely walks here too along the Lune River to Ruskin s View and Devil s Bridge. Head east into the Yorkshire Dales National Park with its famous White Scar Cave and Ingleton Waterfalls Trail 9 miles away. Alternatively, visit the South Lakes such as Windermere 18 miles away for a day of kayaking or cycling around the picturesque shore. This newly converted 17th century barn still maintains its charm and character, but with all the modern conveniences you need for a relaxing getaway. Enter the bright, open plan kitchen/lounge/diner, perfect for socialising. Prepare meals in the well equipped kitchen, which is fitted with an electric oven and hob, a fridge with a freezer compartment, a microwave and a dishwasher. Enjoy delicious meals at the dining table before settling down by the Jotul wood burner for an evening of film watching. The large bi fold doors, which take up the back wall of the living room, provide you with a beautiful backdrop of countryside views. On the ground floor, you ll also find the twin bedroom which can be made into a king upon request and boasts French doors onto the patio and its own Smart TV. Finally, there is a shower room with a WC and washbasin. Upstairs on the mezzanine, the king bedroom is lovingly furnished with Velux windows to let the light stream in. Head out through the bi fold doors in the living room to the patio, where you can dine alfresco and admire the stunning views from the enclosed garden. There is also a handy lockable bike shed for storing some essential gear. There is private parking for two cars on the property. Guests can also enjoy access to a private section of the river through the owner s fields, where you can spot a variety of wildlife including otters, kingfishers and deer.
Conveniently situated on the A595, just 3 miles from the pretty market town of Cockermouth and only 16 miles from Keswick, this newly refurbished for 2021 property offers a great base to explore the Northern Lakes. Bassenthwaite Lake and the magnificent fells and peaks of Blencathra and Skiddaw are all within 20 miles. Head to Whinlatter Forest and follow the trails for all walking abilities, if you enjoy mountain biking then there are some great tracks to tackle here. Just 8 miles from the seaside town of Maryport with it's long sandy beaches ideal for your canine pals. On a wet day, why not visit the aquarium or roman museum at Maryport, or the local brewery and distillery tours. As you enter the property, you will head into the bright spacious hallway with a high ceiling and Velux windows. The lounge is to your right, offering a fabulous space to kick back and relax on the corner sofa while watching your favourite series or movies on your Netflix account on the Smart TV. From the lounge, you can see the fells in the distance. Through the hallway, you will come to the kitchen which has a utility area and dining table to enjoy your breakfast or dinner. The kitchen has a country feel and opens onto the enclosed courtyard. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. Heading back through the hall and up the wide staircase to the first floor, you will find two generous sized bedrooms, a twin zip and link (which can be made into a super king size on request) and a king size bedroom, both with low, sloping ceilings. There is a family bathroom on the first floor with a shower over bath and WC, also with a low sloping ceiling. There is a private gravel courtyard with seating and charcoal BBQ, it is a real suntrap and has access out to the private parking area which can accommodate up to two small cars.
The pretty village of Edenhall is less than 4 miles from the market town of Penrith, here you will find a great selection of independent shops and restaurants, as well as a train station with a direct service into Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Lake District. The village itself has a country pub serving food and local beer just 350 yards away. Located between the Pennines and the Lake District National Park. Visit Pooley Bridge, which is under 10 miles away, you can take a boat to Howtown where you can walk to Glenridding and catch the boat back to Pooley Bridge. This was one of Wordsworth's favourite walks and offers views of Ullswater and Helvellyn. There are also lovely walks from your front door and lots of opportunities to go cycling along quiet country roads. Located in a pretty courtyard, under a stone archway you will find the property entrance. As you enter the cottage you will find a stylish open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with access out to the enclosed garden. The ground floor is bright and spacious, with lots of contemporary features, there is a well equipped kitchen that features a gas Range style cooker, SMEG fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and microwave. There is a dining area within the kitchen area which offers a great social space to sit down together and catch up or make plans for the days ahead. The lounge has comfy seating and a Smart TV, it is a great place to kick back and relax and watch a good movie or catch up on your favourite series. Head up the staircase to the first floor, here you will find a stunning king size master suite with a wood burner, raised roll top bath which looks out the window across the fields. It also has an en suite shower room with a shower and WC, this bedroom has it all and you will find it hard to pull yourself away. There is a second king size bedroom which is also en suite with a shower and WC, this bedroom has a lovely stone feature wall and beams. The private enclosed garden is accessed from the lounge. It has a fabulous hot tub and views over the private lake and estate. There is ample parking on the estate just 100 yards from the property.
Located in the pretty village of Edenhall with a country pub serving food and local beer just 350 yards away. Perfectly located between the Pennines and the Lake District National Park. Take a trip on a Ullswater Steamers, walk an alpaca, or enjoy a tour of a boutique gin distillery. The lovely market town of Penrith is less than 4 miles away, here you will find a great selection of independent shops and restaurants, as well as a train station with a direct service into Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Lake District. The location is perfect for lovers of the great outdoors, there are lovely walks from your front door and lots of opportunities to go cycling along quiet country roads or for the more experienced cyclist, the Lakes and Dales Loop which takes in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and West Cumbria. Located in a pretty courtyard, as you enter the property you walk into the open plan kitchen/dining area with access out to the enclosed garden. The ground floor is bright and spacious with a well equipped kitchen that features a gas Range style cooker, SMEG fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and microwave. There is a dining area opposite the kitchen which offers a great social space to sit down together and catch up or make plans for the days ahead. Next door to the kitchen on the ground floor you will find the lounge with a cosy wood burner and comfy seating, it is a great place to kick back and relax and watch a good movie or catch up on your favourite series on the Smart TV. Head back through the kitchen and at the bottom of the staircase you will find a stunning wet room with a feature tiled wall and rain shower with WC. Head up the staircase to the first floor, here you will find three individually styled bedrooms, a master king size bedroom with dressing room, and a feature roll top bath in the corner of the bedroom, offering a touch of luxury. There is a second king size bedroom and a double bedroom both with views over the private lake. There is a second bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. The private enclosed garden is accessed from the kitchen/dining area. It has a fabulous hot tub, seating, and views over the private lake and estate. There is ample parking on the estate just 100 yards from the property.
This is the perfect base for you to discover the wonders of the Lake District. Only half a mile south of Hawkshead, you are in an idyllic location for enjoying excellent village shops, pubs, and restaurants, while also benefiting from a peaceful and relaxing spot where you can enjoy the picturesque scenery and wildlife. Ambleside is 6 miles away where you can hire a boat or enjoy a cruise on the lake. A little closer to your retreat, you can visit family attractions such as the famous home of Beatrix Potter, go fishing on Esthwaite Water, or enjoy the forest paths and bike trails at Grizedale. Enter the lodge into the hallway and to your left is a spacious open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with multiple windows and patio doors. The kitchen area is equipped with an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen area is the dining table with seating for four. The lounge area is spacious and comfortable with two armchairs, a two seater sofa, a Smart TV, and a DVD the perfect place to relax or just catch up on the day's news in front of the wood burner. There is also a washing machine within the hallway. Leading off from the dining area is the twin zip and link bedroom (which can be made into a king size on request). Moving back to the hallway, you can then access a separate bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. Further along the corridor, you arrive at the master double bedroom with a TV and an en suite shower room with WC. Heading outside there is a large, decked area with tables and chairs perfectly positioned to enjoy the evening sunsets and views over the water. There is off road parking for two cars at the front of the lodge.
Located just 3 miles from the market town of Penrith, where you will find a wide selection of restaurants, independent shops, and cafes. On the edge of The Lake District National Park, less than 4 miles from Ullswater, enjoy some water sports or a calming walk along its shores and visit the awe inspiring Aira Force Waterfall (10 miles). History lovers should pay a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens (4 miles) where children will love the fabulous adventure playground which is built in the woodland. Nearby National Trust properties, like Acorn Bank (8 miles), offer family friendly days out. Arts and crafts enthusiasts are also spoilt for choice in the Eden Valley, starting at Brougham Hall, 2 miles away. Entering the lodge, you will find useful coat and shoe storage in the hallway. There are three bedrooms off the hallway: a cosy single room, a double and a twin. The shower room is at the end of the hallway and features a shower and WC. The open plan lounge/kitchen/diner offers a great space to gather and play some board games or watch the wildlife in the open fields opposite. Kick back, watch some TV and stream your favourite channels using Roku or your own device. The well equipped kitchen has an induction hob and electric oven, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave. Next to the kitchen area there is a dining table where the whole party can catch up. There is a small private garden to the side and front of the lodge with seating which is accessed from the lounge and entrance door. There is private parking for up to three cars, two spaces on the drive to the side of the lodge and there is a space at the front of the lodge. At the back of the lodge there are two utility rooms. The first is a heated drying room with a washing machine. The second has a small freezer and secure storage for five bikes and sports equipment.
This lovingly restored property located in the Lake District National Park is just 1 mile from the village of Ennerdale Bridge where you will find a couple of friendly local pubs and a café. Ennerdale Water is the most westerly lake (5 miles) even in high season, this is a great place to escape, with crystal clear water and pretty forest walks. The coastal town of St Bees is 7 miles away, enjoy a walk along the promenade or surfing and kite surfing on the gently shelving surf beach. Whinlatter is 17 miles away, here you will find Go Ape and some amazing bike tracks. For the more seasoned walkers take on Catbells (26 miles) or Kinniside Stone Circle (1.5 miles) where, on a clear day, you can see Scotland and the Isle of Man. As you enter the property into the hallway, you will find a twin and double bedroom along with a family bathroom offering a separate shower, shower over the bath and WC. From the hallway you will find yourself in a bright spacious open plan lounge and kitchen with a dining area, it has a practical slate floor and comfy seating with a wall mounted TV. There is a large picture window that opens out onto a small private patio. Opposite the lounge area is the kitchen with an electric hob and oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a dining table for you to catch up over breakfast and make plans for the day ahead! From the lounge area, head upstairs to the first floor via the spiral staircase where you will find the master bedroom with a super king bed and a bathroom that has a bath with a handheld shower and WC. Due to the eaves, there are some areas with limited head space on this floor. There is a small patio at the front of the property. It is a real suntrap and offers a great place to sit and listen to the birds with a coffee or star gaze in the evenings. There is private parking for two cars at the front of the property.
Ireleth in Furness is perched above the Cumbrian coast with spectacular views of sea, sand, mountains and even the Isle of Man on a clear day. The Furness Peninsula offers a wide range of activities for both families and adults to enjoy. Beach days, visits to the zoo and an excellent train service up the coastline or down to Lancaster enhance this beautiful yet easily accessible area. The village has a local shop and petrol station under 0.5 miles away, along with an Indian restaurant and many takeaways. There is a larger shop in Askam in Furness just down the hill (0.5 miles). The Duddon Estuary is easily accessible on foot from the house, under 1 mile, along with the railway station for stops up and down the coast. Stunning views of the estuary and its tidal variations are enjoyed from many different aspects of the property, alongside views of the Isle of Man. The Lake District National Park is under 15 miles away. This property is accessed by a downstairs front door which leads to the two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground floor. There is ample space for coats and boots. The open plan living area is upstairs and offers a lounge area with the three sofas (one of which can become a sofa bed for two additional guests) and a Smart TV this space is perfect for any point of the day to relax and enjoy the amazing views through the floor to ceiling windows. At the opposite end is the dining area with a table and chairs for six. The open plan kitchen means no one is left out when it comes to mealtimes and everything is here for cooking up a treat with an electric oven and induction hob, microwave, freezer/fridge and dishwasher. An amazing, shared patio area with plenty of seating awaits for those evenings of al fresco dining. There is parking for one car. A garden area will be coming in 2023.
Situated in an elevated position, 500 feet above sea level, overlooking woodland and fells, located in the Lake District National Park. Ennerdale Water is the most westerly lake (5 miles) it is a great place to escape even in peak season, with crystal clear water and pretty forest walks. The beautiful coastal town of St Bees (6 miles), enjoy a walk or surf/ kite surf on the gently shelving surf beach. Whinlatter Forest is 19 miles away, explore some great bike tracks or Go Ape. Located just off the Coast to Coast walking route, the local area has an abundance of fabulous walks, Catbells (17 miles) or Kinniside Stone Circle (2 miles) where, on a clear day, you can see Scotland and the Isle of Man. The lodge is accessed via a number of steep steps from the parking area, the lodge offers a high spec finish with oak flooring, USB charging points and luxury touches. The open plan living space has everything you will need for a romantic getaway. There is a double bed, living area with sofa, heated throw to snuggle up under on an evening, while enjoying a game of cards or watching a movie. There is a wall mounted Smart TV and dining table where you can enjoy breakfast and make plans for your day ahead! Although rural, you get the best of both worlds here and there are lots of great take aways locally which offer a delivery service, so if you don t feel like cooking why not choose from a good choice of cuisine on offer. The kitchen area is well equipped with a Belfast sink, an electric two ring hob, microwave, and small fridge/freezer. The bathroom is off the living area, it offers a walk in shower and WC. There is a covered veranda in front of the entrance to the lodge, the garden has been thoughtfully designed and has an elegant style offering a lovely private outside living space. In the evening enjoy the perfect Dark Skies from the private hot tub and star gaze while enjoying a glass of fizz! Relax and unwind in front of the fire pit, which is perfect on a cooler evening, listen to the running water in the nearby stream. The garden has frequent wildlife visitors, red squirrels and rabbits love the peace and tranquillity on offer here. The pièce de resistance is the log cabin which is located up a small hill to the back of the garden via some stone steps, roll back the barn style door and you will find a private sauna with some lovely essential oils to take away your stress and troubles. If you are brave enough, once you come out of the sauna, take a cold outdoor shower to awaken your senses! There is a fabulous outdoor kitchen area, the owners provide a convenient stocked onsite service where you can purchase charcoal BBQ, wood etc. if you don't want to pop out to buy supplies.
