Swallow's Nest

Cumbria & The Lake District
  • 4 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Semi detached
  • Sykes 4
  • Superb, ground floor barn conversion cottage on the outskirts of Thornthwaite in the Lake District National Park. En-suite facility. Magnificent mountain views. Bassenthwaite Lake 10 mins walk. Keswick 4 miles.
     
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    3 nights from £313

    Features

    Allows Pets
    Great View
    Off Road Parking
    Wifi

    Accommodation Details

    Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games, CDs and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. No towels provided. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lockable bike storage in garage. Small patio. One well-behaved dog over 12 months old welcome at a charge of £25 payable on arrival. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pubs 2 miles. Lake Bassenthwaite 10 mins walk. Note: Property is on a slope, with 4 steps to access. Although it appears to be first floor, the entrance is from a lane to the rear at ground floor. Note: WiFi is suitable for browsing only. Note: Guests wishing to charge electric vehicles must seek prior permission from the owners and reimburse the cost of the electricity used. Note: This property is only able to accept bookings for a minimum of 3 nights in duration.

    More Information

    A converted barn, this spacious, single-storey cottage nestles under Thornthwaite Forest, just outside the village of Thornthwaite, and four miles from the popular town of Keswick. With spectacular, panoramic mountain views to Skiddaw and the Helvellyn range, and a ten minute walk to the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, this cottage near Keswick is a wonderful base for a walking holiday, or a relaxing getaway with friends or family. The master bedroom in this Lake District cottage has an en-suite shower room, and there is also a twin room, an excellent family bathroom, and a third bedroom with bunk beds for added flexibility with sleeping arrangements. Superbly presented, this Bassenthwaite Lake cottage has a large sitting room and a dining area, with views across the fields to the Lake District fells beyond. Outside, there is a small patio area where you can enjoy a refreshing drink. Red squirrels can often be seen from the cottage, along with ospreys, which nest locally. Being surrounded by mesmerising countryside, there are plenty of paths and bridleways to explore, including one leading into Whinlatter Forest just 200 yards away, the Newlands Valley, and Borrowdale. A short drive away, Keswick plays host to a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, and Hope Park, situated on the shores of Derwentwater, has a lovely pitch-and-putt course for the family to enjoy. The Keswick Launch Company offers the perfect way to admire the beauty of the Derwentwater with trips up the lake, and the cottage is well-placed for a trip to the Cumbrian coastline, Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall. This charming Keswick cottage is perfect for exploring this beautiful region, at any time of the year. Note: This property is located next to Ref. 18408 and 936223 together they sleep 11.

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