A delightful Grade II stone holiday cottage set in a pretty Peak District village with local pub and excellent walking/cycling. Perfect for families or couples wanting to escape the pressures of every day life. Sleeps 2+2
Self-Catering Holiday Cottage - Holly Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, Lake District, England
Holly Cottage
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Holly Cottage is tastefully decorated and comprehensively equipped. It is normally let on a weekly basis but some short breaks may be available in the low season.
Keswick-on-Derwentwater is an attractive and picturesque market town at the heart of the Northern Lakes, making an ideal base from which to explore the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District National Park or beyond to the Solway coast or Hadrian's wall. The peace and tranquility of this beautiful area can be enjoyed whatever time of the year you visit.
The 4000-year-old Stone Circle of Castlerigg lies to the east and overlooks Keswick in its lovely valley setting, nestling neatly between the massive peak of Skiddaw and the calm of Derwentwater. Early lead mining, quarrying and the growth of pencil manufacture have all played their part in a long and often dramatic history.
Though small in size, Keswick offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor attractions for the visitor. Most of these are within a five minute walk of Holly Cottage and include the Cumberland Pencil Museum; 'Cars of the Stars' housing authentic James Bond cars among others; Keswick Victorian Museum and Art Gallery; The Teapottery; Hope Park; Fitz Park; Friars Crag; The 'state of the art' Theatre by the Lake; the stylish 1920's Alhambra Cinema; Indoor Leisure Pool; Indoor Climbing Centre; Derwentwater Launches.
It is currently the only place in England where you can see our native red squirrels and Ospreys in their natural wild habitat.
Facilities
Open Fire Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Bike Storage Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave Dishwasher Video CD Player Shower Bath Cot
The spacious Lounge/Dining Room has as its central focus a cosy 'living flame' gas fire surrounded by a polished Lakeland slate fireplace. For relaxing after a day's exploring there is a widescreen TV, video recorder and a radio/cassette/CD player. The dining area has pine furniture with a welsh dresser and bookcase containing a selection of books, games, videos, maps and details of local activities.
The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is fully equipped. This includes an electric oven with halogen hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, pine table and stools.
The Utility Room has washing/drying facilities and secure bicycle storage. At the front of the house is a south facing patio garden with a wooden bench seat.
The Bathroom includes a shaver point and a thermostatically controlled shower above the bath.
The Main Bedroom has pine furnishing with a double bed, period fireplace and fitted wardrobes. The Second Bedroom has a single bed, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.
On the second floor, the Third Bedroom has a double bed, pine furnishings, a fitted wardrobe and plenty of cupboard space. Also on the second floor, the Fourth Bedroom has pine furnishing with a single bed, wardrobe and views towards Skiddaw. A Shower Room with WC is between the two bedrooms.
Services and Facilities
Nicam TV and video
Radio/Cassette/CD Player
Iron/Ironing Board
Gas Central Heating
Secure Bicycle Storage
Shaver Points
Two Bathrooms
Linen included (other than towels)
Telephone (incoming calls only)
On-street parking
Cot and high chair available
Central location
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £290 Mid Season from £470 High Season from £545 Peak Season from £610
Sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms (2 doubles, 2 singles)
Star Rating: 4 Stars Pets: No Smoking: No Children: Yes Changeover Day: Saturday
Owner: Richard Wilson click Contact Details for owners phone number and email
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