5
3 Rooms
3 (all year)
Yes
Yes
Yes
2 Dogs
1
Ground floor
Living
This detached wood built lodge is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, with Greystoke Forest on one side, stunning views over the meadow to Blencathra on the other and bordered by a small unfenced stream. There is parking space for 2 cars at the front of the property. Additionally, there is an outside decking area with seating, perfect for enjoying summer evenings and admiring the often beautiful sunsets.
The lounge /dining area is large, modern and recently furnished with a high vaulted ceiling and a wood burning stove for which some logs are provided. The dining table comfortably seats six people. WiFi is available throughout the property and for your entrainment there is a CD/radio together with a TV/DVD player and through the Roku box it is possible to access Freeview or log into your own streaming services, if you have a subscription. The squirrel feeder positioned just outside the window allows guests to observe, from close range, the antics of red squirrels, which are frequent visitors helping themselves to nuts. Also, a variety of birds can often be seen feeding from the stations provided for them.
There are three bedrooms, a double, twin and a single. All are spacious and enjoy varied views of the picturesque surroundings. All bedding is provided and built-in wardrobes along with chests of drawers, provide storage for personal items. If required a travel cot, bed guards and a high chair are also available.
There is a recently modernised shower room, which has an easily accessed generous shower cubicle with a powerful electric shower, in addition to a toilet, washbasin and vanity unit.
The Lake District offers many quality pubs and restaurants, but if you choose to eat in, the large kitchen is fully equipped for family catering including oven, hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and toaster. Ample space is available in cupboards for storing provisions.
With bustling Keswick its shops, galleries, pubs restaurants and street markets and breathtaking Ullswater all within 30 minutes drive there's plenty to do within easy reach. The surrounding countryside, including nearby Greystoke forest, is all easily accessible and there are plenty of opportunities for walks from the relaxing to the more energetic.
Just a 15 minute drive is Penrith, a thriving ancient market town with its supermarkets, castle and railway station. Nearby are the charming villages of Greystoke, Caldbeck, Mungrisdale and Hesketh Newmarket, with their own pubs and local shops. Sitting between Keswick, Penrith, Carlisle and Ullswater, this lodge offers an ideal base for exploring the northern Lake District, Cumbria and also Hadrian's Wall. Easy access from the M6 at junction 41 is an added bonus.
Owner details:
Colin Dickson joined Independent Cottages in September 2023
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Fri, 5th Apr 2024 - Thu, 23rd May 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £360 | 4 nights: £480 | 5 nights: £600 | 6 nights: £720 Additional Notes:
Weekly rate includes a 10% discount for 7 nights or more.
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7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Fri, 24th May 2024 - Sat, 1st Jun 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £420 | 4 nights: £560 | 5 nights: £700 | 6 nights: £840 Additional Notes:
10% discount for 7 nights or more.
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7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Sun, 2nd Jun 2024 - Thu, 19th Dec 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £360 | 4 nights: £480 | 5 nights: £600 | 6 nights: £720 Additional Notes:
Weekly rate includes a 10% discount for 7 nights or more.
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7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Fri, 20th Dec 2024 - Thu, 2nd Jan 2025 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 4 Short break prices:
4 nights: £600 | 5 nights: £750 | 6 nights: £900 Additional Notes:
Weekly price includes a 10% discount for 7 nights or more.
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7 Nights |
4 Nights |
The nearby unfenced small stream means young children would require supervision. Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome. No smoking is allowed in the lodge. Please note this property does not support the charging of electric vehicles, but there are a number of charging points in Penrith or Keswick.
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