Barn in Cumbria

About this property

A unique, substantial holiday home, with picture windows capturing far reaching vistas across the Lake District, and in a great location for immersing yourselves in nature. This property has been well thought out to make the most of the sights and and at night you can even enjoy breathtaking stargazing opportunities from this Dark Sky Discovery Site!

Have a holiday with a difference at this cleverly designed, four bedroom holiday retreat with underfloor heating throughout and sleeping up to eight guests in Ennerdale Bridge. Also welcoming two happy hounds with open paws, the stylish, spacious home is less than 1 mile from the shores of Ennerdale Lake, known for its beautiful walks and abundance of wildlife. The gravel path by the cottage leads directly to the lake. Enjoy your proximity to the village shop, cafe and pubs and find yourselves just 10 miles from the charming market town of Cockermouth, with its independent outlets and choice of eateries. Plan a day trip to Whitehaven, located on the Solway Coast with sandy beaches, just 7 miles away, as well, to visit its museums, cinemas and sports centre. You could even head there by bike, taking the scenic, 10 mile long Whitehaven to Ennerdale Cycle Path. Make your way into this imposing property to find a useful boot room, where you can leave outerwear and dog leads. Wander on through into the dining room, with its incredible aspect and floor to ceiling windows pulling the views right into the space. Find the high specification kitchen is the perfect place to create delicious meals together. With its granite work surfaces, island, Rangemaster cooker with gas hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, additional fridge, dishwasher, and washer/dryer, it has more than a touch of luxury. Find a farmhouse table in here too for breakfasts or a little quiet time over a cup of coffee. Gather together in the evenings in the lounge with its floor to ceiling windows. Light the wood burner, settle on the sofas and watch the curved Smart TV, which has Sky. There is a WC at ground floor level. Members of your party might like to head upstairs to a second lounge, with its own Smart TV with Sky, plus a games console, and more expanses of glass capturing the spectacular views. All four beautifully finished bedrooms are also at this level. A king size room offers an en suite shower room, with sizeable shower and handbasin. There is a super king room, which can be arranged as a twin upon request and also offers an en suite shower room. There is a further bedroom featuring a bunk bed (double bed on the bottom, single top bunk made up upon request) and a separate single room. The main bathroom, with WC, handbasin and heat retaining bath is also on the first floor. Spread out into the garden on sunny days. Watch the children and pups running about on the grass and dine together on the patio in style. Find you have outside storage for your bikes and other equipment. There is private parking for up to six cars at the house. Need to know: 4 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 super king size (can be made up as a twin on request), 1 double with single bunk and 1 single room.. 3 bathrooms 2 en suite shower rooms and 1 bathroom bath/shower. Downstairs WC & cloaks. Rangemaster cooker with gas hobs, microwave, 1 x American style large fridge, 1 x fridge , 1 x freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Wood burner (fuel provided fully stocked large log basket). Underfloor heating via air source heating throughout. 2 x TV's Sky fully stocked DVD library. Games fully stocked family and children's games. Binoculars for stargazing. Wi Fi included (high speed) and home office desk area. Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture. Private parking up to 6 cars. Lockable storage for bikes. Pubs, cafe and village shop within 0.25 miles.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Luxury, Romantic, Green, Family friendly, Sky TV, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes