This cottage is a wonderful place full of quirky nooks and crannies and interesting knick-knacks. Look out for the little bear and her friend in the secret hiding place in the beams; feel inspired by the big picture window that looks out onto the open countryside and farmland; settle down with a nice cup of tea by the wood burner.

Bassenthwaite is a lovely village, full of warmth and openness. There are little alleys to explore, a ‘proper’ village green and fantastic walks right from the front door. It’s a place to go back to time and time Again.

Bassenthwaite Lake is a 20-minute walk away and is famous for being the Lake District’s only ‘proper’ lake – the rest being ‘meres’ or ‘waters’. It’s the perfect place for a picnic.

Nearby is the town of Keswick with a theatre, cinema, climbing wall, shops, various eating establishments and Derwentwater where you can hire boats or take a trip on the launch.

Cockermouth is 15 minutes in the opposite direction and is a place of real character and colour with its independent shops, good restaurants and the Kirkgate Centre (for theatre, film, music and comedy). It is also the home to Jennings beer – one of Cumbria’s most popular ales

Inside, the hallway leads to the main open plan downstairs room. This is a cosy and comfortable room full of interesting knick-knacks and antiques. The lounge area has sofa and two chairs, Smart TV, radio/CD player and plenty of books and games. There is further seating by the large picture window. The beams in this room came from a ship.

The kitchen area is equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle. The dining table easily seats four. There is a washing machine situated under the stairs in the hallway, with a small freezer above it.

Upstairs is a double bedroom, a twin and a bathroom which has bath, separate shower, WC and sink. The views of open countryside from the bedrooms are lovely. The bedrooms are quirky with all sorts of interesting decoration.

Outside there is parking for one car with further parking round the corner on the road. There is a bench to sit on and enjoy a morning coffee or perhaps a glass of wine in the evening.

The owners, 'the allotment' which is more of a garden than an allotment which you are welcome to use. It is a haven of peace with fantastic views towards Skiddaw and comes complete with summer house, bench, garden seats, a willow arbour and three or four hens. To reach 'the allotment', you need to cross the stream and follow the little path - it's only a minute or so from the cottage.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin

- 1 bathroom – separate bath and shower

- Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine

- Wood burner - logs provided

- Smart TV , radio/CD player

- Wi-Fi included

- Garden and use of the ''allotment,' which is accessed over a stream and along a little path - care must be taken with children

- Parking for 1 car, roadside parking nearby

- Pub within 500 metres

- Short breaks available from a Friday or a Monday during November – March