Lillibet Cottage

About this property

Lillibet Cottage is just a short walk from the market square at the heart of Keswick, Cumbria. This quirky cottage provides quality contemporary accommodation in a great central location of the Lake District National Park. You could literally park the car for a week and have everything you need on the doorstep. Keswick is alive with shops, pubs, cafés, and the popular, twice-weekly, award-winning market. The shores of Derwentwater are just a stroll away and there is a fantastic selection of walks to choose from including gentle walks along the lake shore, walks to popular Ashness Bridge and Surprise View or the nearby Castlerigg Stone Circle or those seeking out the high fells will head to the summit of Latrigg and Skiddaw that dominate the towns skyline and mountain bikers will enjoy the award-winning Altura Trails in Whinlatter Forest. Lillibet Cottage has its lounge and dining room on the ground floor, traditional slate steps wind down to the kitchen on the lower ground floor. With two bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, a family bathroom on the first floor and a third bedroom on the top floor, the property offers ample space for family or friends to relax and enjoy a great holiday whatever the time of year. Accommodation in detail. Lillibet Cottage is located on a small side street close to the market square. From the front porch, the ground floor offers a welcoming lounge with well-appointed leather sofas and armchairs, a Smart TV, and an electric fire. A separate dining room, again with an electric fire, is the ideal place to gather for dinner in the evening. Traditional slate steps wind down to the kitchen on the lower ground floor which includes fitted units, a range cooker with gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, family breakfast table, warming living flame gas stove, washing machine and tumble dryer. On the first floor, there are two of the three bedrooms, the first is a welcoming king-size double with TV and en-suite shower room with basin and WC, the second is a pretty single bedroom and also on the first floor is the family bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC. Steep steps lead to the top floor where, in the eaves of the cottage, is a spacious double bedroom with a sitting area and TV and the view from the Velux windows looks across the rooftops with views to Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite. Outside there is private parking for two medium-sized cars. Location. Keswick is one of the Lake District's most popular destinations. This friendly town hosts the very popular twice-weekly market that has recently won the coveted "Best Outdoor Market" in the Great British Market Awards. The village also offers a fantastic array of shops offering everything from craft bakeries and local produce, antiques, crafts and much, much more. If you are looking for somewhere to eat and drink, a week just won't be long enough to sample the great range of pubs, restaurants, bistros, cafés and wine bars! For a great evening out, why not visit the 100-year-old Alhambra, offering first-class cinema entertainment in traditional surroundings or enjoy an evening at the most beautiful and friendly theatre in Britain, the 400-seat Theatre By The Lake on the shores of Derwentwater? Enjoy a cruise on Derwentwater, and walk onto the fells; Cat Bells, Skiddaw, Coledale Horeshoe and Blencathra are all nearby, head underground at Honister Slate Mines and enjoy mountain biking in Whinlatter Forest. For day trips throughout the Lake District, Ullswater is a short drive away offering lake cruises, great walking and the beautiful Aira Force Waterfall, Buttermere and Crummock Water offer sublime scenery. Ashness Bridge and Surprise View situated above the Borrowdale Valley should not be missed and perhaps even a cup of tea and homemade cake in the unspoiled village of Watendlath. Treat yourself and your loved ones to all of this and more with a stay at Lillibet Cottage.

The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with TV, 1 x single.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Lower-ground-floor kitchen.

Dining room with electric fire.

Sitting room with electric fire

Gas central heating.

Range cooker, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.

2 x Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.1 mile, lake 0.6 miles.

Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am