The Warren Keswick

This delightful cottage is the perfect place to truly unwind. With so many walking and cycling trails from your doorstep, including a popular footpath around the lake.

There is also access to the Keswick launch on the lake so you don’t need to get in the car. The village of Grange (1.5 miles) is known as the ‘Jaws of Borrowdale’ and is one of the most picturesque valleys in the National Park.

The market town of Keswick, known as the ‘outdoor capital’ and with its independent shops, eateries and specialist instructors, is 5 miles away. 10 miles north is Bassenthwaite Lake, a wetlands nature reserve where resident ospreys nest.

From here, you can access the quieter northern ascents to magnificent Skiddaw and Blencathra. Whinlatter Forest Park (6 miles) have a range of outdoor activities for everyone and a cafe.

Deceptively spacious, this family-owned cottage nestled on the banks of Derwentwater has an interesting story, having originally been built as a holiday home by the Vicar of Newlands, the great-grandfather of the current owners. Despite its history, it has been sympathetically renovated to create a light and airy, contemporary country cottage with ample space and all the mod cons.

After pulling up on the gravel driveway, ascend the seven steps to the sheltered porch and go through the door into the utility room, which is great for discarding muddy coats and boots and rinsing off muddy paws. It’s amply equipped with a washing machine, tumble dryer and an airer, while a shower room with a wet room-style drain is handy for after muddy fell walks.

There’s also a WC here too. From here, head into the hall which takes you past two of the delightful, sunny bedrooms – one double and one bunk bedroom – with views of the gardens and fells, as well as the family bathroom.