North of England
Scotland
Key to the Esk is a stunningly renovated terraced cottage sitting on the banks of the River Esk in Longtown, Cumbria. Positioned perfectly between England and Scotland, this Customers' Choice 2020 award-winning cottage sleeps up to 4 and is finished with stylish furnishings throughout.
Longtown sits just 3 miles from Gretna Green with the Lake District, Northumberland National Park, Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish Borders all within easy reach. A pub is within a mile and shops are just 50 yards away. The enclosed garden has a gate leading directly onto the riverbank.
The cottage sleeps 4 across one king-size bedroom and a double sofa bed (children only). The open-plan ground floor has a 50" Smart TV and woodburner.
Key to the Esk is a stunningly renovated terraced cottage sitting on the banks of the River Esk in Longtown, Cumbria. Positioned perfectly between England and Scotland, this Customers' Choice 2020 award-winning cottage sleeps up to 4 and is finished with stylish furnishings throughout.
Longtown sits just 3 miles from Gretna Green with the Lake District, Northumberland National Park, Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish Borders all within easy reach.
A pub is within a mile and shops are just 50 yards away. The enclosed garden has a gate leading directly onto the riverbank.
The cottage sleeps 4 across one king-size bedroom and a double sofa bed (children only).
The open-plan ground floor has a 50" Smart TV and woodburner. The kitchen has a dishwasher, wine cooler and coffee machine.
The bathroom features a slipper bath and cubicle shower.
Gretna Green Blacksmiths Shop (3 miles, 8 mins), Carlisle Castle (10 miles, 20 mins), Hadrian's Wall at Birdoswald (18 miles, 30 mins) and Solway Coast (15 miles, 25 mins) are all close by.
The private covered hot tub seats 6 with 80 jets and Bluetooth speakers. Key to the Esk is ideal for couples and honeymooners wanting a romantic base to explore two countries.
What makes Key to the Esk a brilliant stay?
A gate at the bottom of the enclosed garden opens directly onto the banks of the River Esk. Stunning and immediate.
The open-plan living space has a woodburner with initial logs included. Cosy and atmospheric on cooler evenings.
The bathroom includes a slipper bath alongside a cubicle shower and heated towel rail. A genuinely luxurious touch.
Gretna Green is 3 miles away. The Lake District, Scottish Borders and Hadrian's Wall are all within 30 minutes drive.
The ground floor is fully open-plan with a 50" Smart TV, wine cooler, coffee machine and dishwasher all included.
Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat
To reach Key to the Esk by car, head into Longtown via the A7 or B6318. The cottage is on the banks of the River Esk in the village centre with on-road parking available directly outside.
The nearest railway station is Carlisle, approximately 10 miles south of Longtown. From Carlisle station a taxi or local bus will get you to the cottage in around 20 minutes.
Things to do and places to visit near Key to the Esk
Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family...
There is a double sofa bed in the living area for children. The enclosed garden is safe to play in and the River Esk is just through the garden gate (fenced, 100 yards). Gretna Green and Carlisle Castle are both within 20 minutes by car.
Key to the Esk is explicitly listed as an ideal honeymoon destination. Gretna Green's famous Blacksmiths wedding venue is just 3 miles away.
Great places to eat and drink near Key to the Esk
What you can reach on foot from Key to the Esk
A short walk away you'll find village shops just 50 yards from the door, a pub within a mile and direct riverbank access through the garden gate. Longtown's quiet streets are easy to explore on foot.
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