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Cottage in Cumbria in Cockermouth

Wonderfully located for walking and birdwatching, this home sits in a quaint hamlet beside Bassenthwaite Lake. The view from the living/dining room is breathtaking bring your binoculars! Thanks to the house s location less than a mile from Bassenthwaite Lake, you can enjoy waterside wanders and leave the car at home.

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Wonderfully located for walking and birdwatching, this home sits in a quaint hamlet beside Bassenthwaite Lake. The view from the living/dining room is breathtaking bring your binoculars!

Thanks to the house s location less than a mile from Bassenthwaite Lake, you can enjoy waterside wanders and leave the car at home. If it s a hot day, jump in for a refreshing dip before you continue your stroll. Whilst enjoying the sights and the tranquillity, keep your eyes peeled for osprey. Make the 6 mile trip to Mirehouse and Gardens, where you can follow the Rhododendron Walk and visit the lakeside church of St Bega. If there are any keen golfers on your party, Cockermouth Golf Club is less than 2 miles from your door and has a lovely green. Step inside the entrance hall which leads to a handful of useful rooms: a drying room for coats and boots, a laundry with washer/dryer, and a WC. Head up to the first floor and reach the bright kitchen, which has a quirky sloping ceiling, dishwasher, microwave, fan oven and induction hob. Once you ve cooked, move to the dining table in the light, airy dining room to enjoy the stunning panoramic views. The table shares its space with the lounge, where there is a wood burner to keep the chills at bay and comfortable sofas and chairs arranged around a TV with DVD player. If you don t fancy a night in front of the screen, enjoy the board games or delve into a book. The two bedrooms are also on this floor. One is a king size, the other a twin that can be made up as a super king size on request. The bedrooms share the family bathroom, where you can soak in the bath or freshen up in the walk in shower. If you need entertaining and there are competitive guests among you, head to the games room in the garage, complete with a table tennis table for a fun filled, family friendly night in. Sit on the benches in the enclosed garden with a drink in hand while you wait your turn. There is off road parking for two cars in front of a garage. There is also space next to the gates for other cars to park on the road. Need to know: 2 bedrooms: 1 king size, 1 twin (can be made up as a super king size if requested at time of booking). 1 bathroom with bath and walk in shower, 1 WC. Dishwasher, microwave, fan oven and induction hob. Utility room with washer/dryer. Wood burner initial supply of logs and firelighter provided. Additional logs and kindling can be bought from the owner . TV, DVD player. Wi Fi included. Enclosed garden with seating. Off road parking for 2 cars in front of a garage, plus space to park on the road. Regret no pets. Games room in garage with table tennis. Shop within 6 miles, pub 1 mile. Although infants are welcome, neither of the bedrooms are large enough for a travel cot and no cots or highchairs are provided a Moses basket or similar will fit.

7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Cockermouth is detailed below.

Fri 31st Moderate rain 5°C 2°C 8mph 4.3mm 1,023mb
Sat 1st Overcast clouds 5°C 2°C 7mph 0.0mm 1,023mb
Sun 2nd Light rain 5°C 3°C 14mph 1.9mm 1,016mb
Mon 3rd Overcast clouds 7°C 3°C 20mph 0.0mm 1,018mb
Tue 4th Moderate rain 8°C 3°C 27mph 5.5mm 1,016mb
Wed 5th Light rain 5°C 2°C 13mph 0.7mm 1,041mb
Thu 6th Sky is clear 5°C 1°C 6mph 0.0mm 1,045mb

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