Cygnet Cottage

About this property

This is a beautiful, recently renovated two-bedroom holiday home in a most attractive rural setting on the edge of Thornthwaite village, which is three miles from the bustling, market town of Keswick. It lies in a peaceful location next to the former Swan Hotel, which has been converted to exclusive properties. The cottage benefits from extensive shared landscape gardens to the rear of the Swan. It's a great base for walkers and cyclists with good forest tracks from the doorstep, to Whinlatter Forest Park and the fells beyond. It is ideal for a family or two couples.

Walk through the hallway to find your two delightful and spacious bedrooms on the ground floor: a double bedroom with king size bed and lovely, en-suite spa bathroom and twin bedroom, which is served by a separate shower room. Walk upstairs to discover a bright and stylish open plan space full of natural light and tasteful décor. Your sitting room area is cosy and comfortable with appealing roof lines, stylish furnishings and a warming electric log stove. Take a few steps up to admire your fully fitted, modern kitchen and dining area. Walk out on to the balcony, sit for a while and start to anticipate alfresco breakfasts and memorable family evenings in this lovely space.

Drive to Keswick to browse its specialist shops and to have a bite to eat at one of its excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs, then walk through the town to beautiful Derwentwater and unwind as you look out to the shimmering lake. Enjoy a lake cruise to and experience breath-taking views of the surrounding fells. Keswick offers, specialist shops, excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs, market days twice a week, a renowned theatre, well-loved cinema and much more. Walk from the centre of Keswick, through Hope Park to the shore of beautiful Derwentwater, have a bite to eat at the Theatre by the Lake’s café, then enjoy a scenic cruise.

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

Reverse level accommodation.

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite spa bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC.

First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric woodburning stove.

Gas central heating with electric woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso machine, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky and DVD/Blu-ray player, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair provided.

Off-road parking for two cars.

Shared landscaped gardens.

Two well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.