Lose yourselves in the views out towards Embleton Fells and Lorton Vale when you escape to this inviting retreat on the fringes of Cockermouth. Sleeping eight guests, the four-bedroom holiday home, which has a garden and welcomes canine companions, makes a great base for exploring the northern swathe of the Lake District, including the Western Fells. It is 5 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake and 0.5 miles from the centre of Cockermouth, with its spectrum of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Enter via the hall which leads to a lounge to the front of the house. Put your feet up in here for a spell, perhaps in front of the Smart TV, or wander on through to the stunning lounge/kitchen/diner, where there is additional comfortable seating and bi-folding doors that can be pulled right back on to the garden. Whip up hearty Cumbrian feasts in here with the tasty produce you have bought in town, then call everyone to gather round the table either inside or out. There is also a WC downstairs. The four bedrooms are all up on the first floor. These include two doubles, a twin and a super-king-size, with an en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom here. Wake up to views out towards the fells or over the garden. Have your first cup of tea out in the enclosed outside space on sunny days as you wait for the rest of your party to join you for breakfast.

Make time to see English poet William Wordsworth’s childhood home while you are in Cockermouth. Venture into the Lake District to wander through Whinlatter Forest, 8 miles away, or walk along the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. Visit Keswick and head out on Derwentwater, 12.5 miles away, on a cruise or hired canoe, kayak or rowing boat.

Additional information and rules

- 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 2 doubles and 1 twin

- 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC and 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC (separate ground-floor WC)

- Electric double oven and induction hob, built-in microwave, dishwasher, wine cooler, fridge/freezer and washing machine

- Smart TV in the lounge

- Amazon echo dot in the kitchen / lounge

- Private enclosed garden with seating

- Private parking for 2 cars on the drive

- Storage for bikes and sports equipment in the garage

- Shop 400 metres, pub 200 metres

- Please be aware that the property is located on a new estate and some of some roads are still being completed, there are also some building work still going on but this is not within close proximity of the property.