This is a property with fabulous character, full of warmth and life. Here you will find a wealth of sumptuous textiles, exposed wooden beams and floorboards, selected stone and slate walls and antique furniture. Built in the 1830s it originally started life as part of the Jennings Brewery (which is still brewing beer to this day), providing accommodation for the workers and stabling for the shire horses. It has been converted to the highest of standards.

The house is situated on the outskirts of the quiet village of Lorton, surrounded by beautiful scenery with a babbling brook running alongside it. The pub in the village has won several awards and serves good food and real ales, there is a village shop which sells locally sourced food for your basics and locally sourced gifts. To top it off it's also the village tea room.

This is walking country at its best with valley walks and mountain paths. Loweswater lake is nearby, with Crummock Water and Buttermere just beyond. Lorton is also by Whinlatter Forest – England’s only true Mountain Forest. There are miles of footpaths and cycle trails, as well as being a great habitat for a variety of wildlife.

The accommodation is accessed via a tiled hallway. The well-equipped kitchen has dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge and freezer. The large sitting room is comfortable and warm with a multi-fuel burner, lovely wooden floors with beautiful rugs, plenty of comfortable seating and Smart TV and DVD player. French doors lead out to the patio and garden area. The dining room has antique table and chairs - the perfect place for a meal with friends and family.

Stairs lead from the sitting room to the bedrooms and bathrooms. The master bedroom has twin beds, built-in wardrobes, a window seat and en-suite shower room with large shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. There is a second twin bedroom, a double bedroom and a 3/4 bedroom (which is only suitable for one person) all with fantastic views.

The separate family bathroom has marble floor, bath with shower over, wash basin and WC.

Outside is a pretty patio with garden furniture. The beck, which can be fast flowing at times, runs at the rear of the house. There is a wall between the patio and the stream but it may not be suitable for toddlers as they would need to be supervised.

There is parking for two cars is under the archway by the house.

Additional information and rules

- 4 bedrooms – 1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 single bedroom with three-quarter size bed

- 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and a WC

- Wood burner (first basket of logs included)

- Smart TV and DVD

- Patio area with garden furniture

- Off-road parking for 2 cars

- Shop and pub within 1 mile, restaurant 4.5 miles

- Please note there is a stream within the grounds children to be supervised at all times

- Bookings 2 weeks or longer are entitled to a 10% discount on top of the advertised price

- The maximum occupancy for this property is 7 guests including infants