A cosy Lakeland stone cottage in the pretty village of Rosthwaite is the perfect romantic getaway for a couple who loves the great outdoors. Overlooking the lovely Borrowdale Valley and surrounded by magnificent fells, this tranquil property has wonderful countryside walks on the doorstep and is less than 4 miles from beautiful Derwentwater.

Enter the cottage via a small hall, with storage for muddy boots and parkas. It leads into the well-designed, light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen diner. This delightful room has beams on the vaulted ceiling and above the windows, and comfortable seating in front of the wood burner-effect electric fire where you can curl up and unwind after a day of adventure. There’s a compact kitchen and a pretty dining table for two. A step down into the hall brings you to an inviting, king-size bedroom, with a shower room opposite. Outside is a garden with seating, shared with neighbouring holiday properties, and boasting lovely views. Look out for lambs in the springtime.

Whether you fancy a quiet night in or dining out, you are well served in Rosthwaite, with a tearoom within 200 metres, as well as a restaurant and farm shop. Take the packhorse trail up the fell to the National Trust’s picture-postcard hamlet of Watendlath and have a reviving drink in the Trust tearoom, while you admire the magnificent view. Explore Derwentwater by boat; take the 50-minute round trip or hop on or off at eight jetties en route to explore more lovely walks to landmarks such as Lodore Falls. Keswick (6.5 miles) is a lively market town where you can take in a show at Theatre by the Lake or visit the famous Pencil Museum.

Additional information and rules

- 1 king-size bedroom

- 1 shower room with WC

- Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer

- Wood burner-effect electric fire

- Smart TV in the lounge

- Heated electric clothes dryer

- Shared garden with seating

- Allocated parking for 1 car only within shared car park

- Farm café/shop (seasonal opening) are less than 1 mile

- 3 country pubs within 1 mile of the property

- There are alternative routes to Rosthwaite available from Braithwaite or from Grange. From these two start points, route to Buttermere via the Newlands pass. Once in Buttermere, take the B5289 to Rosthwaite via the Honister pass.