Keswick 6.5 miles. Perched in the village of Rosthwaite near Keswick is this semi-detached, family-friendly cottage in the Lake District, Nook Cottage. Retaining much of its original character on the owner's working farm, this charming abode is pet-friendly and ideally located for a family of six to explore a wonderful National Park. Roadside parking is just outside the cottage before you enter the gate into your private front garden; a lawn area with a picnic bench is sure to be your favourite spot for morning coffees in the sun! A homely living/dining room welcomes you in with two leather sofas, an armchair, and Smart TV to relax after the day's adventures. Light the open fire for added ambience, a feature your dog will love too, as you set the table for six, ready for dinner, which can be prepare in the fully equipped kitchen just next door. With an electric oven, halogen hob and microwave, this contemporary space is sure to please the chef of the family! After challenging hikes or gentle strolls around the shores of Derwentwater, load up the washing machine with your walking gear and climb the stairs to find the family bathroom to freshen up. With a split-level landing, climb a few more steps up to the bedrooms, each with gorgeous mountain views, bedside lamps, and plenty of storage space; choose between the master double, a twin, and single with truckle bed. Sitting next door to a traditional, stone-built farm and surrounded by countryside views, Rosthwaite is a picturesque village to call home during your holiday with plenty of walks right from your doorstep. Stop for breakfast at The Flock-Inn Tearoom serving home-cooked food using local produce, while the Royal Oak has a bar and restaurant on days when you don't feel like cooking; enjoy a peaceful walk to Galleny Force Waterfall or hike up Eagle Crag! Spend the day in the market town of Keswick where Derwent Pencil Museum, Castlerigg Stone Circle, and the romantic Theatre By the Lake are sure to please the whole family, but if you're looking for adventure, there are boat tours and watersports available on Derwentwater. If there are keen hikers and climbers in your group, close by you'll find Pillar, Great Gable and Scafell Pike all offering spectacular views making the scramble worth it. To the east lies Ullswater where picturesque villages rest along the shore, while further north lies Bassenthwaite Lake and Cockermouth, home to Wordsworth House and Garden, Castlegate House Gallery, and Cockermouth Golf Club. If you're looking for a traditional, pet-friendly cottage in the Lake District, Nook Cottage is sure to please!

Keswick, the popular tourist destination in the north of the Lake District, has something to offer visitors at any time of year. The town offers a variety of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and excellent mountain biking opportunities, while the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre.

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