Deep in the Lakes and with direct access to wonderfully scenic trails, this charming holiday home makes a wonderful escape for a couple or solo traveller. Nearby, you can admire Aira Force waterfalls (4.5 miles), part of the Ullswater Way, or climb up Little Mell Fell (1 mile) and Gowbarrow Fell (2.5 miles), two of the Lake District’s 214 Wainwrights. The accommodation itself is cosy and homely and welcomes two doggie guests and two humans.

Entry is via a glass door and into a comfy living area complete with a TV. The ceiling, propped up by lovely thick ceiling beams, is gently sloped, and tastefully chosen artwork adorns the walls. In the adjoining kitchen, complete with glossy white tiles, grey units and wooden worktops, you’ll have everything you need for prepping cooked breakfasts and hearty evening meals. When it’s time to retire for the night, the spacious king-size bedroom awaits, with an en-suite bathroom providing comfort and convenience. Out the front, there’s a pleasant seating area with furniture and a fire pit so you can enjoy lunch in the fresh air, surrounded by splendid views.

You’ll have a lovely local pub serving up local ales just 1 mile from the cottage, while a 3-mile journey takes you to the vibrant village of Pooley Bridge. Here you can sip a leisurely coffee in a riverside café and browse the independent shops for gifts and souvenirs. Just 7 miles away, marvel at impressive views of Helvellyn, England's third highest peak, and its surrounding fells. You may also choose to experience Ullswater’s beauty from the water, with a steamer trip across to Howtown (7 miles away by road), home to a quaint tea room for enjoying a well-deserved cuppa.

Additional information and rules

- 1 bedroom – 1 super-king, DAB radio, hair dryer

- bathroom – en-suite with shower over bath, underfloor heating, heated towel rail and WC

- TV in living room with Sky channels

- Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with icebox and washer/dryer

- Central heating

- Travel cot and highchair available on request

- Enclosed outdoor seating area with furniture, fire bowl and washing line

- Communal utility shed with logs, firefighters for the fire pits, extra freezer space, dog towels, secured bike storage, hanging rack

- Ample parking - sorry no car charging

- Please note the departure time is 9.30am

- Bus stop under 1 mile

- Pub 1.5 miles

- Nearest village - Pooley Bridge 3 miles

- Nearest town - Penrith 7 miles