About this property
Enjoy exploring the great outdoors from Danika East, with plenty of walking and cycling available in the surrounding fells.. 3 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room/kitchen: 32" Freeview TV, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge
Bedroom area: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Landscaped grounds (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 1 car; additional parking on request. 1 small dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). No smoking.. This authentic but modern bothy offers the perfect place for a romantic getaway or base for your Lake District adventure. Situated on the lower slopes of Blencathra, one of the most impressive fells in the Lake District National Park, Denika East nestles on a working sheep and beef farm along with nine holiday properties, and has been designed with couples in mind. One pet is welcome to stay, so no need to wave goodbye to those sad puppy eyes when you go on holiday, bring them along too! Threlkeld is a small village just off the A66, which is the main route between Penrith and Keswick, and almost directly opposite is Keswick Golf Club. The quaint village of Scales, along with a couple of local pubs offering great food and local cask ales, is just a mile away. The vibrant Lake District town of Keswick, 5 miles, offers many great restaurants, pubs and an excellent range of shopping experiences and memorable tourist attractions. If you fancy something a little different, then why not visit The Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil. Also within easy reach is Puzzling Place, full of mind-boggling optical illusions, and the Theatre by the Lake, with its enviable position on the shores of Derwentwater with award-winning performances in drama and arts. If you like walking or cycling, you are surrounded by some of the most challenging fells in the area, as well as a number of less challenging routes ideal for those who prefer sightseeing without the strain. Keswick is at the northern end of Derwentwater, one of the area’s iconic lakes, and offers a great base and starting point for many an adventure. You can tick off a few of Wainwright’s 214 Lakeland Fells, including Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn within a few miles radius. Whatever the reason for your visit, Danika East offers a great base, inspiring surroundings and a touch of quirkiness to make your next Lake District getaway one to remember. Shop 4½ miles, pub ¾ mile and restaurant 1¼ miles.
Danika East can be booked togther with Harrison’s Lodge (UK1259), Lucy’s Lodge (UK1260), Grajo Cottage (UK1284), Darci’s Lodge (UK1297), Derwent Dale Cottage (UK1334), Brackendale (UK1335), Shepherd’s Bield (UK1349), Doddick Chase Cottage (UK1363) and The Rocking Lodge (UK11517) to accommodate up to 32 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Small dog/s only allowed.
There are steps to the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Brougham Castle
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (3)
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Confirmed Guest
We had 4 nights here for a short hiking break. We knew that the place would be small and cosy from the reviews although it was difficult to establish this at first glance from the photos on the website. For us this provided an excellent base as we had transport and a van for all of our outdoor kit. If you needed somewhere to keep clothes for a longer break this would not be ideal.The room was advertised as self catering. It had a fridge, a microwave, a toaster and kettle but no cooker oven or grill. It was the size of an en suite room in a hotel.This was just big enough for 2 of us for a couple of days and was a much more luxurious alternative to camping. The cottage was cute in a quiet location off a main A road in and out of the northern Lake District with plenty of places to safely park a vehicle. However, there was nowhere to dry out our hiking gear after a very wet few days.We did love the concept of an affordable cottage style accommodation. This is ideal for visitors thinking about a base for a hiking holiday. However, one improvement I would make is maybe consider an on site laundry area to wash and dry hiking gear.
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Confirmed Guest
There are no windows - only a stable door to let in fresh air, and the layout is poor with very little storage. A large caravan is better laid out and has more storage! And every time the upstairs apartment uses water or flushes a loo, you can hear the swoosh of water in the pipes. And people moving about. Fine for a night or two but not longer.We left 2 days early.
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Louise
Great location, great use of location, good value for money, Id stay again. Compact with everything you need. There was no broom to clean the floor and it was a bit warm with no ability to turn the heating down overnight.