Experience a truly rural stay in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by remarkable fells in the distance and rolling fields filled with farmland animals closer by. Housing eight guests and two dogs, we can think of no better spot for an outdoor adventure-loving group of extended family or friends to get together. Spend quality time traipsing the local walking routes or discover the National Park atop two wheels, always setting off with a plentiful picnic and weatherproof outerwear on your backs. After a day of adrenaline seeking adventure, stunning scenery and a never-ending selection of waymarked pathways, the warm embrace of this characterful farmhouse property awaits you for a cosy night of good food, excellent chat and pure quality time spent together.

Whilst any spacious country house may feel cool and lofty, the owners have gone to great lengths to ensure that this holiday home is cosy and warm even throughout the coldest of months. On arrival you'll be pleased to discover underfloor heating, a real treat after pulling tired feet out of those well-worn hiking boots! Step up into the ground floor lounge to discover a wood burner and abundance of comfy seating, perfect for curling up whilst the TV is switched on. Any budding chef will be keen to jump at the chance to cook in this kitchen, also located on the ground floor. Along with a generous island for preparing a delicious meal for eight, this space is equipped with an American-style fridge/freezer and quality Rangemaster double oven which will certainly take the ease off feeding the masses. This room has also been furnished with an extending dining table and wood burner-effect gas fire to keep everyone toasty. When it’s time for bed you can ascend to the first floor via the original slate spiral staircase, a stunningly authentic element in this countryside accommodation, to find four welcoming bedrooms offering a great night's sleep. Finally, the property wouldn't be complete without a generous garden set to lawn with a dining set and BBQ on-hand for your use.

Additional information and rules

- 4 bedrooms - 2 twins, 2 doubles

- 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath and separate shower, 1 shower room with WC reached via a step up, 2 WCs (1 reached via alcove with low beam)

- Rangemaster double oven with 6-ring hob, dishwasher, American-style fridge/freezer

- Utility room with washing machine, dryer, iron, ironing board drying rack

- Wood burner - initial supply of fuel provided

- Underfloor heating in kitchen/diner and entrance hall

- TV/hdmi DVD, CD player in lounge - please note there is no TV reception, the TV is provided solely for watching DVDs

- Wi-Fi included - please note this might be slow due to the rural location of the property

- Enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ (fuel not provided) - please keep gates closed. The outside area is uneven and raised from the property

- Ample parking in shared car parking area opposite property over a stream (access to car park is across paving slabs in the stream)

- Take care of low beams, uneven floors, changes in floor level, sloping floor in second double bedroom and sloping ceilings throughout

- Take care of internal stone steps and uneven steps on the slate spiral staircase

- The drive up to the house is rocky and uneven - this may not be suitable for sports cars

- Please note that the cottage is surrounded by farmland and animals, please keep your dogs on a lead around the farmland area

- Stream within the grounds which runs between the car park area and front door - children to be supervised at all times

- Shops, restaurants and pubs within 1.5 miles