Blencathra Way Holiday Lodge - 3 Bedroom (Sleeps 5) Lodge in Cumbria

Description

This Lake District lodge is positioned in a tranquil setting between Keswick and Penrith, within a small group of similar lodges. It is four miles from the village of Greystoke with it's own castle which hosts events, together with a traditional country pub and shop.

The Scandinavian style detached wooden lodge, with wood burner has an extensive garden and floor to ceiling windows offering open views across the meadow towards Blencathra. The lodge is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, with Greystoke Forest on one side, stunning views over the meadow to Blencathra on the other, and bordered by a small unfenced stream, Newsom Syke, which can be dry or flowing dependant upon weather conditions. There is parking space for 2 cars at the front of the property. Additionally, there is an outside decking area with seating, perfect for enjoying summer evenings and admiring the often beautiful sunsets or watching the sheep in the meadow together with rabbits, pheasants and red squirrles and other wild life.

The lounge /dining area is large, modern and recently furnished with a high vaulted ceiling and a wood burning stove for which some logs are provided. The dining table comfortably seats six people. Wi Fi is available throughout the property and for your entrainment there is a CD/radio together with a TV/DVD player and through the Roku box it is possible to access Freeview or log into your own streaming services, if you have a subscription. The squirrel feeder positioned just outside the window allows guests to observe, from close range, the antics of red squirrels, which are frequent visitors helping themselves to nuts. Also, a variety of birds can often be seen feeding from the stations provided for them.

There are three bedrooms, a double, twin and a single. All are spacious, have blackout blinds and enjoy varied views of the picturesque surroundings. All bedding is provided and built-in wardrobes along with chests of drawers, provide storage for personal items. If required a travel cot, bed guards and a high chair are also available.

There is a recently modernised shower room, which has an easily accessed generous shower cubicle with a powerful electric shower, in addition to a toilet, washbasin and vanity unit.

The Lake District offers many quality pubs and restaurants, but if you choose to eat in, the large kitchen is fully equipped for family catering including oven, hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and toaster. Ample space is available in cupboards for storing provisions.

With bustling Keswick its shops, galleries, pubs restaurants and street markets and beautiful Ullswater all within 30 minutes drive there's plenty to do within easy reach. The surrounding countryside, including nearby Greystoke forest, is all easily accessible and there are plenty of opportunities for walks from the relaxing to the more energetic.

Just a 15 minute drive is Penrith, a thriving ancient market town with its supermarkets, castle and railway station. Nearby are the charming villages of Caldbeck, Mungrisdale and Hesketh Newmarket, offering their own pubs and local shops. Sitting between Keswick, Penrith, Carlisle and Ullswater, this lodge offers an ideal base for exploring the northern Lake District, Cumbria and also Hadrian's Wall. Easy access from the M6 at junction 41 is an added bonus.

Many guests have found this rural retreat is an ideal base for family holidays, away from the crowds, but within easy reach of the many activities that Cumbria has to offer.

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