Cumbria - Lake District holiday cottage

This property is set on a 17th Century Lakeland hill farm (Brunt Knott Farm) in a wonderful hillside position in the lovely Kentmere Valley, halfway between Kendal and Lake Windermere. This location is very tranquil and rural with stunning views. The properties on the farm have been created from superb conversion of traditional stone and slate farm buildings. Offering comfortable, well-equipped accommodation with rustic dcor in keeping with the style of the properties. This property is a charming detached stone built cottage. It is mostly ground floor. With one double bedroom with lovely views. Shower room with shower, WC and washbasin. Small well equipped fitted kitchen. Comfortable and cosy sitting/dining room with open fire. The location is ideal for walking, cycling, just relaxing or as a touring centre for The Lake District. The Lakeland village of Staveley is only 1.5 miles away and further facilities are available at Windermere and Kendal. About the area: The Lakeland village of Staveley is set on the eastern fringes of the Lake District National Park and provides great access to the whole region. The village offers an excellent range of amenities such as a variety of shops, a craft shop, three pubs and a Railway Station. From the village's famous bike shop there is cycle hire available, whilst the whole area offers superb walking opportunities. Nearby, the busy towns of Windermere and Ambleside are renowned with visitors, offering a range of amenities to suit every taste. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, and a ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. Enjoy a fascinating collection of boats at the 'Windermere Steamboat Museum' displays, whilst children will love the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness, where technology actually brings her characters to life. Staveley is ideally located for exploring all that the region has to offer, as within easy reach are Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains Amenities: Electric heating from night storage heaters and additional heating from open fire in sitting room. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, colour TV, video etc. Night storage heaters inc. in rent, domestic electricity charged at cost from meter reading, initial supply of fuel for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Shared use of laundry room, with washer and dryer - charge of 1 per load. Cot on request. Ample off road parking. Large garden with garden furniture and magnificent views. Well behaved pet welcome at 15. Shops and pubs 1.5 miles