Cosy fireside cottage for walkers, Lake District

Rose Cottage: a luxury, dog-friendly home in the heart of Caldbeck. Ideal base for walkers/runners/cyclists with quiet Northern Fells straight from the door. On a no through road on the Cumbria Way, a 5 minute walk to Parson’s Park forestry. Secure cycle storage & garden. Perfect for couples, solo hikers or friends; two separate bedrooms for those who prefer their own space. After a day on the hills, return to a log burner in one of the Lake District’s most welcoming villages. Cosy village pub. The space Rose Cottage is a late 17th century traditional stone cottage which has been lovingly renovated. Our prime location offers walks direct from the doorstep onto the Caldbeck Fells • Easy access to High Pike, Carrock Fell, Blencathra & Skiddaw • Two bedrooms — ideal for friends or solo walkers wanting separate beds • Dog-friendly with a secure enclosed garden • Log burner for cosy evenings after a day on the hills • Space for boots, muddy paws and wet kit • Excellent village pub and café within walking distance • Quieter, less crowded alternative to Keswick A bright, comfortable cottage with a downstairs open plan kitchen/diner/lounge - perfect for planning hikes or trips or relaxing after a long day. Upstairs shower room and spacious master bedroom with king size bed and Dorma/Sheridan bedding. We have down bedding as default but also have synthetic bedding if you have any allergies or personal preference. Please let me know in advance and I will arrange this. There are spare blankets and duvets as well. The kitchen is well equipped - and if there’s something you need then please let us know! Relax in front of the log burner and put your feet up with a glass of wine and a film. The cottage overlooks the river so you are sure to have some scenic and peaceful views as you sip a nespresso at the breakfast bar or kitchen table and plan your day with the plentiful books and guides on offer. Crack your window at night and you can drift off to the river flowing past outside. We are very dog friendly and have completely separate throws and duvet sets for guests with or without dogs; the cottage is thoroughly cleaned between visits. Dogs are allowed on sofas and the bed for cuddles (because we also bring ours up to bed with a pot of coffee on the weekend!) - but please help us out by washing/towelling them off first or in the river and by using throws. If we can help with free dog sitting or walking then please message me to see what we can arrange. We provide towels and blankets, stainless steel bowls and treats and a tick removal tool. Please let us know if you’ve forgotten a lead or collar as we have plenty of items for loan. We have the basics for babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age (bath and stair gate stored under small bedroom bed, fire guard stored under sofa, booster seat available on request and plug socket covers and child proof lock for under sink cupboard ). Please be aware the garden is not yet fully fenced and there is open water and drop offs to the river. Parking is free on the roadside - please see check in instructions for photos so you can make sure to avoid the grass or neighbours’ parking spaces. We love the history of our cottage and of Caldbeck, so have tried to retain as much of a Lake District feel as possible. We have used our fantastic local builders, joiners, craftsmen, artists and retailers to create something we love even more and which feels part of the community. Most of the shelving, coat hooks, the plate rack, bannister and iron log basket have been crafted by the talented Paul Bainbridge at Forge and Forest. There is artwork from Julia Garner (available to buy from Hesta Scene, Hesket Newmarket Post Office and The Old Crown in Hesket) and Lucy Melrose (available to buy from Wild Rabbit Interiors, Carlisle). Most artwork has been framed by local Peter Rolf. Another favourite artist of ours is Sam Martin. Her work is available online and she is yet another Cumbrian local. Her Lake District landscape paintings are colourful, cheerful and bold. We have a couple of her unique lampshades. The screensaver for The Frame TV is usually set to ‘High Pike’ by Charlotte Gurran - she is an incredible local artist and created the original of High Pike for us which we have in our own home. She works in Penrith and is often displayed at ‘Shop for the Senses’ in the Rheged Centre in Penrith. There is a rose sculpture from local ‘Fat Dave’s Workshop’ (more of his work available in the shops at Priest’ Mill and Oddfellows pub), and a Christmas tree made from horseshoes. We have throws, diffusers and trinkets from Hesta Scene and Sharon Lomas of ‘Fern and Fell’. If you need to take a gift back then Hesta Scene will have you covered! The stunning cover photo of the house and cottage was taken by Garry Lomas. (His work is available to buy in Kirkland Stores, Hesta Scene and Hesket Newmarket Post Office & Shop, as well as direct from his website). The list goes on - we couldn’t be more proud of and grateful for our local businesses! We hope you visit and enjoy as many local businesses as you can during your stay! Please see our Insta rose_cottage_caldbeck for posts :) and please tag us with photos taken during your visit. More information on our lovely village at www caldbeckvillage co uk Guest access 24/7 flexible check in. You can check in or out anytime during your booking window using the lock box. Rose Cottage is entirely self contained. The front garden is unfenced but now has a newly planted beech hedge. It has two wooden benches for relaxing on. There is also the lower riverbank which has a bistro set and paddling area by the well. The lock box is located in the archway - directly behind the cottage. This is accessed through a wide wooden gate. Other things to note The garden has a stone wall to the roadside. The gates have wire mesh to stop small dogs from escaping. There is a fairly close knit beech hedge to the next door garden (ours) which has drop offs behind it to a pond and further down drops off to the river. Likewise, the cottage is not toddler proofed ( though we provide a fire guard, plug socket covers and can lock the kitchen sink cupboard). You are MORE than welcome to bring your infant under 2, but please be mindful of the safety aspects as we want you all to have a happy and safe stay. We have sheep and cows roaming the village freely - please do close all gates to the property as they will come in and make themselves known! To that end, please keep your dog under control and be aware that sheep may spring out of a hedge or across the road at any time.