Sleeping three guests, this romantic retreat lies in the ‘adventure capital of the Lake District’. Stroll into the town centre, less than half a mile away, and source delicious food produce for evening meals. Browse the independent shops and soak up the local arts at the Keswick heritage museum, the Derwent Pencil Museum, the art-house cinema, and the Theatre by the Lake (1 mile). Learn how to paddleboard, canoe or sail at Derwentwater Marina (2.5 miles). The space Hike the surrounding fells and northern lakes, dine in a variety of restaurants, and enjoy a cruise on Derwentwater (1 mile). Further afield, discover Wordsworth’s romantic cottage garden in Grasmere (12.5 miles), or The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere (21.5 miles). Take three steps up to the front door of this charming country-style cottage with traditional interiors. Curl up with a good book on the living-room sofa under the high ceiling, or the snuggly sofa by the wood effect electric fire, and enjoy a great read. Choose from the selection of games and books or enjoy a night in watching favourite programmes together on the TV with Freeview – there’s also a stereo with radio, and an iPod dock. Make home-cooked meals for your loved one in the compact yet well-equipped kitchen which has an electric oven and hob, a fridge with an ice compartment, and a microwave along with garden views; there’s also a walk-in utility cupboard with a washer/dryer and cleaning equipment. Enjoy your delicious feast at the dining table while you share holiday snaps from the day’s adventures. Hang coats on the door that leads from the dining porch area to the garden path. Cottage-style stairs lead from the living room up to the double bedroom, single bedroom, and a family bathroom which has a shower, and WC. The bright and airy double bedroom has an ornamental fireplace, high ceilings, and ample storage space, while the single bedroom has a chest of drawers, mirror and table, and beautiful views of the garden and fells – there’s also a portable bed guard available for this bedroom, making it suitable for younger children. Outside, you’ll find a lawned garden to the rear of the property, shared with neighbouring cottages. On street parking is available nearby (subject to availability). There’s a shop, pub, and restaurant within half a mile of the property. House Rules Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 single with portable bed guard - 1 shower room, and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge with an ice compartment, microwave - Washer/dryer in utility - Clothes airer provided, as there is no washing line available - Wood effect electric fire - TV with Freeview, stereo/radio, iPod dock - WiFi - Towels not included - Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates - please call to book - Please note: There are three steps up to the front door. The property has steep cottage-style stairs - Shop, pub, restaurant, and town amenities within half a mile - Parking for 1 small car. There is further unrestricted parking on the streets nearby