Castle Carrock nestles in the Cumbrian countryside east of Carlisle at the foot of the Pennines. The village itself has an award winning pub, The Duke of Cumberland, delicious home cooked meals and local ales can be enjoyed. The village is surrounded by rolling countryside, the beauty spots of Talkin Tarn and Castle Carrock reservoir are both close by. The market town of Brampton is a 10 minute drive with shops, bars and restaurants, or head to the County capital Carlisle for a night at the cinema, shopping at the Lanes or explore the historical Castle and Cathedral. If historical sites are of interest Hadrian's Wall and Lanercost Priory are both within a short drive. The Lake District is just over an hours drive away as is Newcastle with its cosmopolitan night life and the Metro Centre at Gateshead for all your designer brand shops. If you are looking for a break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life then Reservoir View is the perfect base from which to kick back, relax and simply unwind. Sitting in its own 48 acres of open countryside with stunning views to the Lakeland fells, Scottish Fells, Solway Firth and the reservoir, Reservoir View is 10 luxuriously appointed cottages and a luxury lodge, each with its own enclosed garden with hot tub, inside each has a wood burning stove for cosy evenings in front of the TV, a welcome pack of local produce awaits your arrival and guests have complimentary access to the Crown Hotels leisure club in Wetheral with gym and swimming pool. Attached to the main farmhouse, the cottage has bi-folding doors that open up to a glass enclosed balcony with hot tub, bringing the stunning views of the reservoir into the open plan living room. The cottage is heated by oil central heating: The ground floor has an open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room with wood burning stove, Smart TV with DVD player. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Utility room with a washer/dryer. Cloakroom. The first floor has a master bedroom with super king size bed and en-suite bathroom with free standing bath, huge walk-in shower, hand basin and WC. The second bedroom has a super king size bed that can convert to twin beds on request. The third bedroom has a king size bed. Bathroom with shower, hand basin and WC. All utilities, logs, bed linen, towels, bathrobes and slippers provided. 2 dogs welcome. Ample private parking. Enclosed balcony with table and chairs for outdoor dining and hot tub.