Welcoming Lake District flat with lovely views

We are in the tranquil Western Lake District National Park close to the Coast to Coast bike route and with plenty of walking right from the door. Your comfortable ensuite bedroom and own breakfast / sitting room is upstairs so has gorgeous views across to woods and fells. The bedroom can be set up as two singles or one kingsize bed. We can provide a delicious basket of local and home-made food for a help-yourself- breakfast for £5 per person. There is parking and a garage for storing bikes. The space The Lake District National Park was granted UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2017 and your accommodation makes an ideal base for exploring north-west Cumbria, or a peaceful location for a quiet retreat. Inside: Our front hallway has racks for shoes and boots - no outdoor shoes upstairs please. The shared stairs leads up to your rooms on the left and has its own lockable door. The bedroom has a comfortable kingsize bed or can be set as 2 singles which will be made up with fresh bedding . Towels are provided in the ensuite shower room along with soap. The adjoining private breakfast and sitting room is well equipped having a fridge , toaster, kettle, microwave and a mini hob. There is no oven, but you can arrange to pop a pizza or pie in our oven if you need to. There is a cafetière, crockery & cutlery, utensils and pans, plenty of storage space, tea, coffee and milk. If we've been making flapjack, you'll find some in the tin! There’s free Wi-fi, and there are plenty of local area maps, guides, books and board games for you to borrow during your stay. No TV! Phone reception is patchy, but can usually be found a few metres walk up the drive, depending on network. You can use our utility area downstairs which has a washer (washing powder provided), iron & ironing board, hanging space for drying clothes for and muddy walking boots and shoes. There is space in the garage for bikes and electric bikes can be charged overnight. Please note: Smoking / vaping is not permitted inside. Outside: I am slowly creating a wildlife friendly fruit and veg garden and in the surrounding fields, fells and woodland you may see deer, hares, red squirrels, foxes, hedgehogs, rabbits and a wide variety of bird life. The woods behind the cottage are home to woodpeckers, cuckoo and owls. In the spring and summer you will see the local farmers’ lambs and calves grazing in the fields. We face west and you are welcome to sit outside on our patio area and soak up the rays or watch the sun go down in the evening. Guest access The bedroom with ensuite and breakfast/sitting room area is for your private use. You are welcome to dry wet clothes in our Utility room and use the washing machine when we are at home. During your stay Both Graham and Debbie are around in the evenings to make you feel welcome and give suggestions of places to visit and explore. We love walking, climbing, cycling, orienteering, canoeing and have lived in west Cumbria for many years - so can suggest explorations on and off the beaten track. Debbie has a tried and tested knowledge of tea shops to follow up activities and enjoys local community events - just ask! We are usually at work in the daytime, and will make arrangements regarding keys so you can come and go when you want.