Charming idyll in easy reach of the Lake District

This cosy, charming cottage sleeps 2 people, though it can accommodate 4 using the sofa-bed in the lounge. A log burner warms you in winter or in Summer enjoy relaxing in the pretty rear yard. Situated in a rural village with pub between the Lake District & Coast. With easy access to the Western Lakes & Fells as well as the more popular Lake District towns of Keswick, Windermere and Ambleside as well as the beautiful Solway Coast, Gilcrux is an ideal base to explore Cumbria whatever the weather. The space Cobble Cottage is a cosy little cottage in the rural village of Gilcrux with one double bedroom, a sofa bed in the lounge for extra guests and a woodburning stove. The cottage has no dining room but benefits from a breakfast bar and a small extendable table in the lounge, bathroom with bath and separate shower and a small, but pretty, rear yard. Situated in easy reach of the beautiful lakes and fells of the Western Lake District and the stunning Solway coast (AONB). Guests can enjoy a pint of real ale with a meal in the local, welcoming pubs within metres of the front door or head to the bustling Lake District towns of Cockermouth, (famous for its annual food festival & Georgian Fair) or Keswick, or the coastal towns of Maryport, Silloth or Whitehaven. You will have full use of the cottage and its shared, pretty rear yard. On-street parking is available. There is a small outhouse which can be used for storing bicycles. The property is at least 300 years old with thick, cobbled walls. There is no central heating and during the colder months guests should make use of the traditional fireplace and wood burning stove which, when used regularly warms the thick walls and provides a very cosy atmosphere. The kitchen and bathroom both have towel radiators and underfloor heating. One fire pack will be provided to guests with more available for subsequent nights at a cost of £5.00 per fire pack, which can be pre-ordered. The property has one television with in-built DVD player and guests should note that there is no internet provided in the cottage. Bedding and towels are provided. Electric is included. We have a travel cot if required. Cobble Cottage has a microwave, a launderette is also available at the caravan park in the centre of the village. The property has a sofa-bed in the lounge for occasional use with additional bedding available. The stairs in the property would not be suitable for people with mobility difficulties. Up to a maximum of 2 dogs are welcome to stay in the cottage, the charge is £30, payable on arrival. Other things to note Guests are welcome to use the shared, rear yard but we ask that guests do not use the neighbour's bins and only use the bins that are allocated to Cobble Cottage. We also advise that guest with dogs use the dog poo bags provided and dispose of them appropriately.