Pine Fold, Troutbeck, Sleeps 6 Sat changeover

QUINTESSENTIAL WESTMORLAND COTTTAGE SET IN THE STUNNING TROUTBECK VALLEY Dating back to the 17th century, Pine Fold is a fine example of a traditional Westmorland cottage set within the tranquil village of Troutbeck. Picture postcard pretty, Pine Fold oozes Olde Worlde character and charm and displays an array of wonderful, original features throughout including a wealth of oak beams, intriguing little alcoves and a magnificent woodburner set in a huge Inglenook. The space Beautiful, antique features have been cleverly married with modern day conveniences and traditional décor to create a superb home from home, somewhere to share precious moments with your loved ones. Troutbeck is a walkers paradise offering low and high level routes through a dramatic Lakeland landscape. Garburn Pass and Troutbeck Tongue can be seen from the south facing terrace and the lower slopes of Wansfell Pike are just minutes from the cottage. This quaint hamlet retains the original Post Office, now also a general store and tea room whilst two excellent country pubs are within a short walk of Pine Fold, The Mortal Man and The Queen’s Head, both serving local ales and home made fayre. Troutbeck enjoys quick access to the more popular and busier resorts of Ambleside and Windermere, being just a short, 10 minute car drive where you’ll find a good selection of mini supermarkets, shops, galleries, cafes and bars. A BLEND OF ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE FEATURES MARRIED WITH MODERN DAY FACILITIES Accessed through the front cottage garden, step into Pine Fold’s hand-built farmhouse breakfast kitchen, a superb social space with beamed ceiling and stable door out to the garden. The kitchen has a large electric double oven, five burner gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer. The dining room beyond is ideal for a more formal dinner with flagged floors, original spice cupboard and beamed archway opening into a lovely beamed sitting room with wood burning, window seat, TV with Freeview, YouView and DVD. The first floor is required by way of original stone steps and onto the spacious landing leading to the three spacious bedrooms; the master bedroom has a king-sized bed, a deep window seat and en-suite with shower over bath, basin and WC; the second bedroom is a double room and a third, large bedroom has both a king size bed and a single bed to be used as either a double or a twin room. The main bathroom is traditional in style with free standing roll top bath, large separate shower, basin and WC. There is a further shower room on this floor with shower cubicle, basin and WC). The well tended, terraced gardens are a mix of lawn and patio areas with mature shrubs and borders, awash with colour in the Spring and Summer. Outside furniture is provided allowing you to take a seat and take in the far reaching views across the valley. The farmers next door keep sheep and cattle which sometimes graze just below the garden wall. Sorry, no pets (owners occasionally bring their dog). Private parking for two cars on hard standing just outside the gate. MISCELLANEOUS: WiFi Gas and electric heating Private parking for two cars just outside the gate Logs for the fire provided All bed linen and towels provided Travel cot and highchair available from Lakeland Retreats – please book in advance Sorry, no pets (owners occasionally bring their dog) Benefit from an attractive 20% discount on food at the nearby Queen’s Head, Troutbeck. Please speak to a member of the Lakeland Retreats team to redeem this discount Changeover day is Saturday