Luxury Lakeland cottage, Borrowdale

Spacious one bedroom cottage in Borrowdale with stunning views across the valley. Gentle strolls and demanding days walks from the door to the river, lake, fields, woods and fells. The space Cocklety How Byre is part a 17th century converted barn that sits at the peaceful foot of Catbells, overlooking the fields, woods and fells of the Borrowdale valley. We built the Byre extension in 2000 with great care and attention and are really proud of the result! It's a beautiful cottage that blends the original stonework and beams of the old byre with a modern vaulted ceiling extension that curves along the contour of the fellside to make the most of the spectacular views. The cottage is extremely spacious and the fixtures and fitting are of a very high quality, with La-Z-Boy leather arm chairs, solid oak floors and a sound system. Treat yourself to some luxury! The cottage is all on one level. The bedroom has a king size four poster 'pencil post' bed, fabulous views east and north, luxury 100% wool carpet, and chaise longue. There is a separate large walk in wardrobe/dressing room with window to the fell (plenty of space for a cot). The en suite bathroom/wc has a shower over the bath. There is a lovely big oak fitted kitchen with dining area at the other end of the cottage from the bedroom. It has original exposed beams and stonework, a range style cooker, dishwasher and all the equipment you'll need to cook up a storm. Between the kitchen and the bedroom is an open-plan living area, with solid oak floor and rugs, and a double height vaulted ceiling. You can relax after a walk in reclining leather armchairs and sofa. There's also the additional sofa bed for the third guest. The living room's French doors open onto the patio and the wonderful views across the valley of Borrowdale. If you get bored with the view (unlikely we think!) there's a smart TV with freeview and a sound system (ipod and mp3 player compatible). At the back of the cottage is a utility room with sink, washing machine, drier and back door. Please note: the bathroom/w.c. are en suite to the bedroom, so the third guest using the sofa bed has to go through the bedroom to use the bathroom. Outside we've made a private fell garden behind the Byre with beautiful panoramic views and water feature. At the front, the patio & gravelled area outside front door look out across the valley. There's a choice of garden furniture including recliners, table and chairs. Parking for 2 cars by the cottage. Please note, except for very last minute bookings, arrival / departure days are Mondays and Fridays. Guest access Guests have their own parking space, entrance, fellside garden and have exclusive use of the house. They are welcome to explore our small wooded fell side behind the cottage. They have access to a shared utility room with extra tourist information, games, puzzles, books and portable bbq. We have one outdoor wood fired hot tub in our little wood, which can be booked for a day at a time for an additional cost by guests staying in any of our accommodation. Please book in advance and check availability before you book accommodation if this is an integral part of your holiday plans. Other things to note Before your stay we will email you full information about check in and details of your stay. We are always at the end of the phone to help when you want it and usually around to chat with our guests.