The Nest-quirky, ground floor, ducks, walks,nr pub

Quirky self-contained ground floor barn conversion with oak beams in small village of Bassenthwaite by a stream with ducks, walks from the door, only 15 mins to Keswick. 2 mins to Sun Inn pub serving food (booking recommended). Quieter part of the Lakes. View to Skiddaw mountain in the distance (4th highest in Lakes) & skylight window to view the stars, dark night skies! Fibre broadband and smart TV. The space The Nest is a former stable/barn which has been converted into a holiday home and is formed from four ground floor level rooms. It is ideal for walking couples, the elderly who don't "do" stairs and anyone really who just needs a cute little cottage for a holiday. You enter the kitchen and to the left of the kitchen is the separate double bedroom - it's small but has a full sized double bed. To the right of the kitchen is one step to the hallway leading to the shower room and the separate lounge. Switch off in our quiet village, ideal for walking, climbing and sightseeing. Bassenthwaite is only 15 minutes drive from the popular market town of Keswick. The village pub, Sun Inn Bassenthwaite, is only a few minutes stroll along the stream for meals (booking recommended esp weekends and school holidays) and local ales. You can take walks from the door down country lanes including to Bassenthwaite Lake, or for the more adventurous walk to Dash Waterfalls or climb Skiddaw mountain behind us or some of Wainwrights other northern fells. All of the Lake district within easy reach. Situated next to the farmyard of this former sheep farm (most of our farming happens elsewhere in the village), this cottage is in the courtyard next to our farmhouse and 2 other cottages. Guests enjoy feeding our puddle ducks and watching them as they go past The Nest on their way between their shed and the stream, or just relax by the stream with a book or a drink and watch the world go by in the public seating by the stream. See the stars on a clear night. There is plenty to do and many places to eat nearby in this quieter part of the Lake District, avoiding the towns and busier villages in the Lakes if you prefer, eg several nearby village pubs and restaurants, Bassenthwaite Lake Station with the Orient Express train, the 'locals' town of Cockermouth with many independent shops, the award winning Armathwaite Hall spa, Wainwrights northern fells, the western lakes, the Lake District Wildlife Park, Dodd Wood, Carlisle Castle, Hadrian's Wall, and the Solway coast is only 30 mins away - ideal for dog walking, bird watching or having a picnic. The lakes of Loweswater, Buttermere, Crummock Water, Ennerdale, Grasmere and Rydal, Thirlmere, Ullswater and Windermere are between 25-40 mins drive (depending on traffic), as well as the closer lakes of Bassenthwaite (5 mins) and Keswick/Derwentwater (15 mins). Guest access All of The Nest is yours. Our yard for parking next to the Nest is shared with the owners and two other cottages. Other things to note We know many dogs 🐕 like a holiday too and we welcome 1 dog provided you follow our doggy rules for the benefit of all guests. Your dog: - is clean when entering the cottage (bringing an old towel for muddy paws 🐾 is ideal) - preferably sleeps in a crate or you bring the dog’s bed, doesn't go on the furniture and isn't left in the cottage alone - gets on well with other dogs and is mainly on a lead 🐕‍🦺 when in the courtyard and parking area outside the property due to our free range ducks and other guests and their dogs If you wish to bring a pet other than a dog, please enquire and agree with us before booking. Towels, sheets, tea towels, initial toilet rolls provided. Central laundry room with washing machines and dryers shared with the other guests is available at a small additional opposite the cottage. No shop in the village - Many guests order an online shop from Tesco, Sainsburys or Asda or click and collect available from Booths in Keswick. In Cockermouth, 15-20 mins drive, there is a Sainsburys, Aldi and Lidl. In Keswick, there is Booths (like Waitrose of the North!) and a medium-sized Co-op. Only the final 1/4 mile of the journey is on a country lane, so we're easy to access even in winter. Charging of electric vehicles from the cottage is not allowed. Sunday check out after a 2 night weekend is 12 noon. For other stays it is 10am. Check in is between 4 and ideally 10pm. We say 10pm in case you happen to need any assistance finding the property as we are not available after 10pm