Pets welcome Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The Lake District is frequently voted Britain's finest landscape, and Derwent Lea has the best view of that landscape. You could sit out on the patio to soak it up, or view it from the picture windows in all the main rooms. It's an ideal base for a family reunion, or a group of friends here for a walking holiday.
Applethwaite hamlet is secluded, quiet and intimate, with freedom to roam right from the door; and yet lively Keswick with its outdoor shops, theatre, cinema and multiple attractions is only 2 km away. Derwent Lea has its own secure garden, plus use of the surrounding four acre field.
Lovely Derwent Lea, below Skiddaw mountain.
The fabulous view from the patio
The lounge
Dining room
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The Cumbria/Lake District
The Lake District is regularly voted the finest scenery in Britain, and Keswick is at its heart. Soaring mountains, beautiful tranquil lakes, sparkling rivers and so many places of interest you could spend months here and not exhaust the possibilities. Keswick prides itself on being 'the Adventure Capital' of England, and you can take part in virtually every outdoor activity: walking, climbing, sailing, canoeing, horse riding, golf, even paragliding. It's not always sunny of course, but even on wetter days there are castles, museums, stately homes, and many other covered attractions to visit, and as the saying goes, there has to be a little rain to keep the lakes topped up!
Keswick / Applethwaite area
Keswick town is perfect for visitors, with outdoor shops, a wonderful theatre, cafes spilling out onto the streets, and Lake road leading down to its jewel, lovely Lake Derwentwater. At the newly refurbished foreshore you can stroll to Friar's Crag, take a rowing boat out for an hour or more, take a trip on one of the graceful launches, or hire anything from a canoe or a windsurfer to a dinghy, -with wetsuits provided.
Where Keswick is busy and bustling, Applethwaite is tranquil and peaceful. You're more likely to come across a hen, pig or duck than a motorbike, and to wander through its peaceful lanes is a pleasure indeed. There are no facilities, save for the little chapel, but with Keswick just a couple of miles away, who needs them?
How to get there
Keswick is the hub of the English Lake District, and very easy to reach by car or public transport. Just 18 miles from Penrith, on the M6 motorway and main West Coast railway line, the A66 quickly brings you to Keswick. For those using public transport theere are three buses per hour from Penrith Railway Station, and a short taxi ride completes the journey. Nearest airport is Manchester, and there are frequent direct trains from there to Penrith.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Manchester: 180 km
Railway:
Penrith: 28 km
Activities near Keswick
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The immediate impression as you enter Derwent Lea is of space, light, and the fantastic views from every window. Both lounge and dining room are roomy, with large picture windows framing the superb view over the Derwent Valley. The kitchen is equally generous, with room for breakfast if you wish; and upstairs the bedrooms, -especially the king sized, are also comfortably proportioned and with the same great views.
Further details outdoors: Tick boxes do no justice to the Derwent Lea garden. The patio is breath-taking; just the place for a leisurely drink or a BBQ at the end of a day on the fells. The garden is secure, so if you have a pet or young children they can roam in safety. Added to that, we own the four acre field that surrounds the house, and you are welcome to use it as you will.
Conditions
Booking requires a one-third deposit, with the balance payable a calendar month before arrival. We accept cheques or cards. Cancellation can result in the loss of either deposit or full payment, but we will always try to re-let, and if successful will re-imburse. Up to two dogs are welcome.
Rental rates
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
These charges are fully inclusive of heating, electricity, bed-linen etc. All you need to provide are your towels.
We can take cheques or card payment.
Deposit is one-third of the price on booking; balance a month before arrival.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 83203
Name:
Ian Hall
Tel:
+44 (0)1768 773175
Mobile:
+44 (0)7967 844980
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