Enjoy a morning’s hike of Illgill Head fell (5 miles), or the mighty Scafell Pike (8 miles), followed by a pub lunch at Santon Bridge Inn - a popular choice for banter as it’s home to the World’s Biggest Liar competition (1 mile). Try stone-skimming on the River Irt (0.5 miles), kayaking on Wastwater (5 miles), or cycle towards Seat How (7 miles) by Devoke Water. Potter around the coastal village and Roman port of Ravenglass (5 miles) with its natural harbour, shops, cafes and pubs. Hop on the La’al Ratty Heritage Steam Railway here which runs for 7 miles through the Eskdale Valley to Dalegarth (5.5 miles), near Eskdale Mill and the charming village of Boot (6 miles).
Step inside this charming cottage which has warm and inviting country-style interiors. Settle into the cosy living room after a hike on the fells and warm hands by the toasty wood burner (first basket of logs included) while you admire the ceiling’s exposed timber beams; and plan film evenings on the TV and DVD player. Rustle up light lunches or family feasts in the well-equipped kitchen and dining room which features an electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher, plus a beautiful slate floor with cosy underfloor heating. There’s a convenient WC down some stairs from the kitchen. Head up to the first floor and enjoy some quiet reading time on the landing library; there’s also a stylish king-size bedroom, and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC on this floor. Cottage style stairs to the second floor bedroom in the eaves of the house; this bright double bedroom has sloping ceilings and a large skylight, plus an extra pull-out mattress for children.
Outside, enjoy magnificent fell views from the enclosed lawned garden with outdoor seating and concrete BBQ area (please bring charcoal). There’s an outbuilding with a washer/dryer, and parking is available for one car at the front of the cottage; further parking is available on the grass verge opposite the cottage. There’s a pub and a shop nearby.