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Holly Cottage is a traditional nineteenth century Lakeland stone house
with four good sized bedrooms situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within Keswick-on-Derwentwater.
The Cottage is beautifully furnished and comprehensively equipped. It is
normally let on a weekly basis but some short breaks may be available in the low
season.
The spacious Lounge/Dining Room benefits from a cosy 'living flame' gas fire surrounded by a polished Lakeland slate fireplace. For relaxing after a day's exploring, enjoy comfortable, high quality furnishings, a digital TV with integral DVD player and a radio/CD system. Solid oak furniture complements the roomy dining area. Books, games, maps and details of local activities are readily available.
The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is fully equipped and includes an electric oven with gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, table and chairs.
The Utility Room has washing/drying facilities, freezer and secure bicycle storage.
The Bathroom includes a shaver point and a thermostatically controlled shower above the bath.
The Main Bedroom benefits from pine furnishings, a superb King-Size four-poster bed, period fireplace and fitted wardrobes.
The Second Bedroom comfortably includes a single bed, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.
On the second floor, the Third Bedroom offers a double bed, pine furnishings, drawers, a fitted wardrobe and plenty of cupboard space.
Also on the second floor, is the Fourth Bedroom, with single bed, pine furnishings, drawers, wardrobe and lovely views towards Skiddaw.
A very convenient Shower Room with WC is located on the second floor landing.
At the front of the house, guests may enjoy the south facing patio Garden with wooden bench seat.
Keswick-on-Derwentwater is an attractive and picturesque market town at the heart of the Northern Lakes, making an ideal base from which to explore the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District National Park or beyond to the Solway coast or Hadrian's wall. The peace and tranquillity of this beautiful area can be enjoyed whatever time of the year you visit.
The 4000-year-old Stone Circle of Castlerigg lies to the east and overlooks Keswick in its lovely valley setting, nestling neatly between the massive peak of Skiddaw and the calm of Derwentwater. Early lead mining, quarrying and the growth of pencil manufacture have all played their part in a long and often dramatic history.
Though small in size, Keswick offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor attractions for the visitor. Most of these are within a five minute walk of Holly Cottage and include the Cumberland Pencil Museum; 'Cars of the Stars' housing authentic James Bond cars among others; Keswick Victorian Museum and Art Gallery; The Teapottery; Hope Park; Fitz Park; Friars Crag; The 'state of the art' Theatre by the Lake; the stylish 1920's Alhambra Cinema; Indoor Leisure Pool; Indoor Climbing Centre; Derwentwater Launches.
It is a place in England where you can see both red squirrels and Ospreys in their natural wild habitat.
CASTLEHEAD
A short 3 mile walk rising to a super viewing point overlooking Keswick and
Derwentwater. From Holly Cottage go to the bottom of the street and turn left
and pass the Moot Hall on the right side. Keep straight on past George Fishers
on to Borrowdale road past the cemetery on your left and past two unusual stone
benches set into the wall. Turn left into the woods and climb up the path to the
summit. There is a useful viewpoint marker to help identify all the surrounding
peaks.
FRIARS CRAG, DERWENTWATER
A short 2 mile level walk suitable for the
elderly or disabled that takes you to a stunning viewpoint looking down
Derwentwater. Starts as the Castlehead walk but turn right before George Fishers
and follow the path past Hope Park and the Theatre by the Lake to the
Derwentwater Launches and beyond to Friars Crag. This walk can be extended to
completely encircle Derwentwater (8 miles) and can then be shortened at will by
catching the Keswick launch from any one of the piers around the lake.
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
A medium walk of some 4 miles. Starts as before but pass the Moot Hall on the
left side and continue along St. Johns Street and just before the road climbs a
hill turn right on to Springs Road and continue to Springs Farm. Follow the path
to the right of the stream through woodland. The walk is now signposted to
Castlerigg and continues with good views over Derwentwater towards Catbells and
the Newlands Valley eventually arriving at the Stone Circle and returning in a
circular route back to Keswick.
LATRIGG
A medium walk of some 6 miles. This is the town's own fell and has panoramic
views far better than one would expect from the modest 950ft summit. From Holly
Cottage walk up the street and over the river Greta into Fitz Park exiting near
the hospital on the left to pick up Spooney Green Lane that takes you over the
A66 and through woodlands and fields to the summit and descending on the eastern
side to follow the River back to Keswick
Tel 07977 991303
www.hollycottage.co.uk
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