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Rose Cottage Portinscale

Borrowdale
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Rose Cottage Portinscale

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Sleeping six guests this holiday home offers a welcome escape from busy lifestyles. Stroll down to Derwentwater Marina (less than half a mile) and plan a fun day of water sports there s everything here including sailing kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Hike to the Catbells (2.5 miles) on the western shore or try water scrambling at Stoneycroft Ghyll (2.5 miles). Whizz from the treetops at Whinlatter Forest (3.5 miles) or take a leisurely walk around Borrowdale (4.5 miles) a great backdrop for holiday photos with Ashness Bridge and the aptly named Surprise View. Or explore lively Keswick (1 mile) where you ll find a wealth of shops pubs and eateries along with an art cinema theatre and pencil museum. Step inside and kick off your hiking boots in the hallway before walking through to the rest of the accommodation decorated in a farmhouse style. Settle in for a cup of tea and chat in the living room which has two cosy sofas slate floors a selection of books and the perfect armchair to curl up in with your favourite book - stay warm from the heat of the cosy wood burner. Or plan film evenings here on the TV with Sky a DVD player and soundbar. Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen which features an electric fan oven with ceramic hobs fridge/freezer microwave and dishwasher there s also a breakfast table for informal dining and morning coffees while the dining room has a large table and chairs by a vintage dresser. A handy utility room houses a washing machine tumble dryer heated towel rail drying rail sink and extra storage space for sports gear or a dog bed. Head upstairs to find the three spacious bedrooms with handsome furniture ample storage space and period features including exposed timber beams: a king-size bedroom with a TV and an en-suite shower room; a king-size bedroom with a TV and a twin bedroom with views of Walla Crag. There s a contemporary-style family bathroom with a bath separate shower and WC plus a separate WC on this floor too. Step outside to the cosy garden patio with seating to the rear of the property please note there is a right of way through the garden for neighbours. Off-road parking is available for one car with an additional space for a carefully parked car outside the house. There s a shop and pub with food within half a mile of the property. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 king size, 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 family bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC; 1 en suite shower room with a shower and WC; 1 separate WC. Electric oven with ceramic hobs, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, heated towel rail and drying rail. Wood burner logs not provided. 3 TVs 1 Smart TV with Sky, DVD player, soundbar. Books and board games. Towels not included (towel hire available in advance for a fee). Small garden patio area with seating area to the rear of the property. Outside hose pipe for washing down muddy dogs and boots. Please note the rear garden has a right of way through the garden for neighbours. Off road parking for 1 car. Rose Cottage does not have an EV charger, and guests are not permitted to charge vehicles using the standard household sockets chargers can be found at Booths supermarket in Keswick. Shop and pub within a mile.

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