Cygnet Cottage, Cumbria

This is a beautiful, recently renovated two-bedroom holiday home in a most attractive rural setting on the edge of Thornthwaite village, which is three miles from the bustling, market town of Keswick. It lies in a peaceful location next to the former Swan Hotel, which has been converted to exclusive properties. The cottage benefits from extensive shared landscape gardens to the rear of the Swan. It's a great base for walkers and cyclists with good forest tracks from the doorstep, to Whinlatter Forest Park and the fells beyond. It is ideal for a family or two couples. Walk through the hallway to find your two delightful and spacious bedrooms on the ground floor: a double bedroom with king size bed and lovely, en-suite spa bathroom and twin bedroom, which is served by a separate shower room. Walk upstairs to discover a bright and stylish open plan space full of natural light and tasteful décor. Your sitting room area is cosy and comfortable with appealing roof lines, stylish furnishings and a warming electric log stove. Take a few steps up to admire your fully fitted, modern kitchen and dining area. Walk out on to the balcony, sit for a while and start to anticipate alfresco breakfasts and memorable family evenings in this lovely space. Drive to Keswick to browse its specialist shops and to have a bite to eat at one of its excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs, then walk through the town to beautiful Derwentwater and unwind as you look out to the shimmering lake. Enjoy a lake cruise to and experience breath-taking views of the surrounding fells. Keswick offers, specialist shops, excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs, market days twice a week, a renowned theatre, well-loved cinema and much more. Walk from the centre of Keswick, through Hope Park to the shore of beautiful Derwentwater, have a bite to eat at the Theatre by the Lake’s café, then enjoy a scenic cruise.