Eskholme Lodge, Cumbria

Eskdale Green 5.3 miles. Find this impressive, gate-lodge to the Eskdale Estate amidst the unspoilt beauty of the Lake District National Park, offering a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Eskholme Lodge is a heart-warming retreat for a family or a group of walkers seeking to explore the surroundings, including towering mountain peaks or head to the nearby coast, where a number of beaches await. Soaking up your surroundings, be welcomed into this idyllic property boasting a refreshing colour palette, thoughtful touches and all the essentials required for a week-long getaway to the countryside. Step into the property and retreat into the sitting room, where a woodburning stove takes centre stage before the plush sofa and the TV, offering a tranquil spot for unwinding after an action-packed afternoon. The second sitting room is ideal for younger guests to spend a moment or two within, either to tune into the TV or play games on a rainy day. Venture into the kitchen, where the contemporary units and sleek worktops offer quality appliances and ample space to cater your own delicious meals which can be enjoyed at the well-presented dining table. As the evening draws to a close, look forward to retiring to one of the bedrooms, comprising of two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, ensuring a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your group. If you can tear yourself away from this wonderful retreat, head to the village of Eskdale Green, where you be spoilt for choice by the traditional pubs that await you, each serving food as well as a shop for picking up the essentials. For those feeling active, look forward to climbing the mountain peaks of Scafell Pike, Great Gable, Hard Knott, Harter Fell and Muncaster Fell, each promising breath-taking scenery along the way. Alternatively, brush up on the local history by discovering Muncaster Castle or be charmed by Ravenglass to Eskdale miniature railway. Eskholme Lodge is a wonderful base for a countryside getaway to the Lake District.