Foresters Cottage, Cumbria

Forester’s Cottage is a delightful pet-friendly and family-friendly cottage, set in a quiet location on the edge of the Grizedale Forest but within easy driving access to the popular areas of the Lake District. This charming cottage is a semi-detached property that has been tastefully renovated to provide comfortable and cosy accommodation. Guests and their pets can enjoy the large, enclosed garden on a sunny afternoon or relax in front of the woodburning stove in the lounge on a winter’s evening. Forester’s Cottage would particularly suit those looking for a walking or activities-based holiday, being located close to the Grizedale Forest. A wide network of walking and cycling trails is accessible just a short walk from the front door, and outdoor adventure activities are available at the Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, a few miles away in the heart of the forest. The small village of Satterthwaite, which has a traditional village inn, church and artist’s studio, is located one mile from the cottage. The Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, with a café, cycle hire, Go Ape treetop adventure, zipwire course and forest segway experience, is 2½ miles away. The picturesque village of Hawkshead has wealth of pubs, cafes and shops, and is 5½ miles away, while the larger towns of Coniston and Ambleside are 10 miles away. This three-bedroom property comprises: Ground floor: open plan lounge-diner with wood burning stove, comfy L-shaped leather sofa, TV with DVD player and Freeview, selection of books and DVDs and cosy reading corner; kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher; utility area with washer-dryer and door to garden; shower room with hand basin and WC. First floor: master bedroom with king-size bed, built-in wardrobe, dressing table and window to front overlooking fields; second bedroom with double bed, built-in wardrobe and window to front overlooking fields; third bedroom single bed plus baby cot (that can only be accessed from one side) and small built-in wardrobe; family bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and WC. The cottage is oil centrally heated. All electric, heating oil, bed linen, towels and initial supply of logs are provided, and there is free Wi-Fi. A cot, highchair and stair gate are provided. There is a large, enclosed, lawned garden to the front, side and rear of the cottage with garden furniture, and a private drive with parking for two cars.