Woodlands House

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Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4

In an idyllic secluded location with stunning, uninterrupted views over the fells to the Vale of Lorton, these two adjoining properties have been created from a beautiful detached house, built in 1822 as a `painting house' and studio for Joseph Sutton, a noted local artist. They are set in 1¾ acres of mature wooded gardens (with grassed areas, ideal for ball games) which lead down to the River Cocker where fishing is available by local licence. Woodlands and the river can be seen in the bottom photograph. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a haven to an abundance of wildlife. Just a short drive away is the bustling Georgian market town of Cockermouth (4 miles), the birthplace of William Wordsworth whose poetry helped make the Lake District so well known. The property is situated in the hamlet of Rogerscale, just 8 miles (via the Whinlatter Pass) from Keswick, the Northern 'capital' of the Lakes, making this an ideal base from which to explore both the northern Lakes and the west coast. The area offers stunning scenery, with Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere within 15 minutes' drive. Easily reached are Derwent Water (with steamers) and Bassenthwaite (with sailing and canoeing), while the Whinlatter Forest Centre offers extensive walking and cycling trails. Riding and golf 5 miles. Lorton 1 mile. Coast 20 miles. Pub serving food 1 mile. This spacious house has been furnished with flair in a `country-house' style to the E.T.C. `4 Star' standard. Large sitting-room with Victorian open fireplace and magnificent river views. Glazed doors to dining-room . Large farmhouse kitchen with Aga, electric oven and eating area, leading to utility. Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft Victorian cast-iron bed, en-suite shower room/W.C. and splendid views. Twin-bedded room with Victorian cast-iron beds and river views. Bunk-bedded room with coir fitted carpet and garden views. Bathroom/W.C. with shower attachment. *Full LPG CH, elec oven and gas Aga incl *DVD/Video *Auto wm *T/dryer *D/washer *Fridge/freezer *T/cot *H/chair *Towels £4 pp pw *Elec incl *Open fire - fuel incl *Parking *Shops 3½miles *TV (Teletext) *Video *Radio/cassette/CD *Payphone *M/wave *Shared 1¾-acre woodland grounds and river frontage (toddlers beware!) *Garden furniture *Private fishing on River Cocker (licence avail locally) *Duvets with linen *Non-smokers only Note: Although completely self contained, these two properties can be interconnected via an internal door to provide accommodation for up to 10 people + 1 child. Over the Xmas and New Year period LUU (Woodlands House) and LUV (The Spinney) must be booked together.

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