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Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 2

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. Furnished and equipped to the E.T.C. `4 Star' standard, this cosy property , is attached to Woodlands House. Sitting/dining-room with open fire and kitchen area. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with beamed sloping ceiling. Small single bedroom, suitable for a child, with sloping ceiling and Velux window. Refurbished bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. *NSH incl *Auto wm/tumble dryer *Elec incl *Open fire - fuel incl *Parking *Shops 3½ miles *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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