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Holiday Cottages Keswick Cumbria: A Self catering Cottage in Matterdale

Delightfully situated on a hillside with views of the fells


Region:	Cumbria	Area:	Keswick/Penrith
Type:	Cottage	Weekly rent:	£495-895
Accom:	3 Bedrooms	Phone:	017684 82378
Sleeps:	6	e-mail:	Click here
Owner:	Mr Farncombe	Web page:	Click here


Facilities:	Washing machine		Central heating
	Dryer		Open fire
	Freezer		Cooking by Aga
	Microwave		Garden
	Dishwasher		Parking
	Satellite TV		Phone
	Video		Ensuite
	Short breaks		Linen provided
	Non smokers only		Sorry no pets


	Crookwath Cottage is the ultimate hideaway cottage tucked into the hillside of beautiful Matterdale, only 15 minutes from the little market town of Keswick. The cottage enjoys stunning views of the fells in all directions, and is ideal for fell walkers and those wanting total silence and peaceful surroundings. Crookwath overlooks the Aira Beck with Blencathra in the background.

	Interior


	This characterful 17th century cottage sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms with two bathrooms and central heating throughout. Ground Floor: The large sitting room and dining area date back to the 17th century and ooze character, charm and warmth. The room, with two comfortable sofas and armchairs, features a traditional coal burning range, used until the 1950’s for cooking, boiling the water and heating the bread oven. There is Sky TV, video, a stereo radio, books and games. The large homely kitchen is the hub of the cottage with its Aga, refectory table and sofa. It is fitted with all mod cons such as fridge, washing machine and microwave. This room boasts views over Birkett Fell and Stybarrow Dodd. First Floor: Bedroom 1 – double bed, fitted cupboards, en-suite bath / basin and toilet and views up towards Great Dodd. Bedroom 2 – twin beds, fitted cupboards, dressing table. Bedroom 3 – king-size double bed fitted cupboards and dressing table. There is a second bathroom with a shower/bath, basin and toilet. There are stunning views from all windows of Matterdale/Watermillock Fells. Additional Facilities: Linen is provided free of charge. Please note that towels and tea towels are not provided. Electricity, oil, coal, ironing facilities, picnic table, payphone, maps/games and walking routes are provided.

	Local area
	Crookwath Cottage is exactly halfway between Keswick and Penrith, with easy access to Ullswater ( 5 Mins), Patterdale ( 10 Mins ) and Keswick (15 Mins). There is an excellent hostelry called “The Royal” in the village of Dockray, which is a mile away. For fell walkers there is access directly from the garden to routes up Helvellyn, Great Dodd, Stybarrow, Watermillock Common and Sheffield Pike.

Holiday Cottages Keswick Cumbria: A Self catering Cottage in Matterdale

A character self catering cottage in Matterdale