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 and 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.

Keswick:
Keswick is a Victorian market town in the heart of the Lake District is dramatically situated between the foot of Skiddaw and the shores of Derwentwater. Whatever you're looking for - history, culture, scenery, activity or just relaxing Keswick has something for everyone. Keswick's largely traffic free town centre has a wide array of specialist shops and galleries and a bustling local market held every Saturday. Take time to stroll though the beautiful parks down to the boat landings on Derwentwater. When you are ready for a rest there are excellent tearooms and cafes. In the evening you will find no shortage of restaurants, cafes and pubs. For those in search of culture the Theatre by the Lake offers music, theatre, dance and much more.

Penrith:
An ancient and historic market town, Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, stands in the Eden valley north-east of Ullswater. The town, which is located just outside the boundaries of the Lake District National Park, is an important shopping centre and has a long and varied history.

The modern town centre still comprises of the old market sites of Dockray, Castle Mart, Corn Mart and Market Place. Burrowgate and Sandgate are the town's oldest streets and date back to the thirteenth century.

In common with many towns in the Eden Valley, Penrith is largely made up of the local red sandstone which lends it a warm appearance. It offers a wide range of accommodation and contains a great many restaraunts and a wealth of specialist shops, offering an interesting choice of goods and fine foods, while characterful narrow alleyways connect its main streets.