Located in the quiet hamlet of Pardshaw Hall just outside the Lake District National Park, Garden Cottage is a converted 18th-century barn that offers a comfortable and roomy stay for two guests. The cottage features excellent modern facilities and is tastefully furnished, with an open fire adding to its cozy atmosphere. Guests can enjoy views of the colorful garden and open fields from the front windows, with the stunning limestone hill of Pardshaw Crag just a few meters away providing breathtaking views of the Western Lake District mountains and the Scottish hills across the Solway Firth.
During cooler times of the year, guests can stay warm with the central heating supplied by the energy-efficient air-source heat pump. The cottage also offers modern amenities such as WiFi, a mobile signal, and a variety of entertainment options including books and DVDs in the lounge. For electric vehicle owners, there is a Zappi 7kw charger available with a type 2 plug, charging guests at the current rate of the electricity supplier. Cyclists can securely store their bikes and explore the nearby quiet lanes, bridleways, and fell-paths for biking and walking adventures in both summer and winter.
The location of the cottage in Cockermouth provides easy access to various attractions in the area, including the nearby Whinlatter Forest with biking and walking trails, Loweswater lake, and the historic town of Cockermouth with its famous Wordsworth house. For adventurous hill-walkers, popular peaks such as Fellbarrow, Haystacks, Grassmoor, and the Buttermere mountains are easily accessible, as well as the scenic valleys of Ennerdale and Wasdale. Keswick and Borrowdale are also within a 25-minute drive, offering even more opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities. Whether guests are looking for a relaxing retreat in a rural setting or exciting outdoor adventures, Garden Cottage provides a perfect base for a memorable stay in the North of England.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!