Whiteside in High Lorton, Cumbria is a charming single-storey lodge that sleeps four guests in two bedrooms. The lodge features an open-plan kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with modern amenities such as a gas oven and hob, microwave, and TV. The bedrooms include a double with an en-suite shower room and a twin room with a separate shower room. Outside, there is a wrap-around decked veranda with furniture and off-road parking for two cars. Pets are welcome, but smoking is not allowed. The property is located on a working farm and guests can enjoy fishing at a nearby lake with a permit.
The Lake District region where Whiteside is situated offers impressive mountains, open fells, and clear-water lakes, making it a popular holiday destination. Cockermouth, a peaceful agricultural market town located only 13 miles from Keswick, is known for being the birthplace of Fletcher Christian and William Wordsworth. Visitors can explore Wordsworth's Georgian family home, now operated by the National Trust, and enjoy the town's selection of shops, bars, and restaurants. The area also boasts stunning scenery and great hiking opportunities around Bassenthwaite Lake, Ennerdale Water, and Derwent Water.
Guests staying at Whiteside can enjoy the natural beauty of the rural area in Cockermouth, with the Lake District National Park and Dubwath Silver Meadows nearby. The location offers various outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and cycling, as well as attractions like Raw War Paintball Games and Go Ape Whinlatter. Womenrock and Lake District Wildlife Park are also recommended places to visit for a fun and memorable stay in this picturesque region of Cumbria.
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!