Located in High Lorton, Cumbria in the North of England, this holiday home sleeps up to 7 guests and boasts features such as a nearby pub and an open fire. Lorton is a perfect base for outdoor activities, with Whinlatter Forest Park offering cycling and walking trails, a high ropes course, and a play park. For a relaxing lakeside experience, Crummock Water is just 5 miles away. The village pub serves delicious food and real ales, while the local shop offers locally sourced essentials. Nearby Cockermouth provides a charming Georgian town experience with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants.
The holiday home has been sympathetically renovated to preserve its authentic charm, with sumptuous textiles, exposed wooden beams, and antique furniture complemented by modern comforts. The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking meals, with an antique dining table for family gatherings. The spacious living room features a wood burner and Smart TV, perfect for cozy nights in. French doors open onto a patio where guests can relax with a good book.
Upstairs, the bedrooms continue the characterful theme, with a master twin bedroom featuring an en suite shower room, as well as additional twin, double, and single bedrooms with stunning views. The family bathroom includes a shower over the bath. Outside, a pretty patio with garden furniture overlooks a babbling brook, providing a soothing atmosphere for alfresco dining. Parking is available for two cars under an archway by the house. Children should be supervised near the stream, which can flow rapidly at times. Overall, this charming holiday home offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comforts for a relaxing stay in the picturesque surroundings of Lorton.
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!