Lakeland Rest

Out in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside, this cosy cottage sits right between the Lake District National Park, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines AONB. It’s safe to say there’s no shortage of walking trails over fields and fells, hills and heather-clad dales. It’s a twenty-minute walk (or four-minute drive) to the village of Langwathby with its train station, village shop and handful of pubs and a coffee shop. Further afield, you’ll find plenty to see and do in Penrith, a ten-minute drive away. A classic rose-stone exterior greets you on arrival, but it’s the inside of this home that really impresses. Walls of reclaimed wood, exposed stonework and a vaulted ceiling in the living room are simply stunning. There’s a wood-burner to keep things cosy and each piece of furniture – headboards made from old pallets, a striking faux-bird lampshade and old bronze keys in the doors – feels handpicked. If the glorious free-standing slipper tub in the master bedroom doesn’t invite you for a dip, perhaps the wood-clad hot tub outside can sooth sore feet after a day in the hills. There’s nothing but the bubbles, the lawn, fields and the lake in the distance out here.

Home truths:
*You are welcome to bring up to two dogs with you for an additional fee of £25 per dog
*The host asks dogs remain downstairs and stay off the furniture
*You can ramble across the deer park in the estate next door, but your hosts asks you to be mindful of the working farm conditions
*Additional beds can be provided, just ask the host
*Your host can provide a cot, high chair, safety gates, fireplace guards and board games for infants, just ask
*There is free parking on premises for guests and an EV charging point too