Last minute holiday in Sunderland, near Bassenthwaite - Sleeps 6.

The Retreat3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6.

Set in an idyllic location with beautiful gardens and views, this characterful property is within easy reach of Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite and Keswick.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Step to entrance.
Living room: With wood burner.
Sitting room: With Freeview TV.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
Utility room: With washing machine.
Shower room 1: With shower cubicle and toilet.
Shower room 2: With shower cubicle and toilet.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.
Bedroom 2: With double bed.
Bedroom 3: With twin beds.
Separate toilet. . Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and initial logs for wood burner included. Highchair (available on request).

Private garden with garden furniture and sitting-out area. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a stream 5 metres away.

As the engraving ‘1752’ over the door reminds you, this beautiful semi-detached cottage is steeped in history and character which is evident from the minute you arrive. Its quirky layout, oak beams, thick walls and unique doorways are a clue to its nearly 270-year existence. Blended with modern décor and comfortable furnishings throughout, it has all the elements for a memorable holiday.
Set in a peaceful, rural location, this beautiful cottage and large gardens make an ideal retreat for couples and families to unwind, relax and spend time with loved ones. The views of Skiddaw from the door are amazing. Upstairs you’ll find a master bedroom with excellent views to the garden and fells beyond with modern furnishings and a kingsize bed. The second bedroom offers a double bed with pleasant soft furnishings whilst the third bedroom has twin beds. All are beautifully decorated andfurnished.

The ground floor offers a really social space with a large, well-equipped kitchen/dining room, perfect for a feast before a day of adventure. The living room is split in two, the first features a cosy wood burner and the second additional easy seating and the TV. It gives you a choice and flexibility depending on your mood. You also have a utility room as well as a downstairs shower room with shower cubicle and toilet.
Outside you have a delightful garden, with mature trees and flowers, garden furniture and plenty of space to kick back and relax. You’ll also find plenty of parking for three cars. Located on a quiet lane, The Retreat is on the edge of the charming village of Sunderland near Cockermouth. It gives you a fantastic base to explore The Lakes and the West Cumbrian coast, you get the best of both worlds. Its tranquil location is still well-connected, with the main A595 and A591 roads less than 2 miles away, opening up the wider reaches of the Lake District.

Walks from your door can take you up the hill towards Blindcrake to discover ruins, limestone outcrops, wildlife, and stunning views of Bassenthwaite Lake. From Sunderland, you can easily access Cockermouth with its array of independent coffee shops, craft shops, restaurants and pubs serving great food and local ales. You are just 10 miles from the Solway Coast and about a 20-minute drive to Keswick with its abundance of pubs, bars, restaurants and any number of outdoor shops. This vibrant and popular tourist magnet is great for a visit, but it’s even better to return to the tranquillity of this cottage to get away from the hustle and bustle. If you love the outdoors, there are plenty of options. Skiddaw and Thornthwaite fells will tempt keen walkers, whilst cyclists can explore quiet lanes or the tracks of Whinlatter Forest