Cottage in Applethwaite, near Keswick - sleeps 4

Apple Barn Cottage 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

Apple Barn offers a peaceful break in stunning surroundings, close to one of the most popular towns in the Lake District National Park.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Step to entrance.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, slate floor and en-suite with shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds, slate floor and en-suite with double shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

First Floor:
Open plan living space: With wooden floor.
Living area: With 42’’ Freeview Smart TV and bluetooth stereo speakers.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge and dishwasher.

Oil central heating (underfloor in bedrooms and shower rooms), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot available on request.

Courtyard with sitting-out area with garden furniture. Patio (occasional access to other property on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.

Extra Amenities

Newly renovated for 2020 and presented to an excellent standard, this contemporary detached barn conversion offers all the design elements you would expect from a 21st-century holiday cottage. A lot of thought and care has gone into creating the perfect holiday experience with guest comfort top of the list of priorities. Sleeping four in two comfortable bedrooms each with its own en-suite, and you will love the attention to detail which is second to none. This barn has an open plan living, kitchen and dining room, which can accommodate a cot if requested, all on the first floor to make the most of the spectacular views to the surrounding fells and the imposing Skiddaw in the backdrop. The furnishings, decor and design have been carefully considered and there is plenty of space for a social break. Outside is a patio with garden furniture to take in the views and soak up the sunshine.

Apple Barn is in a great location, whether you’re looking for action packed adventure or just a relaxing and peaceful break, you have plenty to do in the area. If you like outdoor adventure including walking, cycling and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around, while Skiddaw and Latrigg can be reached from the door, Blencathra and Catbells are within a few miles. Derwentwater offering sailing and other watersports is just 2 miles away. If you like culture check out the Theatre By The Lake, 2 miles away, with award winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater where you can hire a rowing boat or even take a dip. Of course the bustling town of Keswick is just 1½ miles away which is an easy walk or a short 5 minute taxi ride if you want to leave the car behind and head out for a meal and a few drinks.

Keswick is vibrant with a great outdoor market. Its bustling centre has an abundance of quality restaurants, pubs serving local cask ales, independent shops and the obligatory outdoor and fashion brands. Plenty of deli’s, bakeries, coffee shops and local craft stalls. For family fun why not try Puzzling Place, a mind boggling attraction based on optical illusions or the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world. Or for a really wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite or The Lakes Distillery offering daily tasting and tours, both 8 miles away. If you fancy a round of golf, Keswick Golf Club is just 5½ miles. Beach 23 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.