Brookside Cottage

Brookside Cottage is a delightful escape located in the centre of Braithwaite, Cumbria.

Ideal for families or groups of friends whether they want an active holiday or a restful break.

This lovely cottage provides convenient access to a nearby free public parking area, making it a perfect starting point for discovering the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District.

Upon arrival, you will find a fully equipped kitchen, ideal for crafting tasty meals to enjoy in the living and dining area.

This spacious room features a dining table that accommodates six people, where you can come together to share meals and plan your daily activities.

After dinner, retire to the inviting seating area and warm up by the woodburning stove while watching your favourite shows on the Freeview TV or enjoying a film on the DVD player.

When it's time to rest, choose from three welcoming bedrooms: a king-size, a twin and a king size (which can be converted into a twin on request),.

Each room is tastefully decorated, offering a serene space to recharge for the next day's activities.

The property also benefits from a bathroom featuring a bath with a handheld shower, a separate walk-in shower, a heated towel rail, a basin, and a WC.

There is also an additional shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC, providing ample facilities for all guests.

Outside, you will find a delightful garden with a graveled area, complete with furniture.

This is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink, soaking up the calm surroundings of Braithwaite.

Braithwaite offers a host of amenities for your stay, with three pubs and a village shop for all your essentials, a regular bus service into Keswick (or in the opposite direction, to Cockermouth) if you want to leave the car behind.

Begin your explorations of Braithwaite and its surroundings right from your front door with walks up Barrow which will be rewarded with beautiful views to Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite For the more active, climb the smooth but steep slopes of Skiddaw or Blencathra.

Spend an afternoon at Whinlatter , 2 miles away, to get your adrenaline racing with a visit to Go Ape or walk the several trails there.

Alternatively drive (less than 2 miles) or walk into Portinscale where watersports are available or take a cruise on Derwentwater.

Take quiet paths to Thornthwaite village to a coffee shop, perfect for an afternoon treat, and a gallery for some unique gifts.

Keswick is a 5 minute drive away (or take the bus) and is close enough to walk using the public footpaths.

There you will find excellent cafes and restaurants, independent stores, outdoor clothing shops and weekly markets.

There is also an atmospheric cinema with an up to date and varied programme, a seasonal theatre, lake trips and many more walks to breathtaking vistas.

Further away are the towns of Ambleside, Grasmere and Bowness-on-Windermere, offering many family attractions and plenty of history for everyone in the family.

For those willing to venture further, there is Penrith and thecity of Carlisle which offers the magnificent Carlisle Castle and the stunning Carlisle Cathedral.

Make the most of your memberships of the National Trust, English Heritage or Historic Houses with the many properties and outside spaces to visit.

Whether you choose cultural explorations, adventurous undertakings, or a blend of both, Brookside Cottage serves as the perfect haven to return to for relaxation and ease at the end of each fun-filled day.