Ideal for friend or extended families. Large garden with patio and beautiful views. Private parking for four cars.
Four bedrooms: 1 superking double with ensuite shower room, with shower basin and WC, 2 king size doubles and 1 twin or superking. Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC. Shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Summer room with seating. Sitting room. Utility room. Lockable storage within the garden to store 4 bikes.
Parking available (Private Driveway)
Check In - 15:00
Check Out - 10:00
Approached down a narrow lane, flanked by towering Scots pines, the driveway leads to this charming cottage. Park outside the front door and step through the porch into the open-plan kitchen and dining area. The well-equipped kitchen boasts a large central island, perfect for gathering, while a substantial family dining table sits conveniently to the side.
Beyond the kitchen lies the spacious summer room, offering breathtaking views towards Blencathra. Doors open from here directly onto the garden, inviting the outside in. The cosy and welcoming lounge, with comfortable sofas and armchairs arranged around the log burning stove and TV, is the perfect spot to relax.
Patio doors provide direct access to the rear garden and patio. Stairs ascend to the first-floor landing, leading to four well-appointed bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room. A family bathroom and separate shower room complete the first-floor accommodation. To the rear of the property, a spacious lawned garden with comfortable outdoor furniture offers stunning views, creating an idyllic setting.
To the front of the cottage, a wildlife garden provides a haven for nature and is currently home to a delightful family of red squirrels. These playful residents are regular visitors, often seen scampering amongst the trees and providing a truly enchanting spectacle for guests. Flaska House is ideally located within easy reach of the shores of Ullswater (just ten minutes away) and the popular market town of Keswick (a twenty-minute drive).
This charming cottage offers guests the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind amidst beautiful surroundings, providing a superb base from which to explore the Lake District.
Oil central heating and log burning stove. Range cooker with five ring gas hob and electric double oven, two fridges, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV. Rear enclosed garden with patio area and outdoor furniture, wildlife garden to front. Private parking for four cars. Secure storage for mountain bikes. Wifi. Pets are welcome. Ten minutes drive to pub, twenty minutes drive to shop.
The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Many of these buildings date back to the 17th Century with features such as mullioned windows and heavy cylindrical chimneys and the northern end boasts its own 17th century inn.
Close by, the bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including the lakeside ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The ‘Windermere Steamboat Museum’ displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life.
Within easy reach of destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Troutbeck is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.
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