Penrith, The Lake District and Cumbria

6 Bedroom House in Cumbria

Brimming with character, exposed beams and wood panelling add handfuls of rustic charm. Spend time outside in the large garden which boasts breathtaking views of Blencathra.

Wallthwaite Farmhouse is a dog friendly holiday cottage.

12 guests
6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
dog friendly

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Just 3 miles away sits the majestic Blencathra with its six fell tops. For rewarding ascents with panoramic views, follow the ridge top walk on a challenging yet brilliant day out. If there are adventure seekers among you, travel 7.5 miles to Keswick where you can book to go ghyll scrambling, canyoning and paddleboarding to name just a few activities on offer. Venture 12 miles to Whinlatter Forest Park where Go Ape! is a great place to entertain thrill seekers too. For a night off from the kitchen, Keswick is home to lots of eateries, or there are two welcoming pubs in nearby Threlkeld (4 miles). Greeted by a characterful wooden door, head inside and through to the porch where you can leave boots behind. The kitchen is equipped with large range style electric fan oven with gas hobs and a halogen heat plate, dishwasher, microwave and a large fridge/freezer, find all you need to get cooking. The exposed beams, vaulted ceiling and circular reinforced window in the floor looking down into the ancient well below the house, all add charm and character to this room. Should you need more storage for ingredients or outdoor gear, there is a handy utility area off the lounge. Dine at the table in the kitchen and enjoy communal meals. With more exposed beams and wood panelling, the lounge is a lovely space in which to relax. Cosy up on one of the sofas and relax in the heat of the open fire as you watch TV. A door leads to a second lounge area which has book lined shelves, an open fire and a TV so you can choose where to unwind after adventures. Head to bed in one of six bedrooms, the first of which is accessed via a door in the lounge. This spacious room can be made up as a twin or a super king size if requested at time of booking. Two staircases lead to the first floor, one through sliding doors in the kitchen, the other from the ground floor bedroom. Upstairs you will find the five remaining bedrooms. There is one twin room, one double, one twin which can be made up as a super king size on request at time of booking, and two king sizes, one of which has an en suite shower room with WC. There is a family shower room with WC and a family bathroom with free standing tub, shower and WC. The property also has games room with a pool table and table football. There is a handy washer/dryer in the garage. Take a drink outside and relax in the partially enclosed garden. Play equipment and furniture mean you spend time watching little ones enjoy themselves as you unwind and admire the marvellous views. At the side of the house is a raised lawn and gravelled area. There is off road parking for five cars.

6 bedrooms 3 twins (2 of which can be made up as super king sizes on request at time of booking), 2 king sizes, 1 double. 3 bathrooms 1 en suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with a free standing tub, separate shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC. Large range style electric fan oven with gas hobs and a halogen heat plate, dishwasher, microwave, large fridge/freezer. Utility area. Washer/dryer in garage. 2 open fires coal provided throughout your stay. 2 TVs. The games rooms has a pool table and table football.. Towels are not provided. Partially enclosed garden with play equipment and furniture, raised lawn and gravelled area to side of house. There is parking for 5 to 6 cars in the driveway. It may be possible for additional cars to park on the road just outside but please note that this belongs to the farmer and must be done sensitively. Shop 7 miles, pub 1 mile.