Cottages in the Lake District

Recently used for the filming of ‘Miss Potter’, a film about Beatrix Potter starring Renee Zellweger, Low Millgillhead is an elegant Georgian house in the small village of Lamplugh. Extensively and sympathetically refurbished in 2007, it provides luxurious self-catering accommodation for groups of up to 10 people. It is set in half an acre of beautiful gardens, with space for summer barbecues and a stream. Lamplugh is the perfect starting place to explore the fells, rivers, lakes and tarns of this beautiful part of the Lake District. There are a variety of walks from the front door, or Loweswater Lake is just four miles away, with Buttermere and Crummock just a mile or two beyond. In the opposite direction is Ennerdale, with its lake, forest walks, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, pony trekking and paragliding. The village pub (the Lamplugh Tip) is a mile and a half away.

Wayside is situated in the Borrowdale Valley, at the Southern end of Derwent Water on the deservedly popular bridle path to Castle Crag, and Rosthwaite and Seatoller beyond. It has stunning views West to Maiden Moor, and East, to Grange Fell. This delightful cottage sleeps four, having one double room, and a twin. It has many original features including beams and flag stone flooring, and also a multi-fuel stove in the sitting room. For warm evenings there's a garden. For warm days, a river to swim or paddle in within a two minute stroll. There are two cafes in Grange village, and if it's a drink you're after, the Leathes Head Hotel is happy to serve non residents and is about a four minute stroll. The closest town, Keswick is four miles distant, and there are plenty of good restaurants, as well as tourist attractions there, and closer to 'home'.

A warm and comfortable house, Orange Hill Cottage is ideal for couples and small families, offering accommodation for up to four people with great views of the Lakeland fells. The cottage is situated in the hamlet of Boot which nestles in the Eskdale valley, one of the more tranquil valleys of the Lake District. The Boot Inn and Brook House Inn are both nearby and offer fine ales and good food. There are hundreds of walks right from the front door. The accommodation comprises of sitting room, fully equipped kitchen with dining area, one double, one twin, bathroom and enclosed patio.