This 2-bedroom cottage is beautifully furnished and sits on a quiet residential street in the heart of Keswick, Cumbria. Just 200 metres from pubs, shops and restaurants, it puts you right in the middle of one of the Lake District's most popular market towns, sitting beside Derwentwater and surrounded by mountains.

Keswick is a proper base for the Lakes. Walks for all abilities start from the doorstep, with Skiddaw (5 miles) and Blencathra (6.5 miles) within easy reach. 3-Bedroom Barn in Bassenthwaite Forest Park is just 5 miles away. Derwentwater is a short stroll, with boating, fishing and water sports on your doorstep.

The cottage sleeps 4 across two bedrooms. The first is a super-king-size room with a Smart TV. The second has a king-size upholstered bed. One upstairs bathroom has a bath with shower over and underfloor heating. A downstairs WC houses the washer-dryer.

The lounge-diner features a log burner, Smart TV and a large dining table. The country-style kitchen has a coffee pod machine and dishwasher. A pretty enclosed front garden and rear patio complete the picture.

This rental suits couples and small families who want a well-equipped, spotlessly clean base with everything on their doorstep. Guests rate it as one of the best self-catering properties they've stayed at.