Bell Crags sits in Seatoller at the heart of Borrowdale in the Lake District. This updated cottage sleeps four guests and welcomes two dogs. An open fire set in a slate fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere in the light-filled lounge. Fells rise on all sides and views stretch across the valley.

Borrowdale offers direct access to mountain walks from the doorstep. A gate at the bottom of the garden leads to Hause Gill as it flows past the property. Scafell Pike and Great Gable stand within 10 miles. Derwentwater lies 5 miles away and Buttermere sits at the same distance.

The ground floor features a lounge with TV and DVD player, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washer-dryer. Upstairs you'll find one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom. The bathroom has a shower over the bath. A secret room hides at the top of the stairs. The garden includes a lawn and patio with outdoor furniture for evening relaxation.

Keswick town (8 miles, 20 minutes) provides shops and restaurants. Honister Slate Mine stands 1.5 miles away. Castlerigg Stone Circle sits 9.5 miles distant. The Derwent Pencil Museum is 8 miles from the cottage. Glaramara Hotel lies a few hundred metres away.

Fell walkers will love Bell Crags. Families can explore the creek access. Dogs enjoy the enclosed garden. Book this cottage for authentic Borrowdale living.