Kiln How Cottage sits in Rosthwaite village in the southern Borrowdale Valley. This pretty detached cottage is 6 miles south of Keswick in the Lake District National Park World Heritage Site. Mountains circle the property. The River Derwent and Stonethwaite Beck flow nearby.

The Cumbria Way walking route passes right by the front door. Derwentwater is 3 miles away. Honister Pass begins its climb at Seatoller close by. The area offers walking, fishing, rock climbing and water sports on Derwentwater.

The cottage sleeps 2 people in 1 bright double bedroom downstairs. The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area features a Smart TV, electric wall-mounted fire and dining table for two. The well-equipped kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave and larder-style fridge. The bathroom along the hall has a shower over the bath and WC.

Keswick (6 miles, 15 minutes) has shops, pubs and attractions. You can reach it by bus or car. The cottage has one private parking space in a small car park 25 metres away. You can park at the front to unload. Two dogs are welcome. A shared garden with seating overlooks the Borrowdale Valley and fells. Kiln How Cottage suits walkers and couples wanting a peaceful Lake District base.