This 2-bedroom cottage is a traditional Lakeland stone property in Keswick, Cumbria. This two-bedroom property sleeps four guests and sits just a short walk from the town centre. Parking for two cars at the rear makes arrival stress-free. The cottage sits one mile from Derwentwater's edge.

Keswick is known as the Adventure Capital of England. The town offers a cinema, Theatre by the Lake, Puzzling Place and the Pencil Museum. The marina lets you hire kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. You can take boats to lakeside villages from here.

The open-plan living space includes a lounge with Smart TV, wood burner-effect gas fire and comfortable seating. The kitchen has an electric oven with four hobs, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. One double bedroom and one twin bedroom provide sleeping space. A family bathroom features a shower over the bath.

Catbells (5 miles), Lodore Falls (3.5 miles) and Castlerigg Stone Circle are within easy reach. A lockable shed stores bikes and equipment securely. The raised garden has an apple tree and seating area, though the unfenced drop requires supervision of children.

This rental suits active families and couples wanting a base for Lake District adventures.