This 2-bedroom cottage is a stone conversion dating back to the 1860s set on the outskirts of Keswick in Cumbria. This reverse-level property has a vaulted beamed ceiling with wooden floors on the upper kitchen-diner level and far-reaching views from the enclosed garden. Less than 1 mile from Derwentwater and within walking distance of shops, restaurants and pubs the location is hard to beat.

Keswick sits at the heart of the Lake District. You can walk the 10-mile path around Derwentwater, hire a boat or kayak from the shore, visit Theatre by the Lake or take a brewery tour. The town has a cinema, independent shops and plenty of places to eat.

The property sleeps 4 across two king-size bedrooms on the lower level, each with a TV. One has an en-suite with shower over the bath and WC. The other accesses a family shower room. Upstairs is an open-plan kitchen-diner and lounge with a wood burner and Smart TV with Netflix.

Nearby: Derwentwater (0.8 miles), Theatre by the Lake (1 mile), Castlerigg Stone Circle (1.5 miles, 5 mins), Honister Slate Mine (9 miles, 20 mins).

This stay suits walkers, water sports fans and couples or small families wanting a well-equipped base in the Lakes. Guests consistently praise the location and kit. Book it.