Buttermere Apartment

Keswick sits at the heart of the Lake District's northern lakes, surrounded by some of England's most walked peaks. The town itself draws visitors year-round for its shops, restaurants and outdoor gear suppliers, but what makes it genuinely useful as a base is the access it gives to Derwentwater, Skiddaw, Catbells and dozens of other fells within easy reach. Buttermere Apartment puts you squarely in this landscape: five minutes on foot from Keswick's high street, yet positioned in a quieter corner where you can retreat from the crowds.

The apartment occupies the first floor and is yours alone. One bedroom with a king-size bed; a bathroom with shower over the bath; an open-plan living and dining space with views towards the surrounding fells; and a kitchen equipped with an electric oven, hob, microwave and washing machine. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi are included. There's private parking for one car on site, so you're not dependent on street parking in town.

This setup suits couples who want to base themselves somewhere walkable, with enough kitchen facilities to cook occasionally but close enough to Keswick's restaurants and cafés that you needn't. The location works equally well for fell-walkers planning day trips to Skiddaw or the Honister Pass, or anyone wanting a Lake District break without the isolation of a rural cottage. No smoking inside.