Hawthorne House

Hawthorne House comes ready for a self-catering stay: the kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer; a washing machine sits in the utility room; bed linen, towels, wifi and heating are all included. The essentials for cooking and comfort are there without the usual holiday cottage compromises.

The two-storey property sleeps four across two bedrooms—a king and two singles—with a bathroom on the ground floor featuring both a bath and shower cubicle. Downstairs, the living room has a 43-inch TV, and there's private parking for one car on site. The building dates from 1895 with high ceilings and large windows; the northern tip of Bassenthwaite Lake lies just beyond the boundary. A pub is within walking distance, and the nearest shop is 5 miles away. The location works for anyone wanting quiet: walkers have immediate access to the lake and surrounding woodland, while Keswick is 8 miles off and Cockermouth 5 miles in the other direction. Children under five are not catered for here, and smoking is not permitted indoors.