Castlegate

Penrith sits on the eastern edge of the Lake District, close enough to Ullswater for a ten-minute drive and within reach of Keswick, yet with its own market-town character. Castlegate is a mid-terraced property on the town's fringe, fully refurbished and fitted throughout with modern finishes. Inside, an open-plan living and dining room leads to a kitchen with electric cooking, dishwasher and fridge-freezer. Upstairs are three bedrooms—two with king beds, one with two singles—and two bathrooms, one with a bath and shower, the other a cubicle. The property sleeps six and comes with wifi, heating, linen and towels included.

The enclosed patio garden has a sitting area and barbecue; on-road parking and a public car park are nearby. A pub sits within a mile. For those who want to explore, Ullswater offers sailing, canoeing and lake cruises, while Keswick—twenty minutes away—has fell walking, shops and cafés along Derwentwater's shore. The Eden Valley beyond provides quieter countryside and access to the Settle-Carlisle railway. Non-smokers only; the garden has two steps.