May Cottage Cavendish Street Cartmel, Grange-over-sands, LA11 6QA

Graced with beautiful original features throughout, this smart detached home sits in the gorgeous village of CartmelSleeping six people over three bedrooms and welcoming one canine companion, it s the ideal Lakeland retreat for families or groups of friends who want to enjoy some quality time together in a property that s overflowing with charmSpend your days kayaking at Lake Windemere, and your evenings rubbing shoulders with the locals in the village s pubs or sharing a drink or two on the property s patioStep inside and you ll find yourself in a lovely living room with a welcoming wood burner effect gas fire.

Make yourself at home and then head through to the retro chic kitchen to cook up a feast for your loved onesDine at the stylish breakfast bar and then make your way out to the patio area to sip a glass of wine and watch the stars come outAlternatively, head to the living room to catch up on the gossip with your loved ones by the wood burner effect gas fire, or to the snug to slip onto the sofa and watch your favourite movieAt the end of the day, you ll find two lovely bedrooms on the first floor and one on the second floor.

With its cobbled streets, antique shops and cosy pubs, the village of Cartmel is an absolute delight to exploreCheck out the ancient Cartmel Priory or treat yourself to a Michelin star dinner in the village s chicest restaurantAlternatively, head to the elegant town of Grange over Sands (2.5 miles) to take a stroll along the promenade and enjoy the views of Morecambe Bay before settling into a cosy cafe for some afternoon teaOr make your way to Newby Bridge (6.5 miles) from there you can take a trip on the beautifully preserved Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway..