Quarry Hill Boltongate , Wigton, CA7 1AE

Retreat to this converted stables building providing high quality self catering accommodation for four peopleIdeal for couples and friends, there are two spacious double bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms featuring bath tubs and separate shower cubiclesMany of the original features have been retained including high ceilings, exposed beams and items from the original tack room downstairsThere is a cosy wood burner for the colder months and the cottage welcomes two dogs.

Guests are welcome to walk round Quarry Hill gardens and admire the grounds, or simply relax in their own private gardenIt is located on the fringe of the National Park just outside Boltongate close to Bassenthwaite and the Back o'Skiddaw fellsIts quiet rural location is ideal for a relaxing break with friendsAll Saints Church in Boltongate is a Grade I listed church that features in an architectural book by Pevsner.

The Cumbria coastline and Solway Firth is within a short drive as is the Skiddaw range of fellsJust 15 minutes away Allonby has a beautiful sand and shingle beach and a famous ice cream parlour serving a wide variety of tempting treatsSilloth on Solway golf course is close byThe historic course attracts golfers from all over to play on the world class links course.

Nearby Cockermouth is a Georgian gem town with a long pleasant main street of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurantsThe town offers all the main services including a supermarket, local butchers and an excellent fishmongerThe cottage kitchen has been converted from the ground floor tack room and has retained some original featuresThe kitchen is well equipped with an LPG range cooker with five rings, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, fridge with small freezer compartment, a boot rack and table and chairs for dining.

A stone stairway leads up to the sitting room and bedroomsPlease note this stairway is quite steep and has a solid wood banisterThe sitting room has a feature window to the rear, wooden floors, wood burner (initial supply of fuel provided), TV (with Freeview and DVD Player) and comfortable seatingThe double bedrooms are full of character with original beams and wooden floors in both.

The first bedroom has a dressing area open plan to the bedroom and a large en suite with freestanding bath, separate shower cubicle with rain head shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel railThe second bedroom is a spacious room with a large en suite featuring a bath and separate shower, heated towel rail, WC and a wash basinThere is a separate WC and wash basin on the first floorTo the rear is a private, partially enclosed garden with lawn and flowerbeds, accessed by a gate.

Guests are also welcome to explore and walk their dogs in the substantial grounds with extended garden, woodlands, and pondsThe owner's tennis court is also available for use and if needed storage for bikes can be providedA BBQ is also provided.