Woodbine House Patterdale , Penrith, CA11 0NW

Welcome to this beautiful retreat for six people and two lucky dogs, right in the heart of the village of PatterdaleRenovated throughout to a high standard, everything has been thought of hereThere's a beautiful modern kitchen, living room with wood burner and king size bedroom on the ground floorUpstairs, you'll find the wonderful dining room, cosy snug, two further bedrooms a twin and a super king with four poster bed and its own en suite bathroom and the sleek shower room.

Outside, the cottage has a delightful patio area with outdoor furniture, perfect for dining alfresco when the weather allowsThe charming village of Patterdale is a great choice for a holidayThe village itself has a friendly local pub, and is only a 10 minute stroll from the busy village of GlenriddingThe starting point of many different walks, you could try a different one each day without even getting in the car! Hike up St Sunday Crag or Dove Crag as the stunning views from the top are certainly worth the climb.

Walk through woodland to find Lanty Tarn or head to the neighbouring hamlet of Hartsop where you can enjoy a walk at picturesque Brothers WaterSpend a day at, in or on beautiful Ullswater; enjoy a lakeside picnic, the well prepared can wild swim, hire a boat or hitch a ride on the popular steamer and let someone else do the hard workOn a fine day, take a scenic drive over Kirkstone Pass the Lake District's highest, and down into bustling Bowness on WindermereHere you can indulge in some retail therapy, enjoy a light lunch at one of the quirky cafes or visit The World of Beatrix Potter attraction.

Why not head North and spend a day in Keswick? The adventure capital of the North Lakes, here you can sign up for an activity, from paddleboarding to ghyll scrambling, with one of the local adventure companiesThe cottage has a quirky layout with original single glazed windows, 2 separate staircases, a fantastic first floor dining room and a wonderful ground floor bedroom; the kitchen and living room are also on the ground floor and the cottage's two further bedrooms and bathroom are on the first floorAll of the rooms are spacious and beautifully presented, you're sure to feel right at home hereThe entrance hallway is bright and spacious, instantly inviting you into this wonderful cottage.

Perch on the traditional wooden settle to remove your boots and leave coats on the stand before continuing further insideThe first room you come to is the ground floor bedroom a lovely king size room with its own wood burning stove! This room is light, bright and airy and there's a handy washroom with WC and washbasin on the ground floor tooAt the end of the hallway is the wonderful living roomThe inviting knole leather sofas and blue velvet chairs are postioned around the wood burning stove, perfect for cosy evenings in in front of the fire.

There's also a TV in here for entertainment, or simply sit and watch the world go byThe final room on the ground floor is the fabulous kitchen: sleek and modern it's well equipped with a double electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, 4 slice toaster, kettle and coffee machineThere's also a dishwasher so there'll be no need to fight over who has to do the washing up! Pull up a stool at the fantastic central island unit, ideal for keeping the cook company or for enjoying a peaceful morning coffee before everyone else is upThere is a choice of two staircases at this property: one leads upstairs from the kitchen, whilst the main staircase is in the hallway.

Just up the stairs from the kitchen, you will find the spacious dining roomWith an anitque dresser and large dining table with six chairs, it's the perfect place to catch up on the day's events over a hearty home cooked mealThe first floor snug has a cosy sofa making it the ideal place to escape to with a good bookThe super king size bedroom on the first floor is a real treat! The feature, modern four poster bed is perfect for indulging in a long lie in so why not bring your morning cuppa back to bed you are on holiday after all! This room also has a beautiful feature fireplace and a painted wardrobe with drawers for storage.

This bedroom also has its own en suite bathroomWith a WC, washbasin and bath with shower over, all tastes are catered for here, whether you prefer a relaxing soak in the tub to soothe tired muscles or a refreshing shower after a day out on the fellsThe twin room is another light, bright and airy room, with matching wooden single beds, painted wardrobe with drawers and another gorgeous feature fireplaceAlso on the first floor is the fantastic shower room with WC, washbasin and modern shower cubicle with rainfall effect shower.

Outside the cottage is a small but lovely patio areaWith a table and chairs, it's a lovely spot for dining alfrescoWhilst the cottage doesn't have its own designated parking area, there is limited on road parking in the villageThere is also a pay and display car park just a short walk away, and the cost for this is around 5 per day..