Croft Corner Croft House Applethwaite, Keswick, CA12 4PN

Charm abounds at this pretty ground floor cottage sitting at the foot of SkiddawSleeping two people in one bedroom, it s the ideal rural retreat for a romantic couple who want to get away from it all to spend their days climbing the Catbells or canoeing at Derwentwater, and their evenings BBQ ing in the cottage s beautiful garden as they enjoy the lovely views of Latrigg and SkiddawStroll through the truly lovely private garden to the cottage s pretty entrance porchKick off your hiking boots and make your way through to the kitchen to rustle up a romantic meal for two, which you can then enjoy in the dining area in the lounge.

Alternatively, make your way outside to the cottage style garden, fire up the charcoal BBQ and enjoy an al fresco dinner by the water featuresAfter dinner, crack open a bottle of something cool and crisp and take in the magnificent views of Skiddaw, or head into the lounge to snuggle up in front of the electric fire and catch up on your favourite TV showsWhen the day is done, retire to the spacious double bedroomYou ll wake up to magnificent views of the summit of Latrigg.

If you re looking for a good wild swimming spot, Bassenthwaite (3 miles) is hard to beatIt s quieter than the other lakes and you ll find plenty of places to enter the lakeAfterwards, head to the north end of the lake to check out The Lakes Distillery (9.5 miles)Take a tour and have a bite to eat in the bistro.

Or take a stroll at Mirehouse and Gardens (3.5 miles)Enjoy the tranquillity of the walled Bee Garden, stroll in quiet contemplation along the Poetry Walk, or sit by the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake and soak up the views.