THE DOWER HOUSE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Keswick

The Dower House near Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 10 in five bedrooms.

The living areas in this holiday home consist of a kitchen equipped with range cooker with oven, seven-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, a dining room for ten, a sitting room with woodburning stove and TV with Freeview and a games room with TV, snooker table and dartboard. The bedrooms consist of two king-sizes with TVs and en-suite shower rooms, a king-size with TV, a double and a twin all serviced by a bathroom and cloakroom. Outside there is off-road parking for four cars, a side lawn and a rear patio with furniture, barbecue and hot tub. Within 5.6 miles there is a shop and 1.6 miles a pub. Highchair and travel cot available to hire. Two pets are welcome however there is no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included. Explore the Lake District from The Dower House. Note: There are steps up to the side garden, please take care. Note: There is a step down into the kitchen, please take care. Note: There are two steps up to the hot tub. Note: Pets are to be kept downstairs. Please note: this property can only accept Monday and Friday changeover days.

Amenities: Central heating. Range cooker with oven and 7-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. LCD TV with Freeview, 5 x TVs, WiFi, snooker table and darts board. Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove inc. in hire. Bed linen and towels inc. in hire. Highchair and travel cot available to hire. Off-road parking for 4 cars. Side garden with lawn and rear patio with furniture, gas barbecue and hot tub. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5.6 miles and pub 1.6 miles. Note: There are steps up to the side garden, please take care. Note: There is a step down into the kitchen, please take care. Note: There are two steps up to the hot tub, please take care. Note: Pets are to be kept downstairs. Please note: this property can only accept Monday and Friday changeover days.

Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: Keswick, as the North Lake District's most visited destination, is a great place to spend time in any season. Derwentwater, a beautiful lake at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley, is only a few minutes' walk from the town centre, and it also features a wide variety of shops and restaurants to suit any taste. There are also excellent parks, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and great mountain biking opportunities. Close by, between Braithwaite and Buttermere, is the stunning Newlands Valley, and the peaceful Bassenthwaite Lake is a sight to behold. There is a wide variety of walks to choose from, from strolls in the countryside to strenuous climbs of Skiddaw or the well-known Catbells. Take a fantastic boat excursion around Derwentwater or see Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery, and Mirehouse, a stately house and gardens on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. This is a fantastic Lake District destination all year round because to its abundance of family-friendly activities, beautiful parks, and proximity to the Lake District Wildlife Park.