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Aikin House ref: 115108
Portinscale & Newlands Valley
9
4
2
| Parking | Yes | Garden | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short breaks | From £390 | Price band | K - view details |
| 2 person discount | Yes | Fire/Woodburner | Yes |
| Smoking | No | Internet access | No |
Description
The Newlands Valley remains one of the Lake District's best kept secrets with breathtaking scenery, unspoilt by tourism. Aikin provides the ideal 'get away from it all' retreat. Built as a barn in the 19th Century and converted to a house in 1965, the cottage is south facing and set in its own grounds commanding spectacular views along the valley from Catbells to Robinson. The property is in a tranquil, secluded location mid-way between Keswick and Buttermere. For those of you with a musical flair, you may try your hand on the church organ located in the lounge, the piano or the electric keyboard!
Accommodation details
Ground floor
The accommodation is supplied by spring water and heated by night storage heaters and comprises:
Lounge/diner: Spacious room with panoramic fell views, large feature open fireplace, colour TV, video, CD/radio, and large antique mahogany dining table.
Kitchen: With electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and microwave. Walk-in larder.
Separate WC
First floor
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with hand basin and good views. The double bed is a little higher than standard and could pose problems for the elderly.
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with good views.
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom with good views.
Bedroom 4: Triple bedroom with 3 single beds and good views.
Bathroom: With shower over the bath and hand basin.
Separate WC
Shower room: Very small shower room.
Facilities
All electric, logs and bed linen included. Cot available.
Miscellaneous
There is over 1/2 an acre of gardens and parking for 5 cars. A telephone is available for incoming calls.
A refundable damage deposit of £50 is payable one week prior to arrival.
Please note: There is an Access statement available for this property, if required please call 01228 599 960
| Nearest town | Keswick | Shops | 3 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | 6 miles | Restaurant | 4 miles |
| Nearest railway station | Penrith | Pub | 3 miles |
| Distance | 24 miles | Lake | 4 miles |
About the local area
Portinscale at the foot of Derwentwater is neatly sandwiched between Keswick, only a mile away to the east, Bassenthwaite Lake just to the north and Whinlatter Forest Park to the west. All the essentials including a local pub serving bar meals and a restaurant can be found in the village.
There are two marinas on Derwentwater where sailing, windsurfing and canoeing are offered, either for instruction or hire and there is also a jetty where you can catch the motor launch that circuits the lake.
The beautiful Newlands Valley, one of the Lake Districts best kept secrets, is a few minutes walk away. This lush green valley has many opportunities for keen walkers with a great choice of gentle river strolls or more challenging all day hikes! The circuit of the Newlands Valley is one of the best ridge walks in the Lake District. The ever changing scenery and the many interesting sights along the way make this one of Wainwrights most famous and enjoyable walks. Newlands was once a favorite with Beatrix Potter. Here she set the scene for some of her well loved children’s classics such as 'The Tale of Mrs Tiggywinkle'. Sketches of Catbells, Skelgill and Little Town all feature in the novel. The Valley also has a great local pub, The Swinside Inn and an award winning restaurant Swinside Lodge.
This area is ideally located for mountain biking and cycling, the C2C cycle route passes through Portinscale and if you’ve forgotten your bicycle don’t worry; there are a number of bicycle hire shops in nearby Keswick. For the walkers the nearby fells of Catbells, Maiden Moor, Knott Rigg and Causey Pike and beckon.
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What our customers say
G Faina-Dixon - April 2012
Love the Lakes and the Newlands Valley, it's peaceful and perfect and has spring water and a church organ.
S Keneson - August 2011
Fantastic, second visit and will visit again. Lovely to walk in to such a clean house, and the bedding was lovely- plump pillows and fantastic duvets. The star of the week was the open fire (a rainy week in August), great to have the supply of logs outside. Most time was spent sitting in the bay window, what a lovely view. Plenty of space for all (6 adults and 2 kids). Cannot wait to return.
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