Sitting in the fabulous Eden Valley, find plenty of places to explore close to home. Hop on the renowned Coast to Coast path 10 miles south of you in Shap for a lovely day of walking. Running for 182 miles between St Bees and Robin Hood s Bay, the path boasts fantastic views and can be explored in sections. Reward your efforts with a bite to eat in Penrith (10.5 miles) before heading home. Or why not visit the historic city of Carlisle, with its abundance of shops, bars, restaurants and easy access to Hadrians Wall which is only 8 miles away. Just 19 miles from your door is the National Trust s Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill. Spend time wandering the amazing herb collection and fruit orchards before browsing the book shop and enjoying a cup of tea and a treat in the café. Step up and inside this welcoming ground floor studio apartment to make yourself at home. Arrive to a thoughtful welcome pack and warming underfloor heating which flows throughout. The open plan living space is stylish and bright thanks to floor to ceiling windows which line the space. Choose from two sofas and relax in front of the TV with DVD for a cosy night in. Though compact, the kitchen area has a two ring induction hob, combi microwave/oven, and integrated fridge with freezer box so you can rustle up meals and chill your tipple. Dine at the table where you can sit on foldout chairs and enjoy a romantic meal for two. Before drifting off to sleep in the tranquil king size bedroom, enjoy a refreshing shower or a relaxing soak in the contemporary bathroom with WC. Make the most of sunny mornings and balmy evenings on the sandstone, covered patio where you can sit with a drink. There is also a lawn with gorgeous vistas. Though the garden (down a step) is shared with the owners, it is a private, quiet space. The adjoining garage houses the eco biomass boiler and has storage space for bikes and outdoor gear. There is off road parking on the gravelled driveway which is shared with the owner.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!