The drive from the main road is stunning: narrow, twisty and with wide sensational views at every turn; you are in the quietest valley but still at 1,200 feet.

The cottage, like any well-loved family home, is crammed with original art, photographs, books, games, open fires and much else to excite young and old.

The kitchen is big, beamed and Aga-simmered, with wooden cupboards and plenty of all you need; a squishy sofa at one end next to an overflowing bookcase ensures whoever cooks will have company.

The original range is now an open fire in the long sitting room with contemporary sofa and dark red walls.

All bedrooms are carpeted, freshly painted and have lots of paintings; views are heart-wrenching from each.

Crookwath Sitting Room: Large traditional cottage sitting room with exposed timber ceiling, dark red walls and open fire with dining area at the far end.  Central heating throughout. The sitting room and dining area dates back to the 17th century, it oozes character, charm and warmth. The traditional range was used until the 1950’s for cooking, boiling the water and heating the bread oven.

Over 65 original works of art throughout the cottage, and with over 600 books from the cottage's eclectic library, enough to satisfy any voracious bookworm.

There is Sky TV, a kitchen filled with all mod cons, video and stereo radio, and books and games, two sofas, four armchairs and the aga, the hub of the kitchen, always on and offering its welcoming warmth when entering the cottage.

Stunning views from all windows of Matterdale and the Watermillock Fells.

Kitchen: Large homely kitchen, the heart of the cottage with a squishy sofa at one end and 600 books, refectory table and Aga with stunning views to the head of the valley and on up towards Stybarrow Dodd, guarantees cook will always have company.

Fitted with all mod cons, fridge freezer, washing machine, electric cooker and microwave.

Features:

Linen is provided free of charge.
All the beds are made up for when you arrive.
Electricity/oil/coal/wood are all inclusive.
Colour Sky HDTV, IPod player, DVD and radio.
Well equipped kitchen with juicer.
Microwave and Dishwasher.
Fridge Freezer and Washing machine.
Open fire and central heating throughout.
Ironing facilities and hairdryer.
Picnic table.
Maps/games/walking routes.
Free WI-FI Internet throughout the cottage.

First floor corridor: All bedrooms are carpeted and with lots of paintings, with heart wrenching views of the fells from each window.

Bedroom 1: King size bed, fitted cupboards, en-suite bath/basin and toilet, solid oak floor and views from the bed up towards Great Dodd, Stybarrow Dodd and Birkett Fell.

Bedroom 1 en-suite Bathroom: Bath, basin and toilet.

Bedrooms 2 and 3: Both share the same views of Gowbarrow Fells and High Street and Place Fell.

Bedroom 2: Super king size bed or twin beds (please state you preference when making the booking) fitted cupboards, dressing table. Views of Gowbarrow Fell and High Street

Bedroom 3: King-size double bed fitted cupboards and dressing table with views of Gowbarrow Fells

2nd Bathroom: Bath, basin and toilet.