ORCHARD VIEW, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Grasmere

Orchard View in Grasmere, Cumbria, can sleep eight in four bedrooms.

Orchard View includes a kitchen/diner housing an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and a sitting room housing a Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms include a king-size with TV and en-suite shower, a double with en-suite shower, a double and a twin, served by a bathroom. To the outside is a lawned garden with furniture and off-road parking for three cars. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in rent and please note one pet is welcome however this is a non-smoking property. Escape to Orchard View for a wonderful retreat, whatever time of year. Note: Beware of steps and uneven floors. Note: Beware of steps, low beams and uneven floors. Note: The garden is steep and not fully enclosed so please be careful if letting young children or dog outside unaccompanied.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Smart TV, TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Lawned garden with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. Note: Beware of steps, low beams and uneven floors. Note: The garden is steep and not fully enclosed so please be careful if letting young children or dog outside unaccompanied

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: Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the lovely village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found". Any visit to Grasmere needs to include The Grasmere Gingerbread shop, where the Wilson family has been making gingerbread for over 60 years. Also in the village are a number of shops, pubs, a church which dates back to the 13th century, and Grasmere Lake. Grasmere Sports takes place every August, where you can watch participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland wrestling. Just five miles away is the town of Ambleside and Lake Winderemere where you will find shops, pubs, restaurants and the 17th century Bridge House, which is one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District. Cruises, boat trips and watersports can all be enjoyed on Lake Windermere, and the towns of Windermere and Keswick are also within driving distance. Grasmere is a wonderful base for your Lake District retreat.