YEW TREE, character holiday cottage in Askham, Cumbria

This detached cottage rests in Melkinthorpe near Askham, Lake District and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

Yew Tree is a detached property resting in Melkinthorpe near Askham. It comes with three bedrooms, comprising of a king-size bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC and two king-size bedrooms, sleeping six people and served by a family bathroom and cloakroom. Competing the interior is an open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area, as well as a sitting room with a woodburning stove. Outside, there is off-road parking for three cars and large garden area boasting a pergola with table and chairs, a vegetable garden, a greenhouse and a lawn area with pond, as well as a garden area to the front. Yew Tree is a quaint cottage for exploring the Lake District.

Amenities: Oil central heating, underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Two electric ovens, four ring induction hob,microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV with DVD player and sound-bar, and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for two cars. Pergola with table and chairs, a vegetable garden, a greenhouse and a lawn area with pond, as well as a garden area to the front. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.5 miles, pub 2.6 miles. Note: There is a pond at this property

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: Resting in the Eden district of Cumbria is the small village of Askham, considered to be one of the most attractive villages in the County of Westmorland. Within the village, which adjoins the River Lowther you will find a convenience store, as well as a couple of pubs and restaurants for that fine dining experience. From here, you can explore the towns of Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere and Keswick, and the attractions of Wordsworth Museum, as well as Lake Windermere.