THE OLD POST OFFICE, family friendly, with open fire in Whitehaven

The Old Post Office near Whitehaven, Cumbria, sleeps five in three bedrooms.

The Old Post Office consists of an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with open-fire. The kitchen hosts an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster. The bedrooms include 1 x king-size and 2 x double. There is a bathroom with freestanding bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC, plus a ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Gas central heating, Smart TV, and WiFi are provided. Fuel, power, and a starter pack for the open-fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars with additional roadside parking on a first-come, first-served basis. Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Experience the charm of this former pub at The Old Post Office and enjoy its coastal surroundings. Note: Good housekeeping bond of 150GBP.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for open-fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars with additional roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles, river 0.7 miles. Note: Good housekeeping bond of £150

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: The West Cumbrian town of Whitehaven is situated on the coast between the sparkling sea and the Lakeland Fells. It was one of the first ‘planned’ towns in England and today can boast almost 250 Listed Georgian buildings and some beautiful parks and gardens. Today the town’s harbour is a designated conservation area and visitors can learn about the town’s history at the excellent Beacon Heritage Centre. The surrounding coastline has much to offer, not least its old smugglers villages, such as Ravenglass, and the red sandstone cliffs of pretty St Bees - now the start of Wainwright’s famous “Coast to Coast” Walk. Meanwhile inland you can enjoy the tranquillity of the Western lakes: Ennerdale, Loweswater, Crummock, Buttermere and Wastwater. Ennerdale is perhaps the most peaceful of all the lakes, with no public roads running along its National Trust owned shoreline.