The Corn Mill is a lovely place to stay. As soon as you you enter the cottage, you find the original mill workings beautifully preserved. This room actually makes a great space to leave water proofs, walking boots, wellies etc as it is all stone floor. You then go up a level to a lovely open plan kitchen/ diner and sitting room. The kitchen has everything you could want and the sitting room is cosy with a lovely gas wood burner which is ideal for when the temperature drops in the evenings. The bedrooms are spacious and the bathroom is very nice. You won't find this quality at this price anywhere in the Lakes.
Outside, the river runs about twenty metres from your door and is a lovely place to sit for an evening drink. The garden is private and just by the river also. BBQ facilities including charcoal, kindling etc are all included. The river is great for trout, sea trout and Salmon and if you talk nicely to the owners of the cottage they should be able to get you on the river for free!
Locationwise, this is perfect for the North Lakes and coast but Windemere and Conniston are within an our. Loweswater, Buttermere and Crannock are just down the road, less than 20 mins away. Derwent a bit further, 30 mins odd. The pub up the road, The Royal Ewe is lovely and does great food. Cockermouth is not far and has all the shops, pubs etc you could want.
However, the best thing about this cottage is the lovely owners who are right next door and cannot do enough to make your stay a happy one. They have lived in the area all their lives and know the Lakes like the back of their hands. They were brilliant guides to us and felt like old friends by the time we left. We even got a ride in their vintage sports car! We can't wait to go back!
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