“This is a lovely cottage, with a stunning garden.”
The surrounding areas, although beautiful scenery, have little to offer if you want to eat out, visit local independent shops, get a takeaway (the only one was closed on the wednesday we visited, although website said it was open) or sit in nice coffee shops to watch the world go by - For those things you need to go to Ambleside, Keswick etc on the other side of the lakes. We spent most of our holiday in the car driving to the other side, more tourists, but much prettier with lots to do and ...
The surrounding areas, although beautiful scenery, have little to offer if you want to eat out, visit local independent shops, get a takeaway (the only one was closed on the wednesday we visited, although website said it was open) or sit in nice coffee shops to watch the world go by - For those things you need to go to Ambleside, Keswick etc on the other side of the lakes. We spent most of our holiday in the car driving to the other side, more tourists, but much prettier with lots to do and see. However, if you want peace and beautiful walks this cottage could be just right.