BAY TREE LODGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Cartmel

Bay Tree Cottage in Cartmel, Cumbria, sleeps four in two bedrooms.

Bay Tree Cottage is a detached lodge housing an open-plan living space and a utility room. Appliances include an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, pod coffee machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms include a super-king-size with en-suite shower and a king-size, served by a bathroom. To the outside is decking with furniture and off-road parking for two cars. Within 0.9 miles there is a shop and pub and please note, two pets are welcome but sorry, there is no smoking. Travel cot, highchair, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Bay Tree Lodge is a splendid retreat to Cumbria, whatever time of year.

Amenities: Central heating. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, pod coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer. Smart TV with Freeview and Neflix and WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Decking with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.9 miles. For those bringing coffee capsules, the machine uses Nespresso compatible ones.

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 historic, South Lakeland village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The Priory Church, one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England, remains the heart of the community with its gatehouse forming the entrance to the village. The village features pretty streamside walks, quaint cobbled streets littered with antique shops, a charming gift shop, welcoming, traditional pubs serving real ale, the nationally acclaimed, Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant, and the Cartmel Village shop, which sells the famous sticky toffee pudding. Take advantage of excellent walking opportunities amidst beautiful, unspoilt countryside, visit Cartmel Racecourse, Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition, Lakeland Motor Museum and Holker Hall with its spectacular gardens, all of which are close by. The quiet seaside retreat of Grange-over-Sands, with its Edwardian buildings and mountain backdrop, is a mere 2 miles away, whilst Windermere, with its panoramic views over England's longest lake, is within a thirty minute drive. A superb holiday destination, at any time of year.