BECK COTTAGE, romantic, with open fire in Pennington

This detached cottage in Pennington sleeps two people in one bedroom.

Beck Cottage is a detached cottage in the hamlet of Pennington near Ulverston. The cottage has a king-size double bedroom upstairs, while downstairs is a bathroom, and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is a patio to the front, and off road parking for two cars. Beck Cottage is within walking distance of a pub with micro-brewery, and just a few miles away are the amenities of Ulverston, with the lovely coast and stunning National Park easily reached.

Amenities: Electric central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV upstairs and downstairs with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and wood for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Front patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops 2 miles, pub (micro brewery, open evenings only) 5 mins walk. Note: Cottage is approached via a number of steps or a sloping path, may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility. Note: Stairs open directly into the bedroom and there is a step inside the bathroom.

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: Situated on the beautiful Lake District Peninsula, the scattered hamlet of Pennington is set in an area of gentle hills and unspoiled countryside. The start of the Haematite and Cumbrian Way footpaths are close by, as are the twin pubs at Great Urswick Tarn - locally renowned for their fine ales and good food. Nearby Ulverston is an ancient market town, which still holds a streetmarket every Thursday and Saturday. Today, this settlement is best known as a "festival town", with events throughout the year, and as the birthplace of Stan Laurel. As a result, it is now home to the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world. Facilities there include a wide range of shops, pubs, and restaurants whilst all of the attractions of the National Park are within easy reach. Also close by is the Furness Coast, boasting sandy beaches and good birdwatching. Other attractions include the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, the South Lakes Wild Animal Park and Muncaster Castle.