Bumblebee Cottage close to Ullswater Lake District

If you are looking to visit the Northern Lakes and fells, Bumblebee Nook, a terraced cottage, adjacent to our home, is ideally positioned between picturesque Ullswater, which is a 10 minute drive and the market town of Penrith. We have lovingly and tastefully restored the cottage retaining the character of the original features but bringing a contemporary feel which will be comfortable for families and groups of friends to relax and enjoy. It is without doubt a hidden gem !!! The living room hosts a cosy wood burner where the fire surround includes the latin quote ‘Domus Dulcis Domus’, translated this means ‘Home Sweet Home’ and this is exactly what Bumblebee Nook aims to offer. Living adjacent to Bumblebee Nook offers guests the opportunity to make contact face to face, email and mobile phone contact also keeps good correspondence Bumblebee Nook is located at the end of a short lane, which is the perfect haven if you require a quiet and peaceful location, whilst still having easy access from the M6. It is also on a bus route if you fancy jumping on a bus and leaving all the driving to someone else. With the benefit of being south east facing, the front of the cottage has the sunshine for most of the day and into the evening, perfect for a glass of wine outside, while soaking up the atmosphere at the front of the property, with open fields and Blencathra in the distance. From the rear of the house open fields can be viewed with the peaks of the Pennines in the distance. From the front door there are numerous walks to enjoy, which include the River Eamont where the historical sites of King Arthur’s round table and Mayburgh Henge can be viewed. For good walking, the fells nearby include the High Street range, 5 miles away and Helvellyn only 10 miles away. The cottage is ideally placed for enjoying the activities around Ullswater which is only 4 miles away, where excellent walking and cycling amidst splendid scenery can be enjoyed. If you enjoy a picnic, why not pack a rug and goodies and explore the numerous beaches around Ullswater, perfect to relax and rejuvenate from busy lives. To make the most of the spectacular scenery take a cruise on the Ullswater steamers which sail throughout the year. Watersports are also nearby with rowing boats and kayaks. A gastro pub in nearby Yanwath is within easy walking distance of 5 minutes and a traditional pub in Tirril is only just over 1 mile away. If you’re looking to explore Penrith, which is known as the ’gateway of the Northern Lakes’ and the doorstep to the Eden Valley, this local market town certainly won’t disappoint. It hosts not only history galore but a good variety of independent and high street shops and restaurants, and also includes a small cinema. Keswick is less than 20 miles away where walkers are offered an abundance of walking and climbing or perhaps a leisurely cruise on Derwentwater is on your to do list.