Self-catering holiday cottages Lake District, Cumbria: Finkle Laithe, Matterdale End, Nr. Ullswater

• Sleeps 4	• Stone barn conversion
• Grading 5 Stars	• Rural location
• Facilities Level 5	• Fine views
• Garden	• Walks from the door
• Parking	• Keswick Leisure Pool

Finkle Laithe is an absolutely charming Lakeland stone barn conversion built in 1767 and converted to a high specification in 2000 retaining many original features including 'arrow slit windows', latch doors, oak trusses, beams and lintels.

Situated in the tiny hamlet of Matterdale End, it is a perfect Lakeland retreat for two couples wishing to stay together, or for one couple looking for a special destination at any time of the year - especially honeymooners!

Ullswater is within easy reach for steam cruises and quiet water sports - dinghy sailing, canoeing and fishing. There are great walks from the door, and a visit to the magnificent waterfalls of Aira Force is a 'must'.

Accommodation: Entrance hallway with slate floor, space to hang coats and leave boots and doors to utility room/drying room with wc, and kitchen. Hand-built dining kitchen in sweet chestnut with granite worktops, oil fired Aga (always warm and ready to use), island unit, TV with Sky family package, and doors to patio and garden. Door leading to downstairs double bedroom with hand-built ash bedroom furniture, TV, dressing area and en-suite shower room with basin and wc.

Spiral staircase from kitchen leading to sitting room with exposed beams, gallery overlooking kitchen, inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, leather suite, TV, DVD, Video, CD/Hi-fi player and bookcase with selection of books. Door off sitting room to second double bedroom having en-suite with corner bath with shower over, basin and wc. Furnished tastefully throughout with slate floors and fitted carpets and lots of attention to detail.

Outside: South facing landscaped gardens, patio with table and chairs, water feature and pergola with sitting area next to pond stocked with ornamental fish and lovely views to Gowbarrow Fell.

Sorry no pets • strictly no smoking • not suitable for children under 4 years old • duvets/beds made up for arrival • towels provided • two ring ceramic electric hob • oil fired Aga • dishwasher • microwave • fridge • freezer • auto washer • dryer • payphone • oil fired central heating and hot water • fuel tariff: April to end September fuel included; October to end of March £20 per week • parking for two cars in private driveway • garden furniture • shops and supplies in Glenridding • good pub at Dockray one mile approximately.

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