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Welcoming up to six guests across three king-size bedrooms, the interiors are elegantly styled using reclaimed materials for a decadent boutique finish. Relax and enjoy your holiday in beautiful surroundings, both inside and out, for the ultimate luxury escape. As you enter in through the front porch, there is plenty of space for boots and outerwear. A classically tiled entrance hall takes you through to a gloriously welcoming living room - "The Snug" - offering warm earthy tones and generous plush sofas to sink into. This space is perfect for spending relaxed evenings with a good book or enjoying board games with family. There is also an additional living area or morning room, with double aspect windows making for a wonderfully light space. Here there is another sofa, a casual table to seat two looking out over the gardens, and a period fireplace with traditional wood-burning stove and plenty of logs to get you started. The vinyl record player with a good selection of old records is also a nice touch which guests will enjoy listening to.

Cockermouth is a pretty Georgian town which has plenty of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and antique shops to spend a lazy afternoon in, while only a short drive away are all of the Lake District's northern lakes. For the more adventurous, there are plenty of kayaking and paddle-boarding opportunities on the water, while the Lake District Wildlife Park is also only a few minute's drive away for those with children. The Lakes Distillery and the National Trust's Wordsworth House and Garden also comes recommended. The coastline is also within easy reach, being roughly a 15 minute drive over to Maryport with its sands, marina and Maritime Museum. Fishing at North Lodge North Lodge has been owned by the same family for generations and throughout its history has been occupied by fishermen thanks to its proximity to the River Derwent. The river provides excellent fishing opportunities, with many large, delicious salmon and wild trout.