Welcome to Rose Cottage, in the hamlet of Loweswater, in the heart of the English Lake District.

We hope these few photos will give you a taste of its delights, and also give you an idea of what is available should you wish to stay.

The cottage has a long and varied history. It was used as the original school house until the school itself was built at the top of the village, then it was home to various people including the local blacksmith who worked in the Smithy opposite.

His daughters lived on in the house for many years, and are remembered by today's 'older generation' for selling sweets from the cottage.

Despite being modernised several years back, the Cottage has retained many of its original features.

It has two oak beamed bedrooms and a central lounge but now has all the latest conveniences for your stay, including a more modern bathroom and an up-to-date kitchen, which have been added to the rear of the property.

The kitchen has a fridge, cooker and microwave, and has full dining cutlery and kitchen utensils for self catering.

The modern bathroom has a fitted bath with a shower, plus an airing cupboard for drying clothes.

Accommodation comprises of two separate, twin bedded rooms. In both cases the beds can be pushed together to form large doubles if required.

A high chair and travel cot are also available on request.

It has central heating via storage heaters, plus an open fire with a back-boiler which heats radiators in all the secondary rooms. The fireplace burns coal or logs and these are available at no extra cost.

All linen is included but please bring your own personal towels.

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Loweswater is the home to the famous Kirkstile Inn, which serves excellent food and a selection of good local beers. The Pub and the C.of E. Church are both about 150 yards along the lane from Rose Cottage. We are four miles from the Lorton village shop, and eight from the town of Cockermouth where there are a full range of shops and supermarkets.

Loweswater Church.	The Kirkstile Inn.	Great Gable and Crummock Water.

The three lakes of Buttermere, Crummock and Loweswater are all within a few minutes drive, but the area is also blessed with numerous public footpaths giving access to the lakes and the local fells.

If you wish, it is quite possible to enjoy a week without using your car at all !!

The cottage also has ample off road parking and a delightful garden which looks south and east towards Grasmore, Crummock Water

and to the fells of the Buttermere and Loweswater Valleys beyond.

Our map reference here is NY 142 211 on the Ordnance Survey OL4, NW Lake District Map.

To see if the cottage is available for your Lakeland Break - Click here for Booking Chart 2008

To make a reservation, phone Alex Mitchell on 01-373-813164

or email me here

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