“Emily's Escape” is a beautiful traditional detached cottage, idyllically located at the end of a quiet no-through road within the delightful village of Braithwaite. The village is 2 miles west of Keswick, nestling at the bottom of the dramatic Whinlatter pass and the entrance to Coledale. The cottage is spacious, dating back to circa 1820 and retains many of its original features.

The cottage enjoys a small enclosed garden area to the front and a large lawned rear garden also enclosed, with patio and garden furniture. Superb views of the Skiddaw mountain range and Coledale fells can be enjoyed at the rear of the property.
“Emily's Escape” is idyllically situated with lovely fell & forest walks on its doorstep together with Bassenthwaite and Derwent Water lakes close by.
A small village shop is at the end of the lane and a 2 minute walk from “Emily's Escape” takes you to either the Coledale Inn or The Royal Oak, both cosy traditional Lakeland pubs offering real ales and excellent food.

The cottage has gas central heating and is fully double-glazed. It is decorated to the highest standards with modern attractive furniture throughout. It comprises of three bedrooms, one triple (3 single beds), one double and a single bedroom sleeping upto 6 persons in total.
A cot, high chair and extra camp bed are available if required.


The living room benefits from a stove effect electric heater, 32” widescreen TV, DVD player & Video. The large Kitchen/Dining facility is very well equipped with electric Oven/Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dish Washer and a Washer/Dryer. The bathroom is newly fitted and incorporates a bath with shower over and screen, a hand basin and WC.
There is parking for 1 car, storage facilities for cycles and up to 2 dogs are welcome, but sorry no smoking. All power costs/bed linen are included in the price (see accompanying price/availability list). These direct prices are considerably less than booking via an agent. “Emily's Escape” is expected to be graded as **** “4 Stars” by the
English Tourist Board.
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