It is a lovely spot here, stunning views of some of England's highest mountains (Helvellyn & Blencathra) & walking from the door, whilst being only 2.5 miles from the delightful Victorian market town of Keswick-on-Derwentwater & 10 minutes from Grasmere. The ancient stone circle at Castlerigg is about 1.5 miles away. Set in acres of grounds with private woodland (home to deer, badgers, red squirrels, owls & buzzards). If you'd like to see more, please click on our new website, www.brackenrigg.com High Rigg: a 4-bedroomed house sleeping 8 -10 . Each bedroom (there are two doubles & two twins) has a handbasin, there is a bathroom/wc , a shower/wc and a very well-equipped kitchen ( oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine etc) The lounge/dining room has splendid views of the Helvellyn range, and open fire, patio doors to the beautiful garden, a large dining table & TV, video & hi-fi. . There is a second sitting room, also with lovely views, and a double sofa-bed enabling it to be used as a 5th bedroom. The large porch has ample space for boots & waterproofs. It is very well-equipped & comfortable, and surrounded by lovely gardens & outdoor seating areas. There's lots of details & pictures on our website www.brackenrigg.com For your interest, here's some local information: we are very handy for Keswick & its surrounding villages, which offer plenty of pubs & restaurants. Keswick also has an excellent theatre. The walking round here is extremely varied - there's lovely level walks in quiet valleys or to tea-rooms, plenty of wonderful "medium-sized" walks....and you can see both Helvellyn & Blencathra from your door - these are two of the very best mountains in the country, with a range of fantastic routes. You can also try watersports: anything from a simple canoe or rowing-boat, small motor boat or "proper" sailing, with tuition if required, on the lake. There's also horse-riding, fishing, cycling....even paragliding! And, of course, rock-climbing, abseiling & ghyll-scrambling. Alternatively, just enjoy the wildlife: there's badgers & rare red squirrels in our private woodland, and a tuneful assembly of song-birds as well as owls, woodpigeons & buzzards around the grounds. We are on-hand to recommend walks, picnic spots, restaurants, bike hire......anything you're interested in, really! If you'd like to book, or want more information, please call us. Kind regards Judy & Harry Marsland 017687 72258 www.brackenrigg.com