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The Gardiner’s Bothy consists of a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, a dining room with woodburning stove, and a sitting room with woodburning stove and Smart TV, plus a study. There is a king-size bedroom, serviced by an en-suite shower room and a ground-floor shower room. Outside there is an enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, furniture, and hot tub, plus off-road parking for one car. Within 2.4 miles you will find a shop, and within 1 mile, a pub, and please note this is a smoke-free property. One well behaved dog welcome - please contact Sykes to add this to your booking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels included in the rent. Explore Cumbria with a stay at The Gardiner’s Bothy. Note: The staircase is open tread, please take care. Note: The woodburning stove in the dining and sitting room is double fronted.

The picturesque village of Pooley Bridge sits on the northerly edge of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District National Park. The name Pooley came to be due to the forming of a large pool, which was left by the fast flowing River Eamont, and the word Bridge was later added when a bridge, which is now 250 years old, was built over the river. Pooley Bridge has many traditional inns and tempting tea rooms, plus the Ullswater Steamers depart from the village, from where a tranquil cruise down the lake to the villages of Glenridding and Howtown can be enjoyed. There are numerous walks with breathtaking views nearby, plus a short walk up to Dunmallard Hill reveals fascinating Iron-Age remains, whilst the towns of Penrith and Keswick are within driving distance. Pooley Bridge is an ideal base for a cottage holiday stay in the stunning Lake District.