The Fitz

General Information

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• Sleeps 16-24
• 8 bedrooms
• The flat is a self-contained unit up 10 steps at the back of the house with separate entrance; has own seating area, full kitchen, dishwasher etc.; seating for four; a table and four chairs

Cooking and Dining

• Quality pubs, cafes and restaurants nearby
• Hire a private chef for a special meal with no effort
• Dining table comfortably seats 24
• Four ovens in total. One has a steamer and one has a microwave incorporated. All ovens are electric. Two warming drawers. One large induction hob
• Indoor BBQ hut (uses charcoal for cooking, or logs to keep the room warm)
• Two outdoor charcoal BBQs
• Woodburning pizza oven
• Table and chairs outside
• Two dishwashers in main house and one in flat
• Cafetieres, and constant boiling water tap
• Large integrated ice machine

Where We Are

• Set in the stunning Lake District and within easy walking distance of the historic town of Cockermouth
• Nearest train stations: Workington, Penrith and Carlisle
• Nearest airports: Newcastle, Manchester and Glasgow
• Taxis available
• Parking for 8+ cars
• Cockermouth | Cumbria | CA13 0HH
  
  

Things to Do

Inside

• TVs in every bedroom, as well as lounge, kitchen, dining room and breakfast room. 2 x 65” in lounge and dining room
• Blu-ray player and DVDs
• Bookcase with books
• Wi-Fi
• Log burner in lounge
• Dining room can be used as a board room as it has a large table and large TV

Outside

• Hot tub (for 6)
• 3 acres of gardens, 20 acres of woodland and 37 acres of parkland
• Farm animals in the front parkland - alpacas, pygmy goats, emus and horses

Children Welcome

• Croquet and cricket sets
• Children's play area
• Footballs with goal nets
• Playroom hut with table tennis, pool table, darts and board games
• Books and DVDs suitable for children
• Two travel cots (bedding provided on request)
• Two high chairs

In the Area

• Walk any of the 214 Lakeland fells
• Play gorgeous golf courses
• Fish the River Derwent
• Hire bikes and potter the Lakeland lanes
• Saddle up on horses at Lane Head Stables
• Be pampered at Armathwaite Hall Hotel’s spa

For Children

• Go Ape at Whinlatter
• Meet wolf hybrids at the Predator Experience
• Go Bear Grylls with Keswick Canoe and Bushcraft
• Bring books to life at the World of Beatrix Potter
• Head to Maryport Aquarium
• Meet over 100 species of exotic animals
• See the magic of drama at the Theatre by the Lake

About your Booking

Payment Process

• We take a one-third deposit at the time of booking
• The balance is due three months before the date booked

Cautionary Deposit

• £1,000 refundable deposit

House Restrictions

• Noise policy in place
• No fireworks
• Not suitable for stag parties
• Hen parties welcome
• Dogs welcome. We ask that dogs use the kitchen and kennels only, and are not permitted in other areas of the house (£50 additional charge per dog)

Arrival and Departure

• Check in is 4pm
• Check out is 10am
• Check out on Sundays is 4pm

What's Included

• Linen, towels and essentials
• Washing machine and drier in utility room. Washing machine in flat
• Fuel for ovens and BBQs