Stanwix Cottage Carlisle

Stanwix Cottage is in Carlisle, in a quiet neighbourhood called Stanwix. It's right opposite a pub, which used to be the coaching inn this place was the stables for. The building is from the 1650s.

We've just had it completely redone. It's a small cottage from the outside, but it's bigger inside than it looks. There are two living rooms and a conservatory at the back. The conservatory looks out onto the garden, which is fully enclosed and private. It's a nice spot.

It sleeps five. There are three bedrooms upstairs. One has its own shower room, and there's a main family bathroom too. Downstairs, the kitchen has everything you'd need and a breakfast bar.

You can walk into Carlisle city centre from here. Rickerby Park and the River Eden are just round the corner for a stroll. The main reason to be here is for getting out into Cumbria. You're about twenty minutes from the northern edge of the Lake District National Park. Hadrian's Wall is a short drive east. You can also drive up the Solway Coast into Scotland quite easily.

Practical stuff: it's got a 4 Star rating. There's a washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi, and parking. It's wheelchair accessible at the entrance. One well-behaved dog is allowed. All bedding and towels are included.

Useful links: Lake District National Park and English Heritage for Hadrian's Wall.