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Follow the path towards Waters Edge Talkin Tarn and make your way to the picture window doors where the tarn is perfectly reflected. Being open plan lounge and kitchen the views are uninterrupted whether you are cuddling in front of the TV and wood burning stove or cooking a delicious meal for 2 in the well equipped kitchen. Relax on the private patio with fire pit while enjoying a glass of bubbly, while you watch the world go by. Waters Edge is a truly magical place for a romantic get away or to celebrate a special occasion at any time of year.

The cottage is accessed from its own pathway into the lounge and has LPG under floor heating, wood burning stove and comprises: Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area with Smart TV, wood burning stove and full width sliding patio doors offering uninterrupted tarn views from the comfy sofa. The kitchen has everything needed to cook a sumptuous meal including an electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, wine cooler, washer/dryer and microwave. Master bedroom with double bed. There is also a luxury shower room with copper bath, sip on your champagne whilst relaxing and forgetting all of your troubles, shower cubicle, hand basin and WC.

All LPG, electric, logs, bed linen, towels and dressing gowns included. Private parking in the onsite car park opposite the cottage entrance. Private garden and patio area with uninterrupted views to Talkin Tarn with seating around the fire pit (logs provided). There is a private bike store, the quieter country lanes are waiting to be explored.

Nestled in an area of natural beauty, with uninterrupted views over the tarn, Waters Edge sits in the grounds of the former Tarn End Hotel which has been converted to provide luxurious accommodation in a tranquil setting.

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Nearest Lake: Talkin Tarn <0.1 mile
Nearest Mountain: Cold Fell 4.5 miles
Nearest Golf Course: Brampton Gold Club 1 mile
Nearest marina: Ullswater Marine (23mi)
Nearest Supermarket: Co-op Brampton 2 miles
Nearest Train Station: Brampton 3 miles
Nearest Pub: Blacksmiths Arms, Talkin 1 mile
Nearest Restaurant: Blacksmiths Arms, Talkin 1 mile
Attractions Nearby: Hadrian's Wall, Talkin Tarn, Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Cathedral, Solway Aviation Museum
Ideal For: Couples wanting ground floor accommodation for a romantic break with breathtaking lake view
Stand Out Features: Luxurious cottage with breathtaking views across Talkin Tarn with outdoor fire pit
Short Break From: £644
Nearest Place To Hire A Boat Canoe: Talkin Tarn <0.5 mile
Arrival Time: 15:00
Departure Time: 10:00
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Nearest Takeaway: Brampton 2 miles
Nearest Wainwright: Carrock Fell
Price From: £849 per week
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Talkin Tarn is in an area of natural beauty surrounded by countryside, woodland walks and Castle Carrock Fell. The tarn itself has a circular walk of 1.3 miles passing through woodlands and the Boathouse Café and Gift Shop where you can enjoy a coffee or lunch al fresco overlooking the tarn. Subject to license fishing, paddle boarding, canoeing and windsurfing are available on the tarn. A footpath leads from the tarn to the village of Talkin with country pub serving delicious meals, there is also Brampton Golf Course with bar and restaurant within a short walk or a 5 minute drive takes you to Brampton with shops, cafes, takeaways, pubs and restaurants. The area is surrounded by historical sites including Carlisle Castle and Cathedral, Lanercost Priory and tea rooms, and perhaps the best known is the World Heritage Hadrian’s Wall. Being just off the A69 and a 20 minute drive from the M6, Talkin Tarn is easily accessible which also makes exploring the whole of Cumbria easy with Lake Ullswater, the Solway Coast, Scottish Borders and Newcastle all less than 1.5 hour drive.

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