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Scales Cottage

Lorton near Cockermouth

Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

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from £531 / week

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What is actually here

Read from the listing on 8 October 2026.

Warmth and water

  • Wood burner

Practical

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking (3)
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Garden

Dogs and access

  • Dogs (up to 3)

What the owner lists

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin (suitable for children due to sloping ceiling.)
  • Ground floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC (please note there is a step leading to the bathroom)
  • First floor sitting room
  • Kitchen with dining area and wood-burning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • Oil central heating and woodburning stove. TV and DVD. Wi-Fi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen inc. in rent
  • Towels are not provided
  • Cot on request
  • Off road parking for 3 cars
  • Raised terrace area with furniture and small lawned area
  • Three well behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 1.2 miles
  • Note: The twin bedroom has a sloping ceiling and is only suitable for children
  • Note: Guests may fish free of charge on the pond located 200 yards from the cottage and stocked with rainbow trout
  • Note: Pond on site, children to be supervised

Within reach

Straight-line distance from the property, so allow more on the road.

from £531 / week

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Listing checked 8 Oct 2026

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Cockermouth

Wordsworth's birthplace, on the quiet edge of the northern fells.

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