The Lake District and Cumbria - Ref 2200

The small traditional Cumbrian village of Burton is set in beautiful countryside and is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and Bowland Forest With a post office and general store, a butcher and a pub that serves good food, the village has all the essentials for visitors For more specific amenities, Kirkby Lonsdale is just seven miles away whilst Kendal is only 12 miles and is often referred to as the gateway to the Lake District The historic city of Lancaster and the seaside resorts of Morecombe and Blackpool are within easy driving distance, whilst the acclaimed RSPB wildfowl reserve of Leighton Moss is only four miles away Morecombe Bay also offers great opportunities for wildlife spotting and is one of the reasons that the area is famous for birdwatching Other locations with an hour's drive include the villages of Silverdale and Arnside, which overlook the beautiful Kent Estuary as well as the villages of Ingleton, Settle and Clapham Situated on the outskirts of Burton-in-Kendal and just seven miles from Kirkby Lonsdale is this charming 200-year-old detached cottage Set within 12 miles of the vibrant city of Kendal, the cottage enjoys a peaceful setting with wonderful views This comfortable and thoughtfully modernised cottage is full of character and has a fantastic beamed sitting room, wood-burning stove and outstanding views from its three bedrooms over the surrounding countryside to the Lakeland Fells Diverse wildlife can be spotted on the nearby canal, whilst swans and other wildfowl can be seen along the wharf There are two pubs with restaurants just a short walk from the property, making this a well positioned home from home .