Emerald Bank Cottage is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, one of the most scenic in the Lake District with an abundance of local wildlife including osprey and red squirrels. The cottage is equipped with everything you will need on a walking or family holiday in the Lakes, including new bathrooms and modern appliances, a drying area/boot room and even a games room with table football and air hockey. The cottage consistently gets fantastic feedback from visitors who say "We will definitely be back". It is situated in Uldale, a small Lakeland village between Bassenthwaite Lake and Caldbeck, very rural and excellent for walking and cycling away from the crowds. The village has a tennis court and adventure playground. Mae's Tea Room and Gallery is 200 yards from the cottage, where you can enjoy a drink and a snack. The traditional "Snooty Fox" gourmet and real ale public house is only 2 minutes stroll away and the surrounding countryside of the Back o' Skiddaw and the Caldbeck Fells offer a fell lover's paradise.In the village there is an adventure playground with a tennis court for anyone to use, as well as a tea room/art gallery next door but one and, 2 minutes' walk away, the Snooty Fox pub and restaurant where excellent food and real ales are on offer. Accommodation comprises:Lounge with period iron fireplace, stereo with iPod/iPhone dock, TV, DVD playerDining room with large table - great for family dinners and family games! Dresser with board gamesSun room/conservatory.Fully fitted kitchen with new appliancesUtility room with boot rack, cagoule drying area, dog basket, freezer, washing machine, tumble drier and downstairs WC.Master bedroom with king size bed, fitted wardrobe and en-suite shower room.Twin bedroom with fitted wardrobe and travel cot.Bunk bedroom with fitted wardrobeYacht steps to: Games room/4th bedroom with double futon bed/sofa, table football, air hockey, armchairs, fitted cupboards, bookshelves with a selection of books.All fuel and coal for the fire provided.Further details outdoors:Gated paved rear garden with floral/shrub borders, table and chairs, a haven for birds and we have bird-feeders that we encourage you to fill. Parking for 2 cars.