Your perfect Cumbrian escape

Welcome to EmilysEscape, your tranquil holiday let in the heart of Braithwaite, Cumbria. Discover comfort, natural beauty, and unforgettable memories with us. We're delighted to share our piece of paradise with you.

Discover your escape

Our cottage features

Emily's Escape offers a delightful blend of traditional charm and modern comfort, perfectly situated for exploring the Lake District. Our cottage is equipped with everything you need for a relaxing and memorable stay, from cosy interiors to convenient amenities. Emily's Escape features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen/Diner, and a separate Lounge. It is a detached cottage with parking for one car, a lovely rear garden with a large raised Terrace enjoying views of Skiddaw, and a lawned area.

Emily's Escape

Lounge

Kitchen/Diner

Discover Braithwaite

Nestled in the Newlands Valley, Braithwaite is a picturesque village offering direct access to stunning walking trails, charming local pubs, and breathtaking Cumbrian scenery. EmilysEscape is your ideal base for exploring all that this beautiful region has to offer.

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Activities & attractions

From challenging hikes and serene lake cruises to exploring historic sites and enjoying local cuisine, the Lake District offers a wealth of activities. Let us help you plan your perfect Cumbrian adventure during your stay at EmilysEscape.

Plan your adventure

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“Emily’s Escape”

The Shieling,Braithwaite,Keswick CA12 5SX -Holiday Cottage in the Lake District

“Emily’s Escape” is a beautiful, traditional detached cottage, idyllically located at the end of a quiet no-through road within the delightful village of Braithwaite. The gently flowing Coledale beck winds its way through the village which nestles at the bottom of the dramatic Whinlatter pass, located 2 miles west of Keswick. The spacious cottage dated circa 1820, retains many of its original features.

“Emily’s Escape” dating back to the 1820’s with newly added porch

The cottage enjoys a centrally heated porch, small seating area to the front, large enclosed rear garden, raised terrace with furniture, and lawn area. Superb views of the Skiddaw mountain range and Coledale fells can be enjoyed from the rear garden.

View looking towards village and across to the mighty snow capped Skiddaw.

A small village shop is at the end of the lane and a 2 minute walk from “Emily’s Escape” takes you to either the Coledale Inn or The Royal Oak. Both cosy traditional Lakeland pubs offering real ales, excellent food and roaring log fires in winter.

“Emily’s Escape” is idyllically situated with lovely fell & forest walks on its doorstep together with Bassenthwaite and Derwent Water lakes close by.

The cottage has gas central heating and is fully double-glazed. It is decorated to the highest standards with modern attractive furniture throughout. It comprises of three bedrooms, one double + single, one double and a single bedroom sleeping upto 6 persons in total. A cot, high chair and extra camp bed are available if required. The living room benefits from a stove effect electric heater, 45” flatscreen TV, with BT HD, Sky Sports and WiFi throughout the cottage.

The large Kitchen/Dining facility is very well equipped with electric Oven/Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dish Washer and a Washer/Dryer. The bathroom is newly fitted and incorporates a bath with shower over and screen, a hand basin and WC. Bedrooms

Parking for 1 car, storage facilities for cycles but sorry no dogs/pets and no smoking. All power costs/bed linen included in the price (see accompanying price/availability list). These direct prices are considerably less than booking via an agent. “Emily’s Escape” is graded as **** “4 Stars” by the English Tourist Board.

Please contact David or Jane (0191) 4880549 to check latest availability or email dm81@blueyonder.co.uk or write to: D.Miller, 81 Whaggs Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4PQ.