House Share on the Fringe of The Lake District 1

Included in your rent are the essential utilities, some great and convenient amenities plus we offer a few more additional perks!

Essential Utilities:
1. Electricity
2. Gas
3. Water
4. Wastewater
5. Council Tax
6. Central Heating
7. Hot Water
T&Cs on utilities

Convenience Amenities:
8. High-Speed Wi-Fi
9. CCTV security outside
10. Recycling
11. Maintenance
12. Cleaning and Management Service

Additional Perks:
13. Google Chrome Cast
14. TV License

Included Furnishings:
15. Bedroom Furniture
16. communial Kitchen Equipment

Couples welcome with a £200 surcharge,
King sized bed.

Message us for a live WhatsApp tour with a housemate. We will need your WhatsApp to get the process started for you.

Come and join The Retreat Crew! The house is filled with Interesting, lively, multinational housemates with vibrant careers.

Required: Application, refs, Right to Rent share code if applicable, ID, and UK based guarantor. 12 month minimum.


Enjoy hikes and bike trails that start at your front door. Only a short drive way from The Lake District National Park. . On the river. Downtown. 2 mins walk to restaurants/bars/gym.

For those that like all the fine details read on ………



On the edge of The Lake District, this historic home built in the 18th century in 1789, has been beautifully updated to provide a fusion of modern convenience and technology while retaining features of its original grace.

The greatest of care has been taken in arranging the details that make this house an amazingly comfortable shared-home experience. This is a place to enjoy relaxing times, and have the best of what life inside and outside the home can offer.

Our spacious, airy double has plenty of space with lovely afternoon sunlight that streams in the large windows.

The Retreat is looking for a sociable tenant to join a relaxed and good energy household. You’ll be welcomed into a comfortable place where you can create memorable times with interesting housemates who are respectful, career professionals that come to the area from around the world.

The Retreat has 3 floors, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 open concept living room and kitchen area and a share utility room. You will have your open bedroom but will share a bathroom with 2 other tenants. A cleaning services is also provided from the bathrooms and kitchen.

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Absolutely fantastic downtown location on a quiet cul-de-sac. There’s a little alley that takes you directly onto the Main Street. No need to drive or find parking, as you can simply wander leisurely around this “Gem Town” of Cockermouth.

In just a short, 2 minute stroll, you can enjoy the sights as you walk or cycle from the front door along the nature paths or riverside trails, or enjoy the Kirkgate’s live music, film and theatre. 

 Easy cycle ride to the lakes or harder rides over Whinlatter pass.

 Night life is abundant at restaurants and pubs, including the 16th century Castle Bar, a CAMRA award winning pub.



The Medical Centre, Leisure Centre, Sainsbury’s, specialty shops, and a good bike shop are all within walking distance. You might even meet your future partner here, as a couple of marriages have resulted from friendships in the house. 

 Work from home or easy access to The Lakes,

Sellafield, Carlisle, Keswick, Maryport, Dovenby, Workington, and Whitehaven are in commuting distance. House is downtown but close to A66 and A595 for commuting. Bus stop 4 min walk from the house.

Resident’s parking pass is low cost and easy to purchase online from the local council.



Bike storage locks outside. 



Required: Application, refs, Right to Rent share code if applicable, ID, and UK based guarantor. 12 months minimum.