Friendly professional seeking lovely accommodation

Hi, and many thanks for looking at my profile. I am a professional Archivist and have just accepted a fantastic new job in the Lake District, and am now looking for a base from which to work there. My substantive home is in Cheshire (along with my partner) and I'm looking for a really nice home from home in which I can relax and enjoy life. I'm a reasonably 'young', active, moderately fit and friendly mid 50's guy, and am looking for somewhere convivial and welcoming, but where I (and you) can also have some breathing space on our own. Rural is good.
Ideally, I'd like a nice room with en-suite (or my own bathroom) and access to a kitchen and washing machine. If there was an outside space (maybe for a bike?), all the better. Something self contained like a granny annex would be best of all. My preference would be somewhere that was quiet and let the sunshine in. It would be great if my girlfriend could visit sometimes. I've got a grown up daughter in Oz and a new 1 year old Grandson. I like weird music (not played loudly!), good books, fascinating documentaries and (at times) my own company, although I'm also friendly, interesting and engaging. Quirky accommodation is good. In truth, absolutely anything considered! If you're interested in having a chat, please do drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you. Many thanks.