Spacious Riverside Room in Shared House #1

Enjoy a unique experience in a beautiful 18th-century home, perfectly blending historic charm with modern convenience. Located in a quiet spot just a 1-minute walk from the buzz of downtown.

“The Retreat is a great house and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. It was a nice sociable house with some great housemates. I also loved how close it was to the Lake District allowing me to get out on the fells on weekends and after work. I would recommend it to anyone.” Tom- accountant

The Room

✅ Exposed 18th-century stone & ornate fireplace

✅ Downtown location

✅ Fully furnished: Bed, wardrobe, 6-drawer dresser, vanity desk, box shelves, office desk and chair.

What’s Included -Stress-Free Living One monthly payment covers it all:

✅ All Utilities: Gas, Elec, Water, Heating &
HIGH SPEED unlimited Fibre optic broadband over the entire house. Good for gaming and streaming. Download Speed up to 500 Mbps upload speed 73 Mbps

✅ Council Tax (Band C) & TV Licence (with Chromecast)

✅ Professional Cleaning Service

✅ Maintenance, Insurance & Safety Certificates

✅ Fully Equipped Kitchen: All appliances, cutlery, crockery, toaster, glasses, air fryer, microwave and pans

Waste collection service.

The House and Location

🏠 Spacious: Shared home with international, housemates. with interesting careers.

“ I really enjoyed living here! It was close to work, easy to grab a coffee in the morning, and everything on Main Street was just a short walk away. The housemates were also really friendly, which made it a comfortable and easy place to live.” Olivia- bar tender 6/26

🚿 Facilities: 3 shower rooms and a separate utility room.

📍 Prime Spot: 5-minute walk to Sainsbury’s, gyms, the Kirkgate Theatre, restaurants, olde world pubs and bars. The Lakes are about a 15-20 min drive from Cockermouth town.

🍺 Social: Steps away from award-winning pubs like the Castle Bar -16th Century and local favourites like The Spice Club Indian restaurant.

🚗 Parking: Low-cost resident permit parking available in a nearby well-lit car park.

What the Housemates Say

"I found one payment a month very economical and calming. I was able to save enough for a deposit for my own home." — Dave (2 years)

"It was a pleasure to live in this beautiful historic home. Had a lot of laughs in the kitchen!" — Ashley (9 months)

Ready to see it?

Message us to arrange a WhatsApp video tour with a housemate. Ask them what’s it’s like to live in this lovely home.

Note: Application, ID, references, deposit, and UK based guarantor required. Right to Rent Share Code if required.

All paperwork is completed easily online. T&Cs apply to utilities and cleaning service. Room is staged for viewing. Do bring your own favourite bedding.