A Lake District cottage in the stunning Borrowdale valley with views to Derwentwater is on the market for. 

The asking price is inviting offers over £1.5 million. Coombe Cottage was once the home of the late BAFTA award-winning film director Ken Russell, whose films included Women in Love, Tommy and Altered States.

The gardens at the cottage were designed and developed by his wife Vivian, the well-known garden writer and photographer.

Nick Elgey, Property Sales and Marketing Consultant for Hackney and Leigh said: "Iconic properties of this type and appeal rarely come on to the market. 

"There are wonderful panoramic view of the fells and Derwentwater encompassing Maiden Moor, Catbells, Skiddaw, Shepherd’s Crag and Coombe Fell. In addition, excellent dining venues are available at the neighbouring Borrowdale Hotel, Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa and Leathes Head Hotel."

Benefitting from comprehensive upgrading by the present owners, the cottage originally dates back to the 1860s and nestles four miles south of Keswick within Borrowdale, which renowned fell walker Alfred Wainwright described as the ‘fairest’ of the Lake District’s valleys and is a favourite of walkers, climbers and tourists.

Mr Elgey added: "The accommodation includes four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fully-fitted dining kitchen and two impressive large adjoining first floor living rooms with vaulted ceilings, breathtaking views and a rear balcony.

"Externally there are surrounding landscaped gardens, parking spaces, a detached garage and a garden room suitable for a variety of uses."