Pretty as a postcard, this delightful stone cottage would be right at home on the pages of a fairytale. The enclosed gardens are a particular treat, with aromatic lavender bushes, patio dining, and a clematis arch.
Inside, the living space flows beautifully, with a large stone fireplace in the centre, housing a warming wood burner. Open up all the doors and there’s a real sense of togetherness, whether you’re preparing dinner on the range oven in the kitchen, playing a board game at the sunny dining table, flicking through a magazine by the fireplace, or watching a film in the living room. Dogs and children alike will happily amuse themselves in the garden, and there’s a utility room with dedicated drying space so weather is never an issue. As the night closes in, shut the dividing doors to create two separate rooms each with a TV, while the comfortable bedrooms in the eaves will ensure a restful night before the next day’s adventures.
There are walks from the doorstep here, and it’s less than 2 miles to picturesque Tarn Hows for a gentle 2-mile amble around the lake. Hop in the car and head to Coniston, 3 miles, for some more strenuous walks on craggy Coniston Fells, or to Grizedale, 4 miles, for a wide range of forest trails, plus an exhilarating high wire course at GoApe for the adventurous. Hawkshead just 1 mile away, has a small collection of shops and cafes, while Ambleside on the shores of Windermere, 4 miles, is a great place to wander, with plenty of independent shops and restaurants. Don’t miss dropping by the quirky Bridge House perched across Stock Beck.