38 Ironworks

Occupying a stunning riverside location, this contemporary apartment in the village of Backbarrow is an ideal base for families, friends and their four-legged friends. Nestled at the southern end of the Lake District National Park, immerse yourselves in the rural tranquillity and soak up the stunning views, before heading out for one of many walks on your doorstep. A converted former ironworks, the property reflects the area’s rich industrial heritage. The village is also home to the Lakeland Motor Museum and has a pub within 0.5 miles, whilst the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway starts in the neighbouring village.

Not a typical Lakeland cottage, this immaculately presented, two-storey apartment offers guests a taste of luxury in a spectacular setting. On entering via the shared staircase, open your front door into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the countryside views. The kitchen has everything you’ll need, whilst the lounge is comfortable and the dining table provides ample seating for everyone. Completing the accommodation are three beautiful bedrooms, one bathroom and one shower room. Outside, a balcony offers a peaceful spot for reading or dining. There’s bike storage available in a shared lock-up.

Both two-legged and four-legged guests are well-catered for in this area. There are several smaller tarns to stroll around, such as Bigland Tarn (2 miles), but the more well-known lakes of Coniston Water (9 miles) and Lake Windermere (3 miles) are also nearby. For forest adventures, head to Grizedale Forest Park (8 miles) which has a number of organised activities, walking routes and cycling trails. For something a little more cultural, head to Hill Top (9 miles) in Near Sawrey, the home of Beatrix Potter. Bowness-on-Windemere (9.5 miles) across the lake also has many links to the famous author.

• 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin, 1 zip-and-link super-king-size (which can be made up as a twin on request)
• 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC
• Electric oven and ceramic hob, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker
• Smart TV in lounge, TV in double king-size bedroom
• Wi-Fi included
• Electric heating included
• Shared garden
• Allocated off-road parking for 2 cars
• Private balcony (Please note BBQ's are not permitted on the balcony)
• Bike storage in shared lockup
• Pub within 0.5 miles
• Windermere 3 miles
• Short breaks available from a Friday or a Monday during November – March
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.