Close to the village of Chapel Stile, this bright and stylish cottage is an ideal base for a couple’s getaway or family holiday exploring the Lake District, and welcomes a furry friend, too.
Clever design creates a practical and comfortable layout in this bijou property, set over two storeys. On the ground floor, the open-plan lounge is flooded with light from large windows and glazed patio doors, with a high, pitched ceiling giving a sense of space. To one side the comfortable seating is gathered around a Smart TV, while a compact dining table and chairs is tucked opposite, beside the staircase. The kitchen has everything you’ll need to create tasty meals, with space to pop down Fido’s food and water bowls, too. The cosy double bedroom and chic family bathroom are also on this floor, while if you head upstairs you’ll find the twin bedroom tucked under the eaves (some restricted head height), with exposed beams and a large skylight window. For enjoying the fresh air and sunshine, there’s a small gravelled area to the front of the cottage with a bench seat and bistro table and chairs.
If you want to leave the car at home, there are walks of all kinds straight from your front door, and a dog-friendly pub less than half a mile away in the village for a refreshing pint afterwards. For a change, drive to Waterhead, 5.5 miles, where you can hop on board an elegant cruiser or hire a self-drive motorboat and explore Lake Windermere from the water – an unforgettable day out. For a little bit of retail therapy, Ambleside is only 5 miles, while Grasmere is 9 miles by car or 2.5 miles on foot – and don’t forget to try the speciality gingerbread.