Less than a mile from the market town of Ambleside, this superb studio cottage is ideal for a romantic couple’s retreat, and welcomes your furry best friend, too. With a wood burner and underfloor heating, it’s perfectly cosy all year round.
Set in a courtyard of former farm buildings, this little gem of a getaway has been carefully designed to provide everything you need in one open-plan space, with skylights for extra natural light and characterful exposed old beams. The king-sized bed is tucked at the far end, by the wardrobe and a comfortable leather sofa that faces a Smart TV. The adjacent wood burner will keep you toasty even in the cooler months. Separated by a breakfast bar, the kitchen is fully equipped with all you’ll need to prepare delicious meals, as well as a dishwasher and washing machine. Up two steps is the luxurious, marble-tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower and illuminated, anti-fog mirror. For outside space, you share a riverside garden across the road, where you can sit and enjoy the peaceful view while your pup wags his tail in the fresh air.
Situated in the small hamlet of Clappersgate, the cottage is tucked just below Loughrigg Fell, providing magnificent walks with stunning vistas over the national park. For shopping, eating and drinking the popular resort of Ambleside is less than a mile away, easily accessible by a paved footpath along the River Brathay. From Waterhead, also about a mile away (perhaps stopping for a picnic at the ruins of the Roman fort en route), you can hop on an unforgettable steamship cruise around Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England.