Croft Cottage

For a romantic retreat away in the Lake District, this cottage is a fantastic choice with whimsical views over lake Windermere and an abundance of walking trails from Ambleside just a mile away where your dogs can lead the way to adventure.

The living room/dining area is traditionally styled with charming touches throughout from the book lined shelves to the framed pictures and warming wood burner. There are two comfortable sofas for seating and a small TV for quiet evenings in, as well as a beautiful dark wood table with chairs for four guests. Throughout the property is original flagstone flooring, with the added benefit of underfloor heating to keep you cosy during the winter months. A door from the living room leads through to the kitchen which offers picturesque views out of the window making cooking up a feast or doing the washing up an enjoyable experience. Up a steep staircase there is a tasteful king-size bedroom with pops of colour and a built-in wardrobe for storage, perfect for couples. The second bedroom is a double, decorated in calming pastel tones with a chair to put down your belongings or sit and read a book by the window. Both bedrooms also boast use of the shared dressing room off the landing, as well as use of the stylish family bathroom with glossy black tiles and a p-shaped bath. Outside is a shared cobbled courtyard, as well as a patio with a table and chairs so that you can sit and soak up the lakeside views.

Located within the hamlet of Clappersgate, this peaceful location offers easy access to an array of Lake District destinations, with Ambleside (1 mile) boasting a plethora of dog-friendly eateries and fantastic walking trails where you’re sure to have a ball. For a day out on the water, head to the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola (7 miles) where pups are welcomed onto the outer decks to enjoy the stunning scenery as you glide over Coniston Water.

• 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double (suitable for 1 person only)
• 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, plus 1 additional WC
• Halogen hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine
• Welcome pack
• Wood burner (logs available to purchase from the office)
• TV and DVD player
• No mobile signal
• Private patio with garden furniture
• Shared access to the River Brathay and enclosed grassed area with seating on the riverside – there are boat hooks provided for securing kayaks and canoes
• Shared courtyard parking is available at the front of the property for up to 2 cars
• Storage for bikes and outdoor equipment in the private carport opposite the cottage
• Pub and shop 1 mile, beach 22 miles
• Please note, the stone walls of this traditional cottage hold moisture which causes slight dampness during periods of wet weather
• The cottage-style staircase is steep and a handrail is provided
• The driveway to this property is short and steep, with a couple of tight bends making it possibly unsuitable for low-suspension vehicles
• There is a dressing room off the landing, which could be used as a bedroom for a baby as there's room for a cot
• If you are thinking of bringing a kayak, please contact us for more details. Please note, there is a steep ladder down into the water, and access to the river is across the main road, 100 metres from the cottage
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00
• 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply