This two-bedroom cottage is in a slightly elevated position just outside Ambleside in Cumbria. It sleeps four guests and combines traditional country styling with boutique-style comfort throughout. The fully enclosed patio garden is framed by drystone walls with fell views a great spot for alfresco dining.

Ambleside sits at the heart of the Lake District. You're a short walk from the village centre with pubs and shops close by. Loughrigg Fell is 4.5 miles away climb it for views over Grasmere, Rydal Water and Windermere. Coniston Water is 8 miles away for fishing or wild swimming.

The cottage sleeps four across two bedrooms one king-size and one double. There's one smart family bathroom with bath, shower and WC. The open-plan kitchen/diner has a double electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, washer-dryer and microwave. The bright lounge has a Smart TV. There's also an outside office space.

Dove Cottage in Grasmere (5 miles) is where Wordsworth lived 1799 - 1808. The Ruskin Museum at Coniston (8 miles) covers John Ruskin, Donald Campbell and Bluebird. Grasmere village is 5 miles away. Private parking for two cars on site plus EV charging.

This property suits couples or small families wanting a well-located Lake District base. Clean, warm and well-maintained repeat guests keep coming back. Walking, fishing and fell views are all on the doorstep.