This 2-bedroom cottage sits on Grove Farm, a 160-acre working hill farm in Stock Valley, Ambleside, Cumbria. This three-storey stone cottage has exposed stone walls, wooden beams and a reverse-level layout that puts the open-plan living space on the first floor exactly where the valley views are best. It sleeps four across two ground-floor bedrooms.

Stock Valley is quiet. Genuinely quiet. One guest described hearing only sheep and birds. Walking trails leave directly from the front door to spots like Stock Ghyll Force (0.8 miles) and 3-Bedroom Apartment in Pull Woods Pike (1.5 miles). Ambleside town centre is 1.5 miles away with shops, bars and restaurants.

The cottage has a king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom, both on the ground floor with wooden furnishings. One contemporary bathroom with shower over bath. Upstairs: open-plan kitchen, lounge with wood burner and window seat, dining for four. A mezzanine snug sits above perfect for reading. Guests also get free access to a shared sauna, bookable for private sessions.

Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is 0.8 miles away. 3-Bedroom Apartment in Pull Woods Pike summit is 1.5 miles. Ambleside Roman Fort is on the town outskirts (1.5 miles). Lake Windermere cruises depart from Ambleside waterside roughly 1.5 miles (5 minutes by car).

This stay suits couples and small families who want proper Lakeland walking from the door. The hilltop farm setting and far-reaching valley views make this a standout base in the Lake District.