This 1-bedroom apartment is a first-floor retreat in the heart of Ambleside, Cumbria. This is a beautifully preserved stone building with exposed oak beams, oak flooring and original stonework throughout. It sleeps two and is perfectly set up for couples. Views from the window seat look out over the rooftops directly to Loughrigg Fell.

Ambleside puts you right in the middle of the Lake District. Lake Windermere at Waterhead is roughly a mile away on foot. The village has independent shops, galleries, cafes, bars and restaurants within walking distance. The fells start practically at the front door.

The apartment has one king-size bedroom with soft furnishings and access to a dressing room containing a day bed. The slate-tiled bathroom has a deep bath and power shower. The open-plan living area features a wood burner set against original stonework and a leather sofa. The kitchen has granite surfaces and limestone tiles.

Nearby: Windermere Lake Cruises at Waterhead (1 mile, 5 mins), Rydal Mount (2.5 miles, 8 mins), Grasmere village (4 miles, 12 mins), Hawkshead (6 miles, 20 mins).

The apartment suits couples who want a central Ambleside base with character, comfort and instant access to the fells and lake.