Curlew Close Cottage is a stone-built cottage that was originally part of the coach house and stables of the Pullwood Bay Estate near Ambleside in the Lake District National Park. It sits within 51 acres of shared grounds and offers direct private lake access to Windermere half a mile of waterfront with a private jetty. No hot tub here but honestly the lake more than makes up for it.

The south-facing rear courtyard is great for al fresco dining. The shallow bay is safe for paddleboarding and paddling. Launching a dinghy or kayak from the private jetty needs prior arrangement. Hawkshead is 3.5 miles away a car-free village with eateries and galleries.

The cottage sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms. There's a ground floor twin bedroom plus an open-plan living and dining kitchen. Upstairs you'll find a double bedroom with field views and a second twin bedroom. One bathroom with shower over bath plus a separate WC.

Brockhole on Windermere is 5 miles away. Grizedale Forest mountain bike trails are 6 miles. Ambleside Pier for scenic Windermere boat trips is 3.5 miles. Hill of Oaks & Blakeholme is roughly 4 miles south.

Curlew Close Cottage suits families and groups who want genuine lakeside access with space to roam. The woodburner and open-plan living area make it equally good in winter. Book early availability fills fast.