The Old Beams is a ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in Ambleside, Cumbria. This is a proper romantic bolthole for two, set in the heart of the Lake District. The private terrace looks out across Ambleside's rooftops towards Loughrigg Fell a genuinely special view. Access is through a gate and 11 slate steps, entering via a stable door into the open-plan living space.

Ambleside is one of the Lake District's most well-connected towns. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is just over 0.5 miles away. Windermere's shores at Waterhead are one mile away where you can hire a motorboat or paddleboard. Pubs, eateries, galleries and shops are all within easy walking distance.

The apartment sleeps two in one double bedroom with a dressing room and reading area. The open-plan lounge, kitchen and diner has a slate floor, leather sofa and a wood-burning stove set into a stone chimney breast with a wooden beam. The contemporary bathroom has a bath with shower over.

Grasmere is 3.5 miles away home to Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum. Waterhead Pier (1 mile) offers lake cruises on Windermere. Rydal Mount is around 2 miles away. Ambleside Roman Fort (Galava) is under half a mile.

Perfect for couples wanting a proper Lake District base. The Old Beams puts you steps from everything Ambleside offers. Book it.