Treat a big group to a five-star retreat in a former schoolhouse. Located in the Lake District, this property would be the perfect place for two families and their dogs to get away from everything and go on adventures. You’ll be close to the village of Watermillock and surrounded by mountains, lakes and wildlife.
Start in the main social area, a large kitchen/lounge/diner with glass patio doors to one side. These offer plenty of natural light, and as the evening draws in, use the wood burner for a lovely cosy touch. The room flows into a dining area, and at the end of the room, there’s a kitchen with an AGA. If you’d like some quiet – or perhaps music – there’s a sitting room with reclining seats and a piano. The ground floor is completed by a laundry room. Head upstairs for the bedrooms and bathrooms, plus a spacious landing featuring table football. There are two king-size bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room. Then you’ll see two twin rooms, comfortable and ideal for children. Finally, there’s a shower room with a WC and a family bathroom with a roll-top bath. The garden is enclosed by a wooden fence and a stone wall, and has a lawn, lily pond and trees. If you’re lucky, you might see red squirrels scampering around. On sunny days, light up the BBQ and dine on the outdoor furniture.
The closest village to your holiday home is Watermillock, which is on the bank of Ullswater and only 1 mile away. Other than that, you’ll be in a pretty remote location with lots of mountains around. Visit Helvellyn, 7.5 miles away, which has three different routes to try, or go to Scafell Pike (24 miles).