Enjoying a serene location in a peaceful hamlet midway between Hawkshead and Ambleside, this romantic country cottage provides snug and relaxing accommodation for couples seeking a tranquil rural hideaway. Perfectly positioned at the heart of the Lake District, the sympathetically updated stone-built retreat features wooden beams, handmade shutters and vaulted ceilings, making a lovely backdrop for a country holiday. With ample space for two guests, this light-filled, tastefully decorated and elegantly furnished bolthole is ideal for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers exploring the area’s dramatic lakes, magnificent fells and picturesque landscapes.
Entering this cheery annexe-style hideaway, the welcoming open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is a cheery space with soft, tasteful decor and floor-to-ceiling windows. The relaxing lounge has plush seating and a TV, sitting alongside a central breakfast bar and a beautifully arranged, fully equipped kitchen area to the rear. From the lounge, the locally made handcrafted staircase leads up into the first-floor bedroom with a cosy king-size bed, a high vaulted and beamed ceiling and a refreshing en-suite shower room. Outside, a private patio makes a lovely spot for a BBQ or a quiet drink on a sunny afternoon. Private parking is available for one car, and there’s also storage space for bikes.
The secluded hamlet of Outgate is home to a friendly inn and lies just a mile north of the picturesque hamlet of Hawkshead which sits close to the northern shore Esthwaite Water. Also nearby is the vibrant lakeside town of Ambleside (4 miles), with attractions including The Bridge House, the Armitt Museum, Stock Ghyll Force and Ambleside Roman Fort. To the east, Wray Castle (2.5 miles) sits along the banks of Windermere, with a steamer available to take you along the length of the lake. Other local landmarks include Latterbarrow, Claife Heights and Tarn Hows, all within 6 miles.