This fantastic holiday let, situated a half mile’s walk from the head of Lake Windermere, is perfect for you and your guests - including up to four dogs! Sleeping 16 across seven bedrooms, this house is ideal for family or friends’ reunions. Enjoy sociable dinners catching up with your loved ones in the huge dining room, or spend evenings curled up on the sofas in front of the wood burner in the lounge, chatting away until it’s time for bed.
The property, which was built in the 1770s and has been both an artist’s studio and a youth hostel in its time, is spacious and welcoming. The kitchen retains some of its useful commercial features, including deep sinks. On the first floor, four peaceful bedrooms have original feature fireplaces and large picture windows with fell views; the final three bedrooms are on the second floor and the dorm-style room with five single beds is the perfect den for kids. Outside, there is a small lawn area with a bench to the side of the house which is a tranquil spot for a morning coffee before you head off into the hills.
Step out of the front door onto a range of walking trails to suit all abilities; the popular Fairfield Horseshoe starts under a mile from the house, and there are plenty of child-friendly loops around Ambleside itself. Grizedale Forest (8 miles) is also brilliant for kids, with over 40 sculptures for them to find, and stunning views from Lake Windermere to Coniston Water. Make sure you visit Aira Force (18 miles), the most famous Lake District waterfall, and sample some mint cake in the pretty town of Kendal.