The Wood Cottage - Charming 19th century Lakeland cottage
Cottage with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden
A lovely, well-equipped and comfortable cottage at the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park.
Situated just fifteen minutes’ walk away from England’s largest lake, Lake Windermere, the house is ideally located for exploring the area and is full of character and charm.
This pretty semi detached property was originally the coachman’s cottage within a modest country estate built in the 19th century. It combines the charm of traditional features with the comfort of modern conveniences. Its large 'baronial' style dining room with ancient table and large stone fireplace is a particularly popular feature.
The location is quiet and rural, but also a short drive from the shops and services of Windermere town.
The property is looked after with singular care and attention by its owner Mrs Joan Carus, who personally looks after the house and welcomes visitors. It is run as a ‘home from home’ with all kinds of facilities and extra provisions that make your stay as comfortable as possible.
The garden is large and pretty, with a stream running through it that children absolutely love. The garden attracts local wildlife including badgers, heron and wild ducks.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Windermere, North
Seating for 10. Beautiful old oak table flanked by two long benches and dining chairs at either end. Light up a log fire in the large stone fireplace and dine like a king!
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Also a DVD player. There are cinemas at nearby Bowness and Ambleside.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Natural shallow stream running through garden is ideal for children to paddle in. Small lawn plus traditional slate paved terrace. Garden attracts wildlife including ducks, heron, badgers and deer.
Suitability:
Children Welcome.
Local activities in and around Windermere, North
Hill walking and rock climbing are some of the most popular pursuits in the local area. England's highest mountains, Scafell Pike (978m) and Helvellyn (947m), are a short drive away, and the beautiful Langdale Fells are also in easy reach. Whatever your stamina there are hundreds of walks to choose from. Just driving on the country lanes and steep fell roads is a pleasurable experience.
There is a horse-riding centre at Limefitt campsite in Troutbeck, which offers hacks in the surrounding fells. Mountain bikes can be easily hired in Ambleside or Windermere.
There are also boats to hire at Ambleside and Bowness so you can row or motor across the lake, and wide range of water sports are catered for in the vicinity. During the summer the smaller lakes get quite warm and are good for swimming during a hot spell.
The area’s literary connections are well known. Wordsworth’s home, Dove Cottage, is situated at nearby Grasmere and is open to the public. Coleridge also lived nearby. Beatrix Potter’s house, Hill Top Farm, the site of many of the fantastic childrens’ book illustrations, is also a short drive away in Troutbeck. There are also numerous ruined castles and stately homes to visit in Lakeland.
There is a wide choice for eating and drinking locally, from delicious fish & chip takeaway and Chinese / Indian restaurants in Windermere town, to the Miller Howe, a restaurant of international reputation, less than ten minutes walk away. Cumbria has a growing reputation for the quality of its food and drink, and gourmets will also be interested to know of the Michelin starred restaurants Holbeck Ghyll in Windermere and the Sharrow Bay in Ullswater. All over the Lake District are traditional pubs and inns to discover and sample the homecooked food and locally brewed beers.
Bowness has a wide array of gift shops to buy all your Lakeland souvenirs, including sheepskins and woollens, and the shops in Ambleside are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Owner joined site on:
21 April 2005
Property listed since:
22 April 2005
Holiday Cottage in england - North - Cumbria - Windermere
