Resting in the quiet conservation area of Ambleside, within short walking distance of the village amenities, is this superb self-catering home, Chapel Hill Cottage. Beautifully presented throughout with a mix of traditional character and contemporary amenities, this a charming base for two couples or a family looking to be located in the heart of this magnificent Lake District National Park. Discover the well-equipped country-style kitchen for all your culinary essentials, complete with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a solid oak dining table where all can come together and discuss the day’s events over a delicious home-cooked meal. Wander a few steps up into the snug sitting room where you will be drawn towards the alluring woodburning stove, complemented by two leather sofas and a Smart TV for a variety on-demand entertainment. Sliding doors lead to the patio area where you can enjoy your morning coffee before embarking on an adventure-filled day up Loughrigg Fell or Wansfell Pike. Upstairs plays host to three lovely bedrooms, each of which containing attractive bed linen and ample storage for your personal belongings. The master suite includes a generous super king-size bed with sleek en-suite shower room, while there is also a king-size and a cosy single room which are served by a family bathroom with bath and shower over. The town of Ambleside is ideal for central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is also plenty to keep you busy within the surrounding area, with Ambleside boasting a fine selection of independent shops and clothing retailers, excellent eateries and bars, plus a range of scenic walks throughout the woods and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. Grizedale Forest and the 17th century Bridge House are well worth a look. In addition to the attractions in Ambleside, you are only a stone’s throw away from other renowned Lake District attractions, such as the iconic Lake Windermere cruise, the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness and the romantic rowboats on Grasmere Lake. Chapel Hill Cottage makes a perfect escape at any time of year.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.

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