Situated in the popular conservation area of Troutbeck this charming cottage is both quirky and modern, the epitome of contemporary chic. There is an excellent pub on the doorstep, along with lovely walks, fabulous views and a handy local shop both within half a mile of the cottage. Ambleside and Windermere are only a short drive from Boxwood Cottage, offering a tempting choice of restaurants, cafés and bars in addition to independent cinemas, a theatre and fabulous shops and boutiques. Beautiful Lake Windermere is equally close, served by regular cruises crossing between Bowness, Lakeside and Ambleside while car ferry takes visitors from Bowness over to Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top and the picturesque village of Hawkshead.

The cottage comes with a private parking space and pretty garden with patio furniture. Entry is into a stunning open living space, beautifully furnished and gloriously welcoming. There are oak floors throughout, lovely log burning stove and superbly comfortable sofa and chairs. A decidedly splendid spot for relaxing with a good book, taking a nap or snuggling down to watch a film on the huge TV. The kitchen and dining area are extremely smart and well-equipped.

Upstairs are the two gorgeous bedrooms with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms. The king size room comes with a contemporary shower room with walk-in shower, basin and wc while the stylish double has use of a modern family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and wc.

The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Many of these buildings date back to the 17th Century with features such as mullioned windows and heavy cylindrical chimneys and the northern end boasts its own 17th century inn. Close by, the bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including the lakeside ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The ‘Windermere Steamboat Museum’ displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Troutbeck is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.

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