Shepherd's Cottage in Ambleside
This single-storey barn conversion is situated on a working livestock farm, just under a mile from the picturesque village of Hawkshead and six miles from Ambleside. With spectacular views over the fields to the pretty Esthwaite Water, this wonderful cottage is a firm favourite for couples or families at any time of the year.
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Features
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Max. Occupancy: 4
- WiFi
- Hot tub
- Cots
- Parking
- Garden
Description
Enter this welcoming cottage and you will find a real gem as you discover the light and airy open plan living area, which has feature beams and a delightful sitting area with soft and cosy leather sofas, alongside a modern kitchen. Set all on the ground floor, it is just a short stroll at bedtime to reach the two bedrooms and the luxurious shower room, where you will find many extra touches such as cosy robes, slippers and toiletries, which have been generously supplied by the owner to ensure that your stay is nothing less than perfect. Outside, at the rear of the cottage, is a lovely patio area with your very own private hot tub, perfect for chilling out after a hard day's walking, whilst at the front is another patio which boasts fantastic views down to Esthwaite Water; an ideal spot to sit back and enjoy the peaceful and tranquil landscape. Esthwaite Water has been known to be frequented by osprey that have no doubt been attracted by the pike and trout in the lake, as are fishermen who can fish on the lake by arrangement with the owner. Just a ten minute stroll will take you into the charming village of Hawkshead with its colourful mix of quaint, cobbled yards, whitewashed cottages and interesting shops and cafes to explore. The Grizedale Forest is on the doorstep and the Visitor Centre with the tree top adventure course is just 10 minutes' drive away. With beautiful paths right from the door leading you through Hawkshead towards Tarn Hows and the delightful Drunken Duck pub, this perfect cottage will be delightful at any time of year.
The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cars are banned from the village, leaving visitors free to wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century houses.
7-Day Forecast
Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Ambleside is detailed below.
| Mon 25th | Light rain | 9°C 5°C | 27mph | 3.1mm | 993mb | |
| Tue 26th | Light rain | 7°C 3°C | 13mph | 0.5mm | 1,012mb | |
| Wed 27th | Sky is clear | 5°C 1°C | 6mph | 0.0mm | 1,017mb | |
| Thu 28th | Scattered clouds | 5°C 1°C | 5mph | 0.0mm | 1,028mb | |
| Fri 29th | Overcast clouds | 6°C 2°C | 8mph | 0.0mm | 1,025mb | |
| Sat 30th | Overcast clouds | 6°C 4°C | 6mph | 0.0mm | 1,023mb | |
| Sun 1st | Overcast clouds | 5°C 2°C | 4mph | 0.0mm | 1,019mb |