GOWANLEA, with open fire in Ambleside

Gowanlea in Ambleside, Cumbria, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

Gowanlea, a four-storey abode consists of lower-ground-floor kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, a dining room, a sitting room with woodburning stove, a lower-ground-floor utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, and a first-floor snug/study with TV. The bedrooms consist of a second-floor super-king-size (zip/link) with en-suite walk-in shower, a king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, and a second-floor twin with en-suite walk-in shower, along with a bathroom and lower-ground-floor cloakroom. Outside, there is a front garden with gravel, patio, furniture, an enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture, and parking permit. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, lake 1 mile. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Gowanlea makes a delightful base for a family retreat to the Lake District. Note: The rear garden is accessed via steps from the lower ground floor.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. 2 x Smart TV, TV, WiFi, a selection of books. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Two parking permits, 1 x permit for on street parking where available near the front door and 1 Rydal Road car park permit . Front garden with gravel, patio, and furniture. Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, lake 1 mile. Note: The rear garden is accessed via steps from the lower ground floor and there are multiple staircases in the property so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility and please supervise toddlers and small children.

Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: 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, including the popular eateries of Misto, Sheila's Cottage, and The Lily Bar. 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.