Holiday cottage to rent in Ambleside, Cumbria

Accommodation details

This sweet little residence is in a beautiful, wooded spot between the towns of Ambleside and Langdale (both 5 miles), within the Lake District National Park. It's a ground-floor apartment with one double bedroom, making it a wonderful retreat for a solo traveller or couple. You'll find a pub and a shop within 1 mile, along with easy access to local beauty spots, including Skelwith Force (2 miles).

Step inside this welcoming apartment, which is decorated in a contemporary style with splashes of colour and sleek metal accents. The open-plan living space includes a lounge, kitchen and dining area, with French doors leading outside to the patio. When it's time to retire for the night, head to the stylish and cosy double bedroom, which has pretty, printed curtains and a warm colour scheme; there's a second set of French doors also opening directly onto a sheltered space on the patio.

Outside, you can sit at the bistro table with a cuppa and a book. Between chapters, be sure to enjoy the views of a tranquil pond set against a backdrop of ancient trees – you may even spot the odd red squirrel leaping about. When it's time to venture outside, adventure awaits in your stunning Lake District surroundings, with excellent hiking, climbing and cycling opportunities on tap.

You can easily drive to popular spots like Stock Ghyll Force, Rydal Cave and the iconic Langdale Pikes, all within 6 miles. Explore the former home of poet William Wordsworth in Grasmere (8 miles) and lap up the grandeur of England's largest lake at Windermere (9 miles), where you can take walks and boat rides in this stunning setting.