These award-winning, architect designed eco holiday homes really stand out from the crowd. On the Stepping Stones Estate overlooking the River Rothay, they blend beautifully into the landscape, using locally sourced stone and have a very low carbon footprint. Floor to ceiling bespoke glazing is designed to draw the fantastic setting in; with its ever-changing light and views. The architect's vision was to create a design that could fit into the landscape with its curved shape and gently pitched green roof. Working with an interior designer great attention is paid to every detail, from beautiful shower and bathrooms, bespoke kitchens to luxurious fabrics and furniture.

Enter through the rear entrance and you’ll find a hallway for boots and coats. The hallway separates the two bedrooms; each with a private en-suite, one with a large walk-in shower and the other complete with a free-standing designer bath and shower attachment. The open plan living space sits at the front, with breathtaking views from the floor to ceiling windows. Underfloor heating and a modern log-burner keep you warm and toasty. Summer evenings will call you to the front terrace, with a glass, whilst drinking in the amazing scenery down to the river and spotting the wildlife perhaps as deer or heron come and go.

This is a magical location, at the foot of Loughrigg Fell over the lane to the banks of the River Rothay and nestled in breath-taking landscapes between Ambleside and Rydal Water. From your classy pad you'll enjoy panoramic views throughout your stay. The nearest village is Ambleside, a 20-minute riverside stroll away, one of the Lake District's most popular destinations; a pretty historic village with superb shopping, excellent restaurants and fine local pubs. Just outside Ambleside village centre, Windermere Lake Cruises depart from the pier providing your car-free route to explore Bowness and Lakeside. The other direction and a short walk will take you past serene Rydal Water and into the historic village of Grasmere; a hub for walkers and nature lovers, and also home to Dove Cottage - former home of the famous poet William Wordsworth. There’s so much walking from your door, you'll find acclaimed Lake District country pubs aplenty in the surrounding area including the Badger Bar with its log fires, local ales and home cooked food a mere 7-minute walk away.

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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