Dating back to the 18th century, Wendin Cottage is a charming, mid-terrace cottage tucked away down a quiet road, just 300 yards from the amenities of Ambleside. This white-washed property was formerly a tied cottage in the grounds of Busk House, it now provides an inviting bolthole for a couple seeking a holiday to the Lake District. Entering the neat sitting room, you’ll get a sense of the cottage feel with low ceilings, oak flooring and an alluring woodburning stove. Here you can rest yourself after a day on Lake Windermere with a wool sofa to relax on and a Smart TV for your entertainment. Head on through to the fully fitted kitchen to find a tidy selection of appliances to whip up a hearty breakfast or those well-deserved evening feasts. As the evening draws to a close, retire to the bedroom which benefits from soft furnishings and a king-size bed, or treat yourself to a dip in the spa bath. The delights of this home continue outside where you will find an enclosed patio which is ideal for popping open the gin and enjoying an evening drink amidst your loved one. Perhaps the sound of a three-course meal at one of the highly recommended restaurants in the village will tempt you? Look forward to browsing a vast choice of independent shops, outdoor galleries and a lovely park, or take the short drive to Bowness-on-Windermere where you’ll find the Lakes Aquarium in Lakeside, or alternatively you can disembark on the Windermere cruiser and enjoy a circular journey whilst taking in the picturesque mountain views. For those couples eager to get their outdoor fix, climb the mountain peak of Claife Heights or discover the woodland trails of Grizedale Forest. While in the Lake District, be sure to visit the fascinating market town of Kendal, home to quaint shops and historical wonders in its museum, art gallery and the medieval fortification that is Kendal Castle! In reach of the Yorkshire Dales, Penrith and plenty more, there’s always something to keep you busy at Wendin Cottage.

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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