This character cottage rests right next door to William Wordsworth’s former home Rydal Mount in Rydal, hence its name, Daffodils. Due to its central location in the Lake District, Daffodils is an excellent choice for families looking to get the most out of their Lakeland escape, with the added bonus of several walking routes from door. A pretty covered porchway leads into the living/dining room where the attractive cottage windows, beamed ceilings and the woodburning stove provide a cosy atmosphere for evening relaxation. Move into the cream shaker style kitchen, complete with stylish units and Lakeland slate worktops, along with integrated appliances to ensure the simple preparation of home-cooked meals. Stairs from the sitting room lead to the bedrooms, comprising of a double and a twin, decorated in a traditional style with light colours and served by a tiled bathroom. This is a much loved, comfortable holiday home which has been in the same family for years and has many personal touches. A charming front garden provides an idyllic space to sit amongst the mature shrubs while admiring fine views towards Lake Windermere. The garden shares its access and is open plan with the cottage next door although the two are enclosed. Daffodils is nestled at the foot of Nab Scar from where the footpaths lead on to the Fairfield Horseshoe, one of the Lakeland’s most challenging walks, or for easier routes, ramble along the famous ‘coffin road’ trail which starts about fifty yards up the lane from the cottage, offering elevated views above Rydal Water. Ambleside is less than two miles away and offers plenty to satisfy the whole family – from a range of boutique and gift shops for the adults to explore, while the children can enjoy the miniature golf and tennis at the White Platt’s Recreation Area. Brush up on local history with a visit to Wray Castle, a gothic construction that is now owned by the National Trust, before exploring Ambleside’s Roman Fort where you can learn about the Roman army’s conquest to Northern Britain. Whatever you choose to do, Daffodils is a great base to return to, all year round.

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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