April Cottage

About this property

A quaint white washed stone cottage in a quiet village just south of Windermere and within walking distance of the lake shore.. 8 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Woodburner

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer

Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available on request, at cost. . On road parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £50.. April Cottage is situated in the peaceful South Lakeland hamlet of Staveley-in-Cartmel, just a stone’s throw away from Windermere and the National Trust park and gardens, Fellfoot. A former Besom store, this traditional whitewashed cottage is perfectly positioned to explore the popular Lakeland villages of Ambleside, Grasmere, Coniston and Keswick, as well as the quieter corners and beaches of the South Lakeland Peninsulas and West Lakes including, Grange-over-Sands, Cartmel and Arnside.

Just a short walk from April Cottage is Gummers Howe, one of the Lake District’s top ten picturesque picnic spots, whilst a host of woodland walks and cycle tracks lead directly from the cottage up into the surrounding fells to offer stunning panoramic views. The nearby, quaint market town of Ulverston, teeming with eclectic, independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants and with entertainment for all ages, is only 4 miles away by car. There are also days out at the Lakeside Aquarium, traditional steam train experience at Lakeside and Haverthwaite, and the popular South Lakeland Zoo which are also just a short drive away.

Beatrix Potter fans will find plenty to interest them at her home at Far Sawrey, near Hawkshead and at The World of Beatrix Potter at Bowness-on-Windermere, whilst art and poetry lovers will adore the delightful Dove Cottage at Grasmere, which was home to William Wordsworth, and the beautiful house and gardens of Brantwood at Coniston, which was home to John Ruskin. After a busy day splashing on the water in boats, hiking over the fells or cycling through Grizedale Forest, snuggle up by the fire and enjoy a cup of cocoa at April Cottage, or head out to the lovely pub close by for a sumptuous meal and drinks on the banks of the River Leven. Beach 7 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant within a mile.

Free WiFi

Travel cot only available.

Wifi is available, however, please note, this facility cannot be guaranteed to be available at all times due to the unpredictability of Service Providers.

A baby stairgate has been provided to help guests prevent their dogs from going upstairs. Dogs must sleep in the kitchen or living room.

A security deposit of £50 is required at this property. This will be collected automatically 7 days prior to arrival and refunded (unless a damage claim is received) 7 days after the end of your stay. Please note that your refunded security deposit will take 3-5 days to appear in your account. For your convenience, we’ll take this payment from the last card used to make payment to us. If you would prefer to use a different method of payment, please let us know before the security deposit is due.