The Old Post House

About this property

"This detached Lakeland cottage was once the post house for the area, now provides contemporary cottage life, in a quiet corner of Lakeside near Newby Bridge. Enter through the rear glazed porch, perfect place for walking clobber, as is the entrance hall, with cloakroom & WC. The beautifully furnished lounge, with thick stone walls, original picture windows and wood-burner is beautifully furnished and overlooks the garden with French door out to the patio. The kitchen / dining room is spacious and light with everything you need. Upstairs to the three cottage bedrooms, each with its own theme and lovely outlook. The house bathroom has power shower over a bath. Outside, the gardens have a wraparound patio area and the garden is not enclosed, so care with children and dogs is needed. A few minutes stroll will bring you into the hamlet of Lakeside which has the excellent Lakeside hotel, restaurant and bar, and also close by is The Swan Hotel and Spa. A few minutes stroll will bring you into the hamlet of Lakeside which has the excellent Lakeside hotel, restaurant and bar, and also close by is The Swan leisure club and bar. Here you can jump on a steam cruise, to head to other popular destinations on the shores of Lake Windermere, such as Bowness & Ambleside. Walks are in abundance here, including the tranquil High Dam. Also within a few minutes’ walk is the Aquarium Of The Lakes and just a few miles away in Far Sawrey, the original home of Miss Potter and then further onto the quaint village of Hawkshead. "

Set on the southern shores of Lake Windermere, the small, sleepy hamlet of Lakeside offers a peaceful getaway location, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s popular attractions, but still within easy reach of them. Whether you decide to discover the area in the car, by foot, bike, boat or steam, there’s plenty to see nearby to keep the whole family content. The ferry dock offers the chance to travel by boat to Waterhead or Bowness, or take a shorter trip to the National Trust’s Fell Foot Park, across the water, which offers pretty grounds set alongside the very tip of the lake, providing plenty of places for picnics, paddling, games and gentle strolls on sunny afternoons. Situated alongside the Lakeside Station is the long-standing Lakeside and Haverwaithe Railway, home to Britain’s oldest standard gauge steam engine, on which you can travel back in time along this well-loved Heritage line, and where little ones will delight in meeting Thomas and his friends. Visit the Lakes Aquarium to uncover the often-secretive world of life below water, where you’ll chance upon hundreds of captivating creatures that feature in the surrounding rivers, lakes and sea. There are wonderful, well-signed walks to be enjoyed in the immediate area, including the 5-mile route to Finsthwaite’s High Dam, which trails from Lakeside through pleasant woodlands and meadows. Lakeside offers an exclusive holiday location with all of the Lake District’s delights at your fingertips.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin.

Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area.

Sitting room.

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair available.

Large lawned garden with patio and furniture.

Off road parking for 2 cars.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Pub 12 min walk.

Shop 2.1 miles.

Newby Bridge 1.7 miles.