Windermere Suite

ID: S282960

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

Windermere Suite is a luxurious, contemporary second-floor apartment set in acres of delightful hillside surroundings, with spectacular views to Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. The apart-ment is part of the former Vicarage, a magnificent nineteenth century Grade II listed building. It is a lovely ten-minute stroll over a pretty stone bridge, through tranquil Rothay Park to the centre of the Lakeland town of Ambleside. Drive though the security gates up the winding drive to your parking area, get out and pause for a moment, to take in this tranquil and invigorating setting, before heading up the steps to the main building. Go inside, climb the sweeping, grand staircase to the second floor and walk through the entrance hall to find your luxuriously furnished and spacious split-level sitting room. You will be im-mediately drawn to the south facing turret windows, where you can look out to the glistening lake and the breath-takingly beautiful countryside. You are sure to be delighted by the stunning views from all the properties windows.Relax on the sumptuous furniture and read a book, listen to music or browse the web on the Smart TV, or sit with your favourite drink and plan the next day’s activities. Ambleside, which is set at the heart of the National Park, is a great place for touring the area’s lakes, villages and hamlets. Fancy leaving the car and striking out on foot? No problem, you are staying in the perfect spot. Climb up to nearby Todd Cragg and experience the majestic view of the river winding its way to the lake and the stunning scenery beyond. Set off on one of the many other wonderful trails and walks that start from your doorstep.

Sit on a garden bench to relax and admire the trees, shrubs and wildlife, or if you feel energised play tennis on the shared hard tennis court. At the end of your busy day, unwind in your gorgeous bedrooms. You will find one king size with a luxury en-suite and a twin room with en-suite shower room. There is an additional cloakroom with WC and basin in the hallway.

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.

Accommodation

Split-level apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king size with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC.

Bathroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, Payphone, DAB Radio, CD Player, Bose Bluetooth Speakers, Smart TV with Netfix and Blu Ray DVD Player, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot .

Private parking for one car.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Please note: this is a second floor apartment with no lift access.

Nearby points of interest

  • Hayes Garden World Ambleside
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
  • Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
  • The World of Beatrix Potter
  • Lakes Aquarium
  • Lake District National Park
  • Lake Windermere
  • Esthwaite Water
  • Lodore Falls
  • Church of St Olaf

Reviews (30)

  • Linda

    However, the ongoing issue with the drains in the en-suite to the twin room which has been mentioned by many guests going back to 2018 is a very real issue. There are even instructions in the owners manual to tip large amounts of water into the toilet to reduce the odious smells. Some days it was completely over-powering through the whole apartment in spite of following instructions. The shower in the main en-suite had intermittent power to the pump and therefore did not work properly as the water stopped and started continuously - the agent suggested this had been remedied following the same comment by a guest earlier in 2024. It has not. The TV in the sitting room switched itself off for no apparent reason - so frustrating. Only 2 loo rolls were present in 3 bathrooms in an apartment for 4 - penny-pinching. If this apartment is to maintain its "luxury" listing and price tag, all of these basic amenities need to be sorted out. How disappointing in such a beautifully appointed apartment in an amazing location. And a bottle of wine?? No sign of that either, but at least we were not the only guests to have been left off the list to receive one.

  • Lynn

    My Daughter stayed here in January & was given a welcome bottle of wine, we had nothing, a bottle of milk & a packet of biscuits would have gone along way

  • Tim

    .most places leave fresh milk and teabags for a brew on arrival!

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