Fisher's Retreat

About this property

This delightful terraced cottage is conveniently located in the heart of the Lake District in Windermere, close to the town's park. Set over three floors, this is an ideal base for families and friends who wish to spend time together in this popular location. The cottage has some charming original features and has comfortable furnishings throughout with plenty of space to relax. On the lower ground floor, there is a sitting room, a kitchen, a spacious dining room with original tiled floor, a boot room and a shower room. Go up the stairs to the ground floor where you will find two of the three bedrooms, one has a king-size double and one a double, plus the family bathroom is also on this floor. The third bedroom, a twin, is on the second floor and is accessed via a spiral staircase. Outside, there is a small enclosed courtyard, where a drink can be enjoyed after a day spent out and about and access to Queen's Park is at the end of the road less than 150 yards away with play ground facilities and open grass. There are excellent amenities on the doorstep, with a range of shops and numerous cafes and restaurants. Bowness-on-Windermere, on the shores of Lake Windermere, is just two miles away where you can enjoy the lake either by hiring a rowing boat or cruising on the Windermere Steamer. There are also lots of activities available on the water with kayaking and stand up paddle boarding to name a few. For a quieter day, why not take the ferry and cross over to the pretty villages of Near and Far Sawrey or Hawkshead? Grizedale Forest is also over this side of the lake where you will find endless paths to explore. This lovely cottage makes an ideal base for exploring this wonderful part of the Lake District whether you want to get out on to the fells or simply to take time to admire the beautiful scenery.

Providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, the twin towns of Bowness and Windermere have an enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District. Boat trips are available from vibrant Bowness to Ambleside, as well as to the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Nearby is Grizedale Forest Park which offers good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure playground, whilst for those who aren't keen on 'monkeying around' the National Trust care for a number of properties in the area. There are also a variety of water sports available across the many beaches. Children may enjoy a visit the "World of Beatrix Potter" in Bowness, which brings famous characters to life using animatronic technology. Also within easy reach are destinations such as Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king size-double, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x first floor twin.

Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Lower ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Lower ground floor kitchen.

Lower ground floor dining room with gas fire.

Lower ground floor sitting room.

Gas central heating with gas fire.

Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair.

Roadside parking for 1 car (permit provided).

Enclosed courtyard with furniture.

One well-behaved dog welcome at a additional cost of £12.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 5 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk.

Note: Twin bedroom is accessed via a spiral staircase, not suitable for young children or those with limited mobility.

Please note: This property only accepts a minimum stay of 3 nights.

Please note: This property only accepts any week long booking to commence on a Friday.

Note: WiFi can be intermittent.

Note: Guests will be charged £50 if the parking permit is lost during stay, due to reimbursement costs to owner for future guests