Kirkbank Cottage

ID: S86067

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets 1

About this property

Windermere 1 mile. A homely stone-built detached cottage based on the edge of the town of Windermere in the Lake District. With the comforting living areas and fantastic location, this cottage is ideal for families that want a fun-packed holiday in this incredible area. With Kirkbank Cottage you have the choice of two warming sitting areas, both with big comfortable sofas and stunning feature fireplaces to keep you warm, put your feet up and relax while you're not out exploring the Lake District. The kitchen boasts all of the equipment you could need, with rustic fixtures and fittings adding character to this already charming cottage. The first floor provides three spacious bedrooms, wonderfully decorated with stunning feature fireplaces and plenty of storage for clothes. Kirkbank Cottage is complete with a wooden-clad family bathroom with vintage gold taps and a brass towel rail. To the outside of the cottage there is a surrounding gravel area accompanied with well-kept shrubbery and a sunken patio area with a table and chairs, fantastic to sit and enjoy a morning coffee. Windermere is the perfect place to spend a family holiday, it has beautiful scenery and so much to see and do. Kirkbank Cottage is a short trip from Lake Windermere where you can enjoy a whole host of activities. The neighbouring town of Bowness is also well worth a visit, with Kendal also within easy reach it also offers a lot for everybody. Kirkbank Cottage is an excellent property in a fun-packed location.

The towns of Bowness and Windermere hold appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, providing a range of attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants. Boat trips hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside. The World of Beatrix Potter and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his guidebooks, is a 30 minute walk to enjoy the views over the lake and fells. Brockhole is less than two miles away, and the villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is also watersports on offer for the more energetic along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring the region, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter's Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and Go-Ape! adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms.

1 x king size double, 1 x double, 1 x twin with an en-suite shower, basin (no toilet).

Bathroom with a bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area.

Sitting room with dining area with a woodburning stove.

Second sitting room with an open fire.Ground floor WC and wash basin.

Ground floor storage room suitable for boots, coats, walking gear etc

Central heating, woodburning stove, open fire.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and two cots available on request.

Off road parking.

Lockable storage.

Surrounding gravel, patio with a table, chairs and BBQ.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 15 minute walk.

Nearby points of interest

  • The World of Beatrix Potter
  • Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
  • Hayes Garden World Ambleside
  • Lakes Aquarium
  • Lakeland Motor Museum
  • Lake District National Park
  • Lake Windermere
  • Esthwaite Water

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