The Lake District and Cumbria - Ref 301

Given its excellent position at the northern tip of Lake Windermere - England's largest lake - Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes The town itself is famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th Century "Bridge House" - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District Grasmere and the Langdale Valley are just a short drive away and there is plenty to do here With cruises, boat trips and water-sports on Lake Windermere itself as well as numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village, visitors will be spoiled for choice At Waterhead lakeside there is a short stretch of beach for sunbathing, or paddling, whilst in the opposite direction, along a short woodland walk, is the beautiful waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force Situated in the popular village of Ambleside and in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this property is an attractive first floor flat, built in traditional Lakeland slate This three bedroom property - able to sleep six people – offers basic, yet practical accommodation in the heart of this beautiful region and can provide a cot and high chair as necessary Providing a welcoming sitting room with gas fire, a modern, well-equipped fitted kitchen and a bathroom with bath and electric shower, this spacious first floor apartment provides an idyllically placed base for exploring all that picturesque Cumbria has on offer This practical property is well served by local amenities in the village of Ambleside itself as well as in the nearby towns surrounding Lake Windermere .