The Lake District and Cumbria - Ref 756

Situated in the eastern valley of the Lake District National Park is the thriving Lakeland village of Staveley Providing superb access to the rest of the region, the village also boasts an excellent range of amenities including a variety of shops, three pubs, a craft shop and a Railway Station The village's famous bike shop offers cycle hire, whilst the whole area provides great walking opportunities and interesting trails The bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are close by and have long proved popular with visitors to the region These larger settlements provide a range of amenities to suit all tastes and budgets, whilst at Lake Windermere visitors can enjoy boat trips including a ride on the ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park Displaying a fascinating collection of boats and ideal for maritime enthusiasts is the 'Windermere Steamboat Museum' whilst slightly further afield, children can enjoy the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness This 17th Century Lakeland hill farm is situated in a wonderful position overlooking the beautiful Kentmere Valley Located midway between the county town of Kendal and Lake Windermere itself, the property provides fantastic two bedroom accommodation over three floors – ideal for a small family or a group of friends Sympathetically decorated to provide modern convenience but still complimenting the cottage’s original features, the sitting room, fitted kitchen and bedrooms all offer spectacular views across the surrounding countryside Situated in a quiet spot, visitors are still within easy reach of the area's amenities and activities .