Allt Maen

The Lake District National Park puts fell walking and water sports within arm's reach of this corner of Westmorland and Furness. Allt Maen occupies the first floor of an 18th-century converted barn, with its name taken from the Celtic for Old Man of Coniston—the mountain visible from the windows. Coniston Water lies two miles away; Windermere eight. For something different, Grizedale Forest's tracks suit mountain bikers, and stately homes dot the surrounding countryside. The Red Lion Inn is a short walk, and shops are three miles off.

The single bedroom holds a double bed, and the bathroom has a bath with shower over it. Downstairs, the living room contains a woodburner (logs available to purchase), Freeview TV and DVD player, while the kitchen/dining room is equipped for cooking and eating together. Night storage heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi come as standard. A cot and high chair are available. You have private parking for two cars and share a courtyard garden with seating. One dog is welcome to stay. The property is on the first floor, accessed by steep spiral stairs.