Kilnshaw

The Lakeland fells rise above the quiet street where Kilnshaw sits, minutes on foot from Ambleside's shops and pubs. The house spreads across two floors with four bedrooms—two doubles and two with paired singles—and two bathrooms, making it practical for families or friends sharing. Downstairs, the open-plan living space has an open fire, a kitchen equipped for cooking proper meals, and patio doors onto the garden; upstairs, the bedrooms are distributed for flexible use. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi are included; the garage holds a freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, plus table tennis for wet afternoons.

The enclosed garden with its terrace and seating faces the fells. There is off-road parking for one car and a bike store. The approach involves a steep hill and the garden itself has a sloping bank and steps, so the property works best for those comfortable with slopes and stairs. Ambleside sits at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, where traditional steamers depart from Waterhead Pier to take you down the lake; Grasmere, Keswick and other fell-side towns are close by for exploring. Walking routes start from the property itself, and Stock Ghyll Force is within reach. No smoking is permitted inside.