The Carriage House

Walking in, you enter a single open-plan room on the ground floor where living, dining and kitchen areas flow together. A freeview TV, DVD and CD player sit in the living zone; the kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, fridge and dishwasher for self-catering. A shower room with cubicle and toilet completes this level. Stairs lead up to a galleried first-floor bedroom with a double bed (4ft 6in). Oil central heating keeps things warm, and wi-fi, electricity, bed linen and towels are all included.

The Carriage House stands within the Wreay Mansions development near Pooley Bridge. A patio with garden furniture and LED lighting looks out over Ullswater and the surrounding fells. There is a shared lawned garden and private parking for one car. A pub sits within a mile; shops are two miles away in Pooley Bridge itself. The property suits two adults seeking a quiet retreat with outdoor space and views. Note that there are steep interior stairs, five steps in the garden, and a small pond on the grounds; the house is not suitable for babies or very young children. No smoking.