Hazelnut Cottage, Ambleside, Sleeps 4

The characterful Hazelnut Cottage, parts of which date back to the 17th century, was once the village toffee shop and is fondly remembered as such by many locals within the community. Literally a stone’s throw from bustling Ambleside and a level, half a mile walk to the shores of Windermere, the setting is ideal for those who prefer to immerse themselves in very heart of village life. Enjoy the varied walking and cycling that the area is so well renowned for right from the door step. The space Hazelnut Cottage displays a host of unique features and is surprisingly spacious although being an old cottage, you will need to ‘bend or bump’ in places. Comfortably furnished and prettily decorated, step inside from the road level down into the hallway through to the beamed sitting room with quiet reading area and leather sofas to sink into whilst relaxing in front of the gas fired log effect stove. The cottage has an OLED SMART TV, DVD plus Bluetooth music system. Along the hallway and up a step lies the social dining kitchen, well fitted with all the facilities you’d expect to be able to fully self cater. A useful separate laundry and downstairs shower room sit off here along with access to the outside. On the first floor sit two good bedrooms, one double and a large twin, both proudly displaying original, exposed beams and presented in a traditional, cottage style. The house bathroom is fully tiled and has a powerful shower over a P-shaped bath, basin, WC and heated towel rail. Outside, a neat courtyard garden with furniture provides glimpses of the nearby fell range and although there is no private parking, one permit is available for use on several car parks throughout the South Lakes – this can prove quite a saving on your holiday. Other things to note Friday and Monday changeover Parking permit for the nearby car park for one car park No pets