Blencathra, Ambleside
Arrival day: Friday | Sleeps: 4
Blencathra, Ambleside offers some of the most luxury holiday accomodation that the Lake District has to offer. Located within 50 acres of private grounds on the shores of Lake Windermere, Blencathra is a 2 bedroom apartment, housed within the magnificant Pullwood Bay residence. Pullwood bay, built in 1891, sits on the edge of Lake Windermere, surrounded by Lake District walking routes and is only two miles from Ambleside village centre.
No expense is spared to ensure this 5 star self-catering accomodation lives up to its sublime surroundings; rich walnut floors, sumptuous furnishings, state-of-the-art sound system and atmospheric mood lighting. A place to relax away from the crowds, but only one mile from the Drunken Duck Inn, one of the Lake District's finest pub restaurants.
Blencathra has achieved the Enjoy England Gold Award 2009/2010 for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service.
Ambleside is a friendly Lakeland town and a popular hotspot for shopping, buying Lake District local produce, as a meeting place for fell-walkers and for sampling Cumbria and the Lake District local ales.
There are numerous restaurants in Ambleside, including several on the shores of Lake Windermere, as well as the famous Zefferelis Pizzeria, Jazz Bar and Cinema.
If a 'Steamer' Lake Windermere cruise takes your fancy, it is only a few minutes walking distance from Ambleside town centre to Waterhead Pier. From here you can tour the various Lakeside villages, including Windermere and Bowness or if you would like to explore further afield, Blencathra offers a central location for driving to Ambleside's surround areas.
Accommodation in detail
This is a first floor property.
Lower Floor
Large staircase leads to first floor of the property and Blencathra's entrance hall with drying cupboard for walking clobber. Living areas with walnut wood flooring throughout, superb lake views, state-of-the-art sound system, atmospheric lighting and chic decor. Bespoke Pogenpohl Kitchen area with contemporary fittings and finishes.
Upper Floor
Upstairs lie the two bedroom suites, both incorporating en-suite bathrooms in stunning marble.
