The Old Post House, Lakeside
Arrival day: Saturday | Sleeps: 6
This detached Lakeland cottage was once the post house for the area, now providing contemporary cottage life oozing enchanting charm and found on the fringe of Lakeside surrounded by picturesque countryside in a peaceful setting designed for Westmorland relaxation.
Step foot inside this gorgeous cottage to be charmed by the sheer beauty and attention to detail; large original picture windows cascading Lakeland light; thick stone walls with a warming woodburning stove blend effortlessly with 21st century living. This cottage is designed as a place to relax and spend precious time together and truly appreciate the countryside. A few minutes stroll will bring you into the hamlet of Lakeside with excellent hotel, restaurant and bar and also close by is The Swan leisure club and bar with restaurant providing a tempting escape. Regularly departing steamers take you to other popular destinations on the shores of Lake Windermere. Walks are in abundance from your doorstep including breathtaking 'High Dam' the undiscovered 'Tarn Hows', only a few minutes away. Also within a few minutes walk is the Aquarium Of The Lakes and in Far Sawrey, the original home of Miss Potter. If searching for Lakeland luxury in a perfect setting for a holiday at any time of the year, you need to look no more as The Old Post House fits the bill.
The accommodation comprises: Park inside your private garden and shaled driveway and enter the property via a rear glazed porch, a perfect place for walking clobber and the like; entrance hall with cloakroom housing a ground floor WC / wash basin. The lounge is beautifully furnished and overlooks the garden with French door out to the patio; this is a bright and spacious room yet perfect for cosy nights in by the fire. The kitchen / dining room is also spacious and light with everything you need. Upstairs to the three cottage bedrooms, each with its own design and theme and lovely outlook. The house bathroom is designed for long soaks after a hard day on the fells. Outside the 1/4 acre gardens have a wrap around patio area and the garden leads up into woodland glade, great fun for the little or big children.
