The Arthouse
Description
The Arthouse is a truly unique, four-bedroom holiday home resting just a short stroll from picturesque Waterhead, in Ambleside, which sits at the head of beautiful Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
The owner has carefully created a sophisticated and opulent retreat that exudes elegance, yet at the same time provides a warm and welcoming holiday experience from which to explore Ambleside and beyond with friends and family.
Walk into your large and opulent open-plan living space and note the natural light flooding into this magnificent, dual-aspect room.
You are bound to be lured to the expansive glass doors that lead onto your southwest-facing patio with a feature fountain taking centre stage, making it the perfect place to unwind after a busy day of exploring.
Relax on your sumptuous leather sofa and cosy up before your welcoming living flame gas fire, neatly inset and remote controlled, where you can listen to your favourite music or browse the web on your 60” Smart TV.
Discover the kitchen and dining area and admire the chic, white hi-gloss units, granite worktops, high-quality appliances and stunning centre island, all offering plenty of workspaces to prepare a delicious family feast to be enjoyed at the white oak dining table and white leather dining chairs.
You will find a useful utility room off the kitchen with a washing machine and tumble dryer and an additional fridge/freezer for your benefit!
The ground floor is also home to a gleaming shower room, with an impressive rain shower and underfloor heating on this floor making a great way to unwind and refresh after a day of adventure, whilst venturing past the marble-clad wall as you climb the stairs to the first floor you can find the family bathroom offering you a truly indulgent way to end each day with a relaxing soak.
The first floor is also home to four beautifully presented bedrooms, all with Egyptian cotton bedding, high-quality mattresses, cool air fans and their own TVs and DVD players; the master bedroom has a super-king-size bed, set within a double height ceiling featuring an exquisite chandelier, dreamily draped floor to ceiling windows and glass doors lead out to its own patio area, as well as its very own en-suite shower room.
There is a second bedroom with a king-size bed, a third bedroom with a super-king-size bed that can be made as two singles on request and a good-sized single room.
When you can finally tear yourself away from this wondrous base, experience some of the most spectacular and idyllic walks in the Lake District just a stone’s throw away; tour the area by car or by bus, passing by sparkling lakes and driving through dramatic valleys, as you discover the National Park’s towns and villages, each with its own unique character and charm, hosting something for everyone.
Make the short journey to picturesque Waterhead to enjoy a cruise on the beautiful lake, or hire your own boat to explore the lake’s secluded bays on an unforgettable adventure with your loved ones.
Walk into the local town of Ambleside to be met by a bustling centre where you can browse the shops for the perfect gift to take back home, have a meal at one of the excellent restaurants, cafés and pubs, or choose from the latest films on show at the much loved four-screen cinema.
Those seeking a scenic experience will delight to find both the Stagshaw Garden and Holehird Gardens sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere, while those in pursuit of adventure should be sure to try their hand at a new watersport, Bowness being the perfect place to do so!
Surrounded by National Trust beauty, waterside adventure, and all-around family fun, The Arthouse makes an exceptional choice for a stay in Cumbria.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- National Park
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- National Park
- Off Road Parking
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
The house is in a great location, easy access to town and the lake.
Inside, the house is beautiful, well equipped and tastefully furnished. We stayed during a heat wave, the house got very very hot. There were fans provided which were very welcomed however it was uncomfortable sleeping (especially those in the eaves rooms) We all felt the outside area let this property down. The house is so beautifully maintained, yet the out side felt very much neglected. The patio furniture was dusty, dirty and full of cobwebs. The plants were dead or over grown. Outside needs some attention, it could be a lovely space.
This is an exceptional property.
Thanks to the owners for having put so much effort into curating such a delightful well-equipped rental. It was totally clean when we arrived and it was so easy to settle into. On freezing days it was lovely and warm. The living flame gas fire could make it as hot as you wnated!! Sorry we lost a door key on Day 1.... but you had thoughtfully provided a spare. A great Christmas stay...you even had sorted a beautifully decorated large christmas tree.
In general a lovely house… Top Positives - nice layout, lots of pots and utensils for cooking, fire in lounge amazing, great bike storage, location.
Top Negatives - not enough mugs, why have a coffee machine that you can’t buy the pods for locally!, some of the furniture looking a tad tired, garage was very untidy and full of previous guests rubbish! Very hot upstairs and unable to turn heating off Other things to note - outside bin is ‘bag’ only however passers-by put empty coffee cups and dog poo bags in it. Finally - we use LakeLovers a lot and I’ve noticed a lack in welcome packs that used to contain nice goodies… in a competitive market I feel for the sake of £20 then this needs to be reviewed.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1159425
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome