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School Cottage

Troutbeck Bridge near Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1179248)

Lakelovers rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite WC and basin, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Gas central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV, Wi-Fi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen inc. in rent
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Enclosed front patio
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 1 mile, pub 100 yards

The property

School Cottage is a charming and comfortable two-bedroom Lakeland stone-built cottage set in an elevated position in Troutbeck Bridge with lovely westerly views towards Coniston Old Man and the Langdale Pikes.

It is one of four attractive cottages that were formed from the late Victorian school, chapel and headmaster’s house at Troutbeck Bridge.

Go through your front door, take the few steps up into the hallway, hang up your outdoor clothes and go into your tastefully decorated sitting room with dining area.

You are certain to like the two distinctive floor-to-ceiling, west-facing windows and the French doors, which help to make this room so bright and cheerful.

Sit and relax on the comfortable suite with your favourite drink and take in the original stone 'school room' fireplace and the welcoming log burning stove.

Go and find your modern fitted kitchen, prepare a bite to eat and enjoy it on your pretty patio garden while you plan your next day’s adventures.

Walk upstairs to your pretty bedrooms with beamed ceilings and attractive rooflines.

The front double room has a deeply set feature window with spectacular views and an en-suite WC and basin.

The rear bedroom is a comfortable, cosy twin.

The family bathroom has a bath with a separate walk-in corner shower.

School Cottage is situated in a peaceful setting, just a short stroll to a well-stocked shop and a pub and perfectly placed between Windermere and Ambleside and with great bus connections to the wider Lake District.

Walk one mile or take a one-stop bus ride to Brockhole, the National Park’s Visitor Centre, here, you will find access to the lake shore or why not try the exciting tree top adventure and zip wire, enjoy a drink on the terrace or take a cruise across beautiful Lake Windermere or to Ambleside.

Walk from your doorstep to connect with one of the many stunning walking trails available in this gorgeous part of the world, be sure to follow the many paths up Troutbeck and Orrest Head.

You are also perfectly placed to discover Rydal, Grasmere and beyond, traditional Lakeland villages and gorgeous scenery await you and your family at School Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

TROUTBECK BRIDGE

Windermere 2 miles; Ambleside 4 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas