BECKFOOT, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ambleside

Amenities: Gas central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freesat, DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Private patio with furniture and built-in barbecue. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Note: There is an approx. 3ft drop from the edge of the patio area onto lower ground, children to be supervised at all times. Travel cot and high chair inc.

Town: Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.