GILLERCOMBE, family friendly, with a garden in Bowness-On-Windermere

This mid-terrace cottage is in the town of Bowness near to Ambleside and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.

Gillercombe is a lovely mid-terrace cottage situated in the town of Bowness just five miles from Ambleside and can sleep eight people in one king-size double with en-suite, one double with en-suite and two twin bedrooms together with family bathroom and seperate cloakroom. Also in the cottage is a kitchen, dining room with electric fire and sitting room with electric fire. Outside is off road parking for two cars and front and rear enclosed patios with furniture. Gillercombe is a convenient base from which to explore this lovely part of the country.

Amenities: Gas central heating with electric fires. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine. 2 x TVs with FreeSat, Bluetooth speaker, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books, games, toys and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available. Off-road parking for one car and free roadside parking to the front. Front and rear enclosed patios with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Lake Windermere and ferry service to Ambleside a 10 minute walk.

Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: Providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, the twin towns of Bowness and Windermere have an enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District. Boat trips are available from vibrant Bowness to Ambleside, as well as to the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Nearby is Grizedale Forest Park which offers good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure playground, whilst for those who aren't keen on 'monkeying around' the National Trust care for a number of properties in the area. There are also a variety of water sports available across the many beaches. Children may enjoy a visit the "World of Beatrix Potter" in Bowness, which brings famous characters to life using animatronic technology. Also within easy reach are destinations such as Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains.