The Lake House (Windermere)

Entire home in Cumbria, United Kingdom

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 4.5 bathrooms
Hosted by David
  1. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Inside Lake District National Park

This home is near the national park.

Self check-in

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The house, dating back to 1837, has been refurbished to a very high standard.
The lake is across the road from the property boundary, so there are lake views from many rooms and from the large gardens and meadow.
We have 4 luxurious double bedrooms, all ensuite, there is a beautiful kitchen and dining room, and an elegant drawing room.
Close to Ambleside (centre of the Lake District), with easy access to other villages, the lakes, and the fells.
On site parking.
As good as it gets!

The space
The house has a large private garden to the front overlooking the lake.
At the back of the property there is a courtyard and access on to the track which leads direct to the woods and fells or a walk to the nearby villages of Waterhead and Ambleside
Unfortunately we do not allow wedding parties.

Guest access
Wansfell Holme is divided into 3 separate houses, each with a private garden.
The whole of the Lake House house is yours alone, with the exception of the laundry room and store upstairs which are locked.

Other things to note
Please park on the private drive outside the kitchen, which is to the left of the house when you get to the top of the main drive.
It is possible to get 3 or 4 cars in this space, but if you need more spaces please let us know and we will try to accommodate you.

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 253 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Our house was one of the first country houses built on the shores of Lake Windermere. We think it occupies THE best site on the lake!
Great views over Lake Windermere to the Langdales, Coniston Old Man, Wetherlam and Loughrigg. We are at the foot of Wansfell Pike and close to the Fairfield Horsehoe, The house is approximately
* 1 mile from Ambleside
* 3 miles from Windermere
* 4 miles to Bowness-on-Windermere
* 5 miles to Grasmere and Rydal

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 23:00
Checkout before 10:00
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm