Outside

Glorious views and tranquil seclusion

Houses with a large flat garden are a real rarity in Ambleside, so we encourage you to make the most of this one. West facing and secluded, if the sun is shining this is a simply divine spot to settle into a deck-chair and soak up the surroundings. If you have young children, you will appreciate the garden toys: tractors, scooters, bats and balls etc. they can go roly poly down the small slope onto the lawn or explore our field.

Opposite the house is a handy footpath that heads directly (but steeply) into the town centre. Two minutes and you're there amongst all the shops, cafes, restaurants and hostelries. And yet just up the hill is Dalefield, sitting in splendid detachment from all the bustle and cars of Ambleside. We think this is the best of both worlds.

      

"Wansfell! This Household has a favoured lot, Living with liberty on thee to gaze… " Wordsworth.

Rising steeply behind Dalefield, Wansfell's rocky summit can be seen through the windows at the back of the house, and a footpath starting right behind the house leads directly to the main path up this much loved fell. This route take you alongside Stockghyll Woods where you will find the Stockghyll falls, which can be quite dramatic after heavy rain.

"Thanks for a great place to stay and base ourselves from. We love Ambleside and have really enjoyed the walks out of the town. Your garden is fantastic ... sit outside and enjoy the views." Purcell family, London. July 2010