LEXINGTON HOUSE, Family Friendly In Bowness-On-Windermere, Bowness-On-Windermere

Lake District. Sleeps up to 6

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi. Private parking for 4 cars. Patio with outdoor dining furniture and fire pit. One dog by arrangement, please call 015394 88855. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub are just a few minutes away

Town: The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

Located in Windermere, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Hill Top are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake District National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing, hiking/biking trails, and cycling.