The Wilfrid - Luxurious Home In The Langdale Valley, Ambleside

Lake District. Sleeps up to 8

Wending your way along the Lakeland stone walled lanes of picturesque Elterwater, the holiday begins before you even arrive at The Wilfrid.

Set beneath the breathtaking backdrop of the Langdale Valley and its surrounding peaks, sense the stress melt away before you even step through the door of The Wilfrid, in the idyllic village of Chapel Stile. Chocolate box cottage charm combined with a luxurious contemporary boutique hotel finish.

In its exposed beams and log-burning stoves, The Wilfrid embodies the beauty and tranquillity of the Lake District, whilst in its ambient, spa-style ensuites and interior-design led stylings, this luxury holiday home offers the most decadent of creature comforts.

A warm welcome:

Arriving via the front entrance porch, head directly through into the stylish and spacious family breakfasting kitchen.

Designed with sociability in mind, deposit your food shopping for the week in the handy walk-in pantry before pulling up a perch on one of the Phillipe Starck bar stools gathered around the spacious central island.

Reach down to retrieve a chilled bottle from the wine fridge and raise a glass to happy holidays in sublime surroundings; from the window, gaze out on stunning views straight down the valley.

A natural hub, chat around the island with a drink as dinner is prepared on the electric Aga, in stylish aubergine. Dekton and French oak worktops provide plentiful preparation space, with all the essential appliances you would anticipate alongside a Smeg coffee machine and instant boiling hot water tap for your morning cuppa. Supremely spacious, different zones offer a new outlook; hang out in front of the fire, snuggled up in the plush wingback chairs, or seek solitude with a favourite book in the interior designer commissioned chair nestled within a nook.

Tucked off the kitchen is a boot room for kicking off your muddy boots and hanging wet coats as well as a separate WC and wash basin for your convenience.

Laid back living:

Spend quality time relaxing, playing games or simply leafing through a magazine in the sumptuously sized, south-facing sitting room where the original wood flooring captures the country vibe.

Stretch out beneath the original beams of the high ceiling, before the crackling warmth of the log-burning stove. Two large sofas are accompanied by a duo of cushioned window seats, framing views out over the Langdale Valley through the bountiful frames above.

Rest a while in the Fisk Arran armchair, commissioned in Scotland and made from local sheepskin, indicative of the luxury finishes of this Lakeland retreat. Admire the ornate iron light fittings throughout, custom made by a local craftsman.

Catch up on your emails at the desk, tucked away in the office nook under the stairs. The Wilfrid is served by excellent WiFi – with Google mesh WIFi boosters throughout promoting high speed connectivity.

Leaf through a magazine, plucked from the oversized Bluestone coffee table, dine beneath the spider lighting of the eight-seater dining table, or watch a movie on the Samsung television, framed to appear like artwork when in sleep mode; luxury finishes can be seen throughout this stunning home in the custom made throw cushions, window seats and upholstery made using Designers Guild and Osbourne and Little fabrics.

Take the stairs up from the sitting room, where glazed double doors within a box bay window frame unrivalled views over the Langdales, enticing you out to the patio and gardens beyond.

Five Star Slumber:

When slumber calls, soak up the splendour of luxury hotel living at The Wilfrid, where each of the four boutique bedrooms is served by its own spa-quality ensuite replete with underfloor heating and mood lighting.

Follow the hallway along, passing the arched mirrors which reflect the illumination before arriving at the first of three double bedrooms on this level.

Dressed in mellow woodland tones, Lewis & Wood wallpaper coats a feature wall, evocative of the rural surroundings of The Wilfrid. Pause on the window seat and soak up views down over the valley. A spacious bedroom, note the built-in wardrobe, bedside tables and dressing table with stylish stool.

Refresh and revive in the ensuite, where a walk-in shower is dressed in muted green handmade tiling for a fresh feel. Warm your towels on the heated rail and your toes on the heated floor for the ultimate in pampering. Perfect your look in the large mirror, whilst the wash basin is inset within black granite.

Next door, Beatrix Potter-esque vibes see the feature wall embellished in soft grey hares, whilst zip-link beds provide the option of twin or super-king-sized sleeping accommodation. Views of the valley beckon once more from the deep window, dressed in plush designer fabric cushioning.

Seek sanctuary in the boutique ensuite bathroom, where a Jacuzzi tub promises to soothe your aches and set you up for slumber. Blue tiling coats the feature wall behind the bath, above which a rainfall shower head is inset. Adjust the mood lighting to an ambient setting and let your cares float away. Inset in the black granite worktops is a wash basin with wall mounted tap and large window looking down the valley.

Spacious, stylish and utterly serene, slink into the master suite, where feature Cole and Son wallpaper harmonises with painted beams overhead for the perfect blend of contemporary country chic. A trio of wide windows capture the breathtaking scenery beyond; what a way to start the day, from the comfort of your stylish, black four-poster bed…

With so much space in which to stretch out in, perfect your look at the dressing table with interior designer commissioned geometric pattern armchair, or gaze out over the beauty of the Langdale Valley from the comfort of the Soho House Home armchairs, inspired by the eponymous London private members club.

Stash away your clothes in the range of built-in storage within your own private dressing room, and pour yourself a glass of champagne from the wine cooler at the built in bar or a morning coffee in a local Herdy mug from the Nespresso machine and dress for the mood.

Refresh and revive in the ensuite, where colourful hand painted tiling coats the feature wall of the shower, containing rainfall Grohe showerhead, with separate hand-held attachment. Step out onto the warmth of underfloor heating and pluck a warm towel from the heated ladder rail. Twin wash basins inset within black granite means no waiting to brush your teeth before bed.

Entertaining haven:

Panoramic views greet you in the entertainment room, a modern Skandi-style sitting room ideal for allowing grownups and youngsters to have their own separate spaces; essential for any happy holiday.

Striking a contemporary pose to one side, a bar area is showcased by mood lighting, replete with light oak and grey cabinetry within which are concealed a wine fridge and dishwasher, local Herdy mugs and a selection of wine glasses. Also hidden away within the sleek cabinetry is a Miele washing machine and separate tumble dryer; handy when returning from a walk in the mercurial Lake District weather. Snuggle up on the sumptuous L shaped sofa by the warmth from the stylishly cylindrical Dan Skan wood-burning stove in addition to the underfloor heating from beneath the Lakeland slate underfoot.

Play board games at the black round dining table in the corner, set before bifold doors overlooking the dramatic fells. In summertime, flow out to the garden through the bifolds and onto the dining patio and BBQ area. Light serenades this entertaining space through remote-controlled Velux windows above and through the bifolding doors to create a bright and inviting ambience.

Refresh and revive:
Secretly sequestered away at the top of the entertainment room, accessed via its own staircase is the fourth bedroom, where large Velux windows capture the beauty of the Langdale fells. Wardrobes and a chest of drawers provide plenty of storage, whilst interior designer custom-made armchairs in soothing jade green offer a spot in which to pause and take in the garden views.

Naturally this bedroom also has its own stylish ensuite, tiled in soothing green, with Grohe rainfall shower and hand-held attachment, WC, wash basin, heated towel rail and underfloor heating.

Spectacular scenery:

With the allure of the Langdale Pikes ever present, you needn’t go far to soak up their splendour. Step outside and survey their majesty from one of the three garden areas to the rear, directly in front and on the opposite side of the road to The Wilfrid.

Hedged borders provide privacy to the rear, with colourful flowerbeds painting the perfect backdrop to your summertime alfresco fun. Take a seat beneath the covered pergola at the top of the garden, with heaters and ambient lighting that provides panoramic views over the valley. What better way to see out another perfect day in paradise serenaded by the contented bleating of sheep?

Pause on the mid-level patio and enjoy the views from the sumptuous outdoor lounge furniture, or indulge in barbecues and alfresco dining on the lower patio, nestled outside the bifolding doors to the entertainment room where a Weber barbecue serves up sausages in style. Watch the peaceful pastimes of the sheep from the private front garden over the road, or join the children as they splash about in the shallow beck that runs along the side of the house providing a soothing soundtrack of running water and happy laughter.

Located in Ambleside, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Ambleside Pier and Brantwood are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake District National Park and Faeryland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ambleside Climbing Wall or Keswick Climbing Wall.