Enjoy a luxurious group stay when you choose this outstanding renovated property on The Heaning Estate. Explore 5 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, dotted with meadows and picnic spots, for something a bit special on your retreat.
A stay at this magnificent holiday home, 1.5 miles from Windermere, offers guests the perfect balance of tranquillity and easy access to the very best of the Lake District National Park. At the heart of it all is Lake Windermere (2 miles), where you can board a cruise, hire a kayak, or simply stroll along the shoreline. Head to Bowness-on-Windermere (2.5 miles) for lakeside cafes, independent shops and relaxed dining with a view. Walkers are spoilt for choice. Orrest Head (2 miles) provides one of the most accessible viewpoints in the area, with panoramic vistas that are especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset. For something more challenging, venture 5 miles to tackle Wansfell Pike, rewarding you with vistas across the central fells. Explore Ambleside (6 miles), known for its charming streets and tempting eateries, or take a longer scenic drive to Grasmere (10 miles) for literary heritage and classic Lakeland landscapes.
This property is set at the front of the estate affording superb views across the immaculately manicured grounds to the fells beyond. Spread over three floors, this well-planned layout lends itself perfectly to a larger gathering of close family and friends looking to spend precious quality time together. A welcoming entrance porch leads into an inner hallway and cosy snug, setting the tone for this substantial and beautifully appointed home. The spacious living room provides ample comfortable seating, a Smart TV and an electric fireplace, with French doors opening to the outside. For more formal gatherings, the elegant dining room seats up to 14 guests and also benefits from an electric fireplace and French doors, creating a wonderful spot for celebratory meals and special occasions. The well-equipped kitchen is fitted with everything you need for a self-catering stay, centred around a generous island for sociable cooking. French doors lead directly to the rear courtyard. A cloakroom completes the ground floor. On the first floor, four individually styled and named bedrooms await: Autumn – a king-size room with an en-suite shower room; Woodland Pine – a king-size room with an en-suite bathroom; Gorse & Grey – a super-king room with a seating area, balcony and an en-suite bathroom; Litchen – a super-king room with an en-suite shower room. The second floor hosts three further characterful bedrooms: Stags & Snow – a twin room with an en-suite shower room; Geese & Grey – a super-king suite with a front-facing balcony and an en-suite bathroom featuring a roll-top bath, separate shower and twin basins; Heather – a super-king zip-and-link room with an en-suite shower room.
Outside, a sweeping driveway with parking for seven cars leads to impressive wrap-around gardens. Various terraces and seating areas allow you to follow the sun throughout the day while taking in far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape. The estate comprises five one-bedroomed barn cottages and five three-bedroomed homes, which can be booked individually, together, or in any combination to suit your requirements.