This elegant garden apartment, surrounded by spectacular mountainous scenery, sleeps four guests, making it perfect for a couples’ retreat or small family getaway. The beautiful property is just 1.5 miles from the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, where you’ll find calm waterside walks, secluded shingle beaches and a state-of-the-art distillery and bistro.
The ground-floor apartment has elegance and style in abundance. Enter via the conservatory – a fabulous spot to curl up with a book overlooking the garden – and into the spacious lounge/diner. This gorgeous area really makes the most of the period features, with striking exposed beams adorning the ceiling. In the corner, a wood burner crackles, and soft lighting creates a peaceful ambience; pour yourself a glass of wine and sink into the plush sofas or relax in the window seat. At the end of the day, retreat to one of the two gorgeous bedrooms, one of which is accessed via three steps down. Outside, explore the extensive shared grounds, comprising lawns, terraces, an unfenced pond and a small stream.
The property sits in the shadow of Skiddaw, one of England’s highest mountains. If you’re feeling adventurous, pull on your walking boots and climb the 931 metres to the summit. The views from the top are some of the best in all the north-western lakes and on a clear day, you can see the Isle of Man and the hills of Galloway. Beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake is one of the area’s quieter bodies of water and also one of the shallowest, making it perfect for wild swimming. Pack a picnic and find your own little beach – which you’ll likely have all to yourself – and spend an unforgettable day splashing in and out of the water and soaking up the serenity of this spectacular beauty spot.