48 Oak Street

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
48 Oak Street is an end-terrace cottage close to the village of Windermere and just five miles from Ambleside. Set over four floors, the cottage sleeps eight people and has two king-size double bedrooms and two twins, along with a family bathroom and a separate shower room, together with two cloakrooms. Also in the cottage are a fitted kitchen with arch to a dining room and two sitting rooms. Outside is roadside parking for one car and additional parking in nearby car park, along with an enclosed yard with furniture. Situated in the heart of the Lake District, 48 Oak Street is a lovely family cottage from which to explore this beautiful part of the country.

Accomodation Details
Over four floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x second floor king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x second floor twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Second floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. First floor basin and WC. Lower ground floor basin and WC. Lower ground floor kitchen with arch leading to dining room. Lower ground floor utility. Sitting room (seats 6). Second sitting room (seats 8).

Area
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.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Gas central heating and one oil heater. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs (one with Sky Sports, one with BT TV and BT Sport and one with FreeSat), DVD, Bluetooth enabled speaker, WiFi, selection of games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Roadside parking for 1 car with visitors' permit, additional parking for 1 car in local car park, 4 mins walk away. Free parking also available on nearby streets. Enclosed yard with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome (on ground and lower ground floors only). Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1 min walk, pub 3 mins walk. Note: The neighbouring property has access once a week to the yard only for emptying their bins.