A romantic & rustic little hideaway forming part of the historic 'Stepping Stones' residence, once home to William Wordsworth's son & family. You access the cottage up 14 stone steps, through some gardens and into the cosy lounge/ dining room. In a unique setting at the base of Loughrigg Fell and near the celebrated stepping stones across the River Rothay, leading onto tranquil Rydal Water. Beatiful walks beckon you in all directions, whether you head toward Grasmere or just potter around Rydal. Despite the tranquility, the buzz of Ambleside is only a short distance away, with vibrant cafes and bars, great pubs and restaurants and a jazz bar and cinema. A walk around Rydal Water takes in Rydal Mount & Dove Cottage - two historic homes with deep connections to the Wordsworth Family. Nearby Waterhead is on the shores of Lake Windermere and here you can access the Lake Steamers to start your exploring.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.

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