Located at the foot of Wansfell in an elevated position is this spacious, detached property, Hillandale. Enjoying panoramic views over Ambleside and towards Loughrigg, Hillandale is a superb escape for families and friends looking for a relaxing getaway to one of the UK’s most desirable National Parks. After climbing a flight of stairs to the front door, you enter this Ambleside cottage into the hallway with space to leave coats and boots after a day of rambling the fells. Discover the spacious L-shaped lounge/dining room with sweeping views of Ambleside, furnished with wooden flooring, three sofas, a TV with Freeview and an electric flame effect fire for those cold winter months. All can gather at the dining table for enjoy some family games whilst the chef of the group prepares a hearty feast in the galley style kitchen, appointed with cream gloss units and a range of appliances, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and a washer/dryer. Moving through the cottage you will find three bedrooms, two doubles and a twin, each reflecting the style of the cottage with a thoughtful choice of décor. Take a refreshing drink outside to the garden and sit amongst the shrubs and rockery or head to the balcony and enjoy views of the village and distant fells to tempt your exploration. Ambleside village is approximately half a mile downhill from the cottage and offers plenty of shops, pubs, traditional inns, restaurants and a wealth of activities such as tennis, mini golf, bowls and even an independent cinema showcasing all the latest movies. Being in the heart of the Lake District, you have the towns and villages of Grasmere, with its gingerbread shop, Bowness, home to the fascinating World of Beatrix Potter and Windermere, where you can enjoy boat trips, shops and many eateries to choose from. Walking and cycling come in abundance, with wonderful climbs up Loughrigg Fell and the Old Man of Coniston, rewarded with spell bounding views, or you many prefer mountain biking and treetop climbing at Grizedale Forest. Return to Hillandale for a relaxing evening with your loved ones.

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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