Take a spell of Thyme Out in tranquil Troutbeck! One of the finest settings in the Lake District surrounds this stunning Lakeland cottage, slate-built and with the most glorious garden to take advantage of those incredible and uninterrupted fell views. A paradise of peace in a magical place!

Impeccably presented, Thyme Out is a designer treat, perfectly put together for our Lakelovers and themed with a restful décor that complements the green and peaceful landscape in Troutbeck. The epitome of a chic, modern country cottage, the authentic old-world charm of this rural retreat has been lovingly preserved while ensuring that contemporary quality has been implemented to exacting standards.

Outside, the garden is a true delight, leaning lazily against the slopes of this beautiful valley, planted with gorgeous shrubs, and benefitting from a lovely level grassed area and superb sun-trap patio. From here, the views across the valley to the rugged hilltops are simply breath-taking, and many happy hours can be spent out here just taking it all in.

If you want to eat out or spend a lazy afternoon in a fabulous beer garden, the Mortal Man Inn is pleasingly close by, and the Queen's Head is too, another fantastic authentic Lakeland pub serving tasty fare.

Below you in the valley, Troutbeck Tongue is a small fell that makes for great walking, with panoramic views of the higher summits from its top, and you can also choose to walk over the hillsides to Ambleside or over the rough Garburn Pass to remote Kentmere. There are a host of lower level walks, and with Bowness and Ambleside in easy striking distance, there is always something new to discover. Don't miss a leisurely day on the Lake Windermere Steamers!

Troutbeck is a real rural community, seemingly surviving from a bygone era, and Thyme Out is a terrific space in which to slow down and stop the clocks for a while!

The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Many of these buildings date back to the 17th Century with features such as mullioned windows and heavy cylindrical chimneys and the northern end boasts its own 17th century inn. Close by, the bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including the lakeside ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The ‘Windermere Steamboat Museum’ displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Troutbeck is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.

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