Storrs Lodge

About this property

A beautiful detached property resting in Storrs near Bowness-on-Windermere, Storrs Lodge is an amazing base for a family or a group of friends looking to explore the countryside of Cumbria. Park off-road in the ample parking space and make yourself at home in this delightful property. This charming property houses a delightful entrance hall with tasteful décor and boot space. From here, discover a homely sitting room with a feature fireplace housing a gas fire and a Smart TV, ideal for movie marathons. The kitchen is contemporary and houses ample amenities to cater to your culinary needs. Teaming with character, with tasteful ornaments and quirky decor, including a large ornamental mirror, enjoy a hearty meal with a glass of your favourite beverage in the wonderful dining room. Choose between four beautifully presented bedrooms, each with a TV and tasteful décor in keeping with the traditional feel of the property, including a king-size with en-suite, a second en-suite king-size with a balcony, a third king-size and a twin, serviced by a shower room. Shrouded in mature shrubs and pops of colour from flowers, a delightful path leads to the rear garden where there is furniture for guests to enjoy morning coffee on with the sound of birdsong. There is also a front patio with furniture, ideal for alfresco dining. Storrs is a lovely rural hamlet resting on the edges of lake Windermere. From here guests can try out watersports, wild swimming and walk around the lake. For local pubs, independent shops selling local produce and tasty eateries, head over to Bowness-on-Windermere, and from here guests can also hie boats and visit The World of Beatrix Potter. For more amenities and attractions, head over to the delightful Windermere and Ambleside, or head out into the local countryside where there are many more amazing lakes, including Coniston Water and Ullswater. There is also a multitude of scenic walks, ideal for hiking, bird watching and mountain biking, for example at Claife Heights, the Cathedral Cave, Three Shires Stone and Scafell Pike. Indulge in the fantastic countryside of Cumbria with a stay at the charming Storrs Lodge.

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, cinema, 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 three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is 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.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms with TVs: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with balcony and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen.

Dining room with electric fire.

Sitting room with gas fire

Gas heating.

Electric range oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.

Smart TV, 4 x TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

Off-road parking for 6 cars.

Front non-enclosed patio with furniture, rear non-enclosed garden with mature shrubs, lawn and furniture.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles, lake 0.9 miles.

Note: This property does not allow EV charging.