This two-bedroom holiday home sits right in the centre of Ambleside, Cumbria. You are literally steps from shops, cafes, pubs and the fells. The interior has pale walls, wooden accents and a Smart TV in the open-plan lounge and kitchen-diner. It sleeps four and works brilliantly as a base for exploring the Lake District.

Ambleside is one of the Lake District's most well-connected towns. Waterhead Pier is a short walk away for Lake Windermere cruises. The Coffin Trail and 3-Bedroom Cottage Sleeping 5 with Log Burner in Ambleside Fell are minutes from the front door. The Fairfield Horseshoe starts practically on your doorstep. There's an independent cinema, historic pubs and shops all within walking distance.

The cottage has two bedrooms a restful double and a compact twin sleeping up to four guests. The single bathroom has a shower over the bath. The kitchen-diner includes an oven, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer-dryer.

Stock Ghyll Force waterfall, the Roman fort and Stagshaw Gardens are all within 1.5 miles. Windermere town is 4.5 miles away and Kendal is around 13 miles.

The cottage suits couples and small families who want a well-equipped, central base with everything on their doorstep. Book it for the location alone.