This secluded and elegantly updated three-bedroom property is a house on the southern fringe of Ambleside in Cumbria. Sleeping up to four guests, it sits in peaceful grounds with fell views from every bedroom. It's a proper Lake District base, quiet but well connected.

Ambleside town centre is just a ten-minute walk away. The northern edge of Windermere is less than half a mile from the door. Grasmere and Rydal Water are both within four miles. Coniston Water is six miles south-west. Walkers and hikers are extremely well placed here.

Inside you get three bedrooms: a king-size room, a double and a single, all with fell views. Two bathrooms serve the house: a ground-floor shower room and an upstairs bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The well-equipped kitchen has an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and fridge. The lounge has a Smart TV and large picture windows with window seats. Garden furniture outside is perfect for alfresco dining.

Nearby highlights include the Ambleside Roman Fort site (under half a mile), Windermere steamship cruises and Wray Castle. Zeffirellis Cinema and The Armitt Museum are both in Ambleside itself.

This rental suits couples, families and walking groups who want a quiet and comfortable base with instant access to the best of the Lake District.