This 3-bedroom lodge is a three-storey heritage property in Ambleside, Cumbria, dating back to the 1700s. Sitting directly on the River Rothay, just 0.5 miles from Ambleside town centre, it offers direct river access from the door perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding. One of the flagstones even bears an inscription recording that Bonnie Prince Charlie rested here.

Ambleside sits at the heart of the Lake District. Walk to Stock Ghyll Force waterfall straight from town, follow the historic Coffin Route to Grasmere or head to Brockhole on Windermere just a mile away. The shared riverside garden with lawn and seating is a great spot to watch local wildlife on the Rothay.

The lodge sleeps 6 across three bedrooms: one king-size with en-suite shower room and two twin rooms sharing a family bathroom with deep bath and separate shower. Exposed beams and stone-flagged floors feature throughout all three levels, with a wood burner warming the lounge and snug.

Rydal Cave (2 miles), Tarn Hows (4 miles), Grizedale Forest cycling trails (12 miles) and Haverthwaite Steam Railway (14 miles) are all within easy reach.

This rental suits families, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who want a genuinely historic base in the Lake District. With river access, a pool table, wood burners and parking for three cars, it delivers on every front.