Apple Tree Cottage is a beautifully updated traditional cottage sitting on the eastern fringe of Ambleside in the Lake District. The south-facing garden with outdoor furniture is perfect for evening drinks with fell views. It's a 10-minute walk to Ambleside's shops and restaurants.

Windermere's northern shore is half a mile away on foot. From there you can take steamship cruises to Wray Castle, Bowness and Lakeside. Grasmere and Rydal Water are both within 3.5 miles. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and Ambleside Roman Fort are right on your doorstep.

The cottage sleeps 4 across two bedrooms, a king-size en-suite and a twin en-suite. Both have their own shower room with WC. The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area is spacious and well laid out. The stone inglenook wood burner makes it genuinely cosy on cooler nights. The shaker-style kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, induction hob and coffee maker.

Brockhole on Windermere is 6 miles away (15 mins). Rydal Cave is within 6 miles (14 mins). Tarn Hows is 6 miles (18 mins). Coniston Water is 8 miles to the south-west (20 mins).

Apple Tree Cottage suits walkers, couples and families of four. One dog is welcome. Private parking for one car is included. Book it for the wood burner, the fell views and the unbeatable Ambleside location.