Baystones is a stylish first-floor apartment in a quiet corner of Ambleside, Cumbria. Part of a smart development, it sits just 0.5 miles from the village centre and has its own private entrance. No hot tub here, but what it lacks in that department it more than makes up for with an outstanding location right on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

Ambleside is one of the Lake District's best-known bases. Wansfell Pike is just 1 mile away. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is 1.5 miles on foot through woodland. Lake Windermere is less than a mile. Walking routes start practically from the front door.

The apartment sleeps 4 across two bedrooms. The master has a king-size bed. The second bedroom has twin beds that convert to a super-king on request. One contemporary tiled bathroom serves both rooms with a bath and overhead shower.

Nearby: Windermere lake cruises (1.5 miles, 5 mins), Rydal Mount (3 miles, 8 mins), Grasmere village (4 miles, 10 mins) and Coniston Water (9 miles, 20 mins).

Baystones suits walkers, couples and small families. Bright open-plan living, high ceilings and onsite parking make it an easy, comfortable base for the Lakes.