This 3-bedroom cottage is a carefully renovated two-storey traditional stone-built property at the entrance to Pullwood Bay Estate in Pull Woods near Ambleside, Cumbria. It sits within a small cluster of eye-catching cottages and sleeps six across three bedrooms. The estate covers over 51 acres of private landscaped gardens and mature woodland with direct lake access to Lake Windermere via a private jetty by arrangement.

This is the southern Lake District at its best. Walk to the lakeshore, launch a canoe or kayak on Windermere or explore the woodland trails on the estate. Hawkshead and Ambleside are both 3.5 miles away with shops, eateries and galleries. A pub is nearby too.

The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms an upstairs king-size, an upstairs twin with delightful views and a downstairs double. There are two bathrooms including one with a slipper bath and double shower. The kitchen-diner has an induction hob, dishwasher and coffee machine. The living room has a wood burner and opens onto a south-facing patio.

Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is within five miles. Wray Castle, Tarn Hows and The World of Beatrix Potter are all under 10 miles away.

This getaway works brilliantly for families or groups of friends. Private jetty access for canoeing and kayaking by arrangement sets it apart. Book it.