Idle Mill 2 is a glass and stone penthouse apartment in the heart of Ambleside. This converted mill building sits right beside the river and you enter via a glass bridge. The apartment has full-length windows and a viewing balcony with outstanding views of the surrounding countryside.

Ambleside sits at the northern tip of Lake Windermere. You can walk to Waterhead Pier for lake cruises. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is nearby. The town has shops, restaurants, cafes and tea rooms all within walking distance. Lots of walks start from your doorstep including Loughrigg Tarn and Skelwith Bridge to Elterwater.

The apartment sleeps four across two bedrooms. Bedroom 1 has a super king bed with en-suite. Bedroom 2 also has a super king zip-link bed that converts to twins on request, plus en-suite. The open-plan living space has oak floors, comfortable sofas and a modern wood burning stove. The kitchen includes a gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher and Lavazza coffee machine.

Bridge House (0.2 miles, 2 minutes) is one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District. Stock Ghyll Force (0.5 miles, 3 minutes) offers a spectacular waterfall walk. Grasmere village (4.4 miles, 12 minutes) has Wordsworth connections and famous gingerbread. Windermere town (4.7 miles, 15 minutes) provides access to lake activities and boat trips.

Idle Mill 2 suits walkers and couples wanting a central base. You get a parking permit for one car. The apartment is spotlessly clean with high-specification fixtures. Many guests return year after year.