Lily Tarn Cottage is a traditionally built Lakeland stone cottage sitting in the heart of Ambleside, Cumbria, within the Lake District National Park. It sleeps six and is packed with original character throughout. You can walk straight out the door onto fell paths and lakeshore walks, no car needed.

Ambleside is one of the Lake District's best-connected towns. Shops, galleries, cafes, pubs and Michelin-starred restaurants are all within a short stroll. Loughrigg Fell starts within walking distance. Everything you need is on foot.

The cottage has three bedrooms across two floors. The first floor holds a spacious king-size bedroom with a family bathroom featuring a roll-top bath and walk-in shower. The second floor has a further king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom with two single beds, plus an additional shower room. The lounge has a wood burner and seats six. There's a stylish kitchen with modern appliances and a small paved rear garden with outdoor furniture.

Nearby: Windermere lake (3 miles / 8 mins), Grasmere village (4 miles / 10 mins), Rydal Water (2 miles / 6 mins) and Coniston Water (10 miles / 25 mins).

Lily Tarn Cottage suits walkers, families and couples who want a proper Lake District base with everything on the doorstep. Parking permits are included for nearby car parks and on-street spaces.