This 3-bedroom apartment is a ground-floor lakeside retreat on the Pullwood Bay estate in Pull Woods near Ambleside, Cumbria. Set within 51 acres of woodland and gardens, this property sits right at the water's edge with spectacular views across Windermere and the surrounding fell ranges. It's rural but Ambleside is just 2 miles away.

The Lake District surrounds you here. Walk directly from the estate on several marked routes through woodland. Launch a kayak, canoe or paddleboard from the private jetty. Wild swim in Windermere. Hawkshead village is close by for pubs and food.

This rental sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms. The super-king has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. The king-size has an en-suite shower room. The twin bedroom uses a Jack and Jill shower room. Every room is individually styled with contemporary design. The open-plan lounge kitchen diner seats 6 and has a designer kitchen with a Delonghi coffee machine.

Nearby: Wordsworth's Grasmere home (6.5 miles), Scafell Pike (8.5 miles), The Old Man of Coniston (8.5 miles) and Brockhole ferry crossing (4.5 miles).

This apartment suits walkers, water sports fans and families wanting direct Windermere access from a high-quality base. The private jetty and fell views make this stand out.