The Courtyard is a characterful one-bedroom cottage for two in Clappersgate, just 1 mile from Ambleside in the Lake District. Sitting on the lower slopes of Loughrigg Fell, this elevated position gives direct fell access from a footpath right outside. It's a true walker's base with shared wooded grounds and a courtyard garden at the front.

Clappersgate sits between Ambleside and Skelwith Bridge both 1.5 miles away. Ambleside has independent shops, cafes, pubs, an indoor climbing wall and a cinema. Lake Windermere is 1.5 miles away for lake cruises, kayaking and wild swimming. The River Brathay is just 100 metres from the door.

The Courtyard sleeps two across multi-level accommodation. The ground floor has a cosy kitchen/diner with a wood burner-effect fire, a lounge with an L-shaped sofa and Smart TV, a king-size bedroom and a shower room. A mezzanine seating area upstairs adds a quiet reading spot. The conservatory entrance stores boots and gear.

Nearby: Ambleside (1 mile, 5 mins), Lake Windermere at Waterhead (1.5 miles, 5 mins), Skelwith Bridge (1.5 miles, 5 mins) and Grasmere (3.5 miles, 10 mins).

One dog is welcome. The Courtyard suits couples and walkers who want fell access on the doorstep with Ambleside minutes away.