The Lookout sits on the top floor of a converted nineteenth century Vicarage in Ambleside. This two-bedroom apartment offers spectacular views to the Fairfield Horseshoe from every window. Set in ten acres of wooded grounds, the property is a 10-minute walk from Ambleside town centre via a stone bridge through Rothay Park.

The hillside location provides a peaceful retreat. You can walk directly from the door up Loughrigg Fell. Garden benches dot the grounds and a shared hard surface tennis court is available. Grasmere is 4.4 miles away and Windermere 4.7 miles.

The apartment sleeps four across two en-suite bedrooms. The king size bedroom has a bathroom with bath, basin and WC. The twin bedroom features a shower room with shower, basin and WC. There's also a separate cloakroom. The bright sitting room includes a dining area and gas fire. The kitchen has quality cream units, granite worktops, electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and washer-dryer.

Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is a short drive away. Lake Windermere (4.7 miles, 12 minutes) offers boat cruises and watersports. Visit Bridge House National Trust Information Centre in Ambleside town. Rydal Mount, Wordsworth's home, is 2.5 miles north (7 minutes).

The Lookout works brilliantly for couples wanting a romantic base or families of four. Access involves four flights of stairs but those views reward the climb.