Electric central heating with electric flame-effect stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freesat, DVD player, iPod dock/DAB radio/CD player, and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for one car and additional visitor parking. Balcony with table and chairs. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Note: There is an on-site seasonal clubhouse (March – mid November) a Scandinavian style pool complex houses a sauna, small swimming pool and jacuzzi, table tennis table, recreation area and telephone.
This attractive first-floor apartment is set in a picturesque woodland setting just above Skelwith Bridge within the Neaum Crag estate. Enjoying a central location with the Lake District National Park, Fir Howe offers easy access to Ambleside, Coniston and Grasmere, making this a superb choice for couples looking to get the most out of their Lakeland escape. After a day of walking the local peaks and fells, enter this romantic dwelling into the open-plan living space, finding a spot on the plush sofas, with a TV with Freesat to entertain and an electric flame-effect stove adding a subtle warmth to the room. Make yourself at home in the well-equipped kitchen, enhanced with slate worktops and an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and a dishwasher among the appliances, with a lovely oak dining table for two; you can delight in the company of each other whilst tucking into a delicious home-cooked meal. When you begin to feel yourself tire, head to the inviting bedroom with a spacious king-size bed to wrap yourself under, with the addition of a gleaming en-suite bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower cubicle. The bedroom also provides access onto the balcony where a view of the Langdale fells and the immediate woodland setting can be enjoyed; grab a drink and use this a calming spot to reflect on the day. Just a short walk down the hill will bring you to ‘Chesters by the River’, a delightful tearoom and gift shop where you can dine alfresco and sample a selection of treats, from wood-fired pizza and classic cakes, to salads and soups. The hustle and bustle of Ambleside and Bowness-on-Windermere can be reached in a short car journey, offering a lovely selection of local shops and eateries, along with all kinds of exhibits and attractions with the iconic Roman Fort and World of Beatrix Potter to explore. Stroll along the water’s edge onboard one of the fabulous Windermere steamers, offering passengers a relaxing cruise across England’s largest lake. Other attractions close to Fir Howe include Stock Ghyll Force, a staggering waterfall that falls from 70 feet, as well as Rydal Hall and Rydal Mount, where Wordsworth lived and created many of his famous works. Delight in the many wonders around Fir Howe will your loved one in Cumbria.
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