Merewood Stables

Rating
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mrs Myatt
July 2020

“Given the issues with Covid and the difficulties of the present situation, the housekeeper did an extremely good job of getting the cottage ready for us.”

Well done and thank you for a lovely week.

Well done and thank you for a lovely week.
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The property

Resting directly between Windermere and Ambleside on the private Merewood Lodge site in Ecclerigg is this fantastic stone-built cottage, Merewood Stables.

Perfect for a family retreat, explore this wonderful area of the Lake District amidst your loved ones, before returning for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Set in a reverse level layout, you enter the cottage onto the first floor entrance hall where you can leave your boots and coats before ambling on inside.

The bright and airy open-plan living area is where you will spend most of your time, whether it be lounging on the sumptuous leather settees or taking advantage of the well-equipped kitchen to rustle up some tasty grub.

Head downstairs to find three tastefully presented bedrooms, including a king-size double, twin and single, served by a refreshing family bathroom.

During the warmer months there is a possibility of dining alfresco style with a set of table and chairs, or enjoy family games from the large lawned area.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the immediate area with a number of walks from the property, including those via the bridle path next to the side leading towards Troutbeck for walks on Wansfell, and to Kirkstone, Ambleside, Holehire Gardens and Orrest Head, to mention just a few.

The cottage benefits from being just a few minutes’ walk to Brockhole on Windermere, the Lake District Visitor Centre.

Here the facilities include, a day time café, gardens, exhibitions, watersports, pony rides, gift shop, Treetop Trek zip wire and Treetop Nets, archery, boat hire, bike hire, mini golf, adventure playground and trails and orienteering.

Nearby the bustling hubs of Ambeslide and Windermere are worth visiting, offering a number of attractions and amenities from toffee shops to the wonderful World of Beatrix Potter.

A superb base for families wanting to make the most of the Lake District.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan sitting, kitchen and dining area with entrance hall and private patio outside
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso machine (some capsules provided) Lavazzo milk frother and Lavazzo coffee machine (capsules available locally), fridge and freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher and well equipped kitchen
Bedding and towels inc in rent
Lounge TV and DVD player and Hi-Fi with Bluetooth connectivity and CD, DAB FM and internet radio with over 20,000 stations
Each bedroom has TV and DVD and FM and DAB alarm clock radio with Bluetooth
WiFi, selection of books, maps, games and DVDs
Highchair and travel cot are stored in the cupboard in the single bedroom (please bring your own bedding)
Dedicated parking space and additional off road parking in "visitor" spaces
Enclosed private rear patio with furniture, and garden to the front with bench
Bicycle rack on rear patio for five bicycles (please provide your own locks)
Shared communal grounds
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub at Troutbeck Bridge 1 mile, daytime café at Brockhole and five local hotels a short walk away
Numerous restaurants in the area; details and recommendations in the house

About the location

ECCLERIGG

Windermere 2.3 miles; Ambleside 2.7 miles.

The small hamlet of Ecclerigg lies between the famous towns of Windermere and Ambleside, within the Lake District National Park. Nestling peacefully off the A591 between the fells to Wansfell Pike and the shores of Lake Windermere accessible at the renowned Brockhole Visitors Centre, Ecclerigg is made up of a scattering of Lakeland cottages. This rural hamlet has some of the area's best known hotels serving fine food within walking distance. The bustling towns of Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside are close by, providing a range of amenities including shops, pubs and cafes. Lake Windermere boasts a range of lakeside activities, including trips to the famous aquarium and the renowned Grizedale Forest Park. Destinations such as Langdale, Beatrix Potter's Hill Top House at Sawrey, Grasmere, Coniston Water, mountain biking at the Go Ape adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, including England's highest mountain Scafell Pike, are all within easy reach. Ecclerigg near Windermere is an ideal location for exploring all that the region has to offer.

Merewood Stables

Ecclerigg, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1016387)

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