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. The cottage is ideal for families, perhaps travelling with a grandparent, or for two couples.
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 with en-suite, with the twin and single, served by the family bathroom.There is a private walled patio at the rear of the property with table and chairs for dining alfresco, a small private patio at the front and large communal lawns for family games and sitting out.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the immediate area with several walks from the property, including those via the bridle path next to the site leading towards Troutbeck for walks on Wansfell, and to Kirkstone, Ambleside, Holehird Gardens and Orrest Head, to mention just a few. There are bus stops at the end of the lane serving destinations including Windermere, Kendal, and Bowness to the south and Ambleside, Grasmere, and Keswick to the north.
The cottage benefits from being just a stroll walk to Brockhole on Windermere, the Lake District Visitor Centre where the amazing 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 orienteering and the boat pier for Lake Windermere. Nearby the bustling hubs of Ambeslide and Windermere are worth visiting, offering several 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 or for walkers. A short stroll to the lake via Brockhole.
For bookings arriving before October 2022 and only having a party of 2, a £100 discount can be applied. Please call the reservations to book.
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. Nestled 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.