Ridge House, within Windermere

Summary:

Ridge House near Bowness-on-Windermere sleeps 12 people in six bedrooms. The property is 6000ft2.



The Space:

Ridge House consists of a kitchen with fridge, freezer, and two dishwashers, dining room, sitting room with Smart TV woodburning stove, sitting room with Smart TV, utility with two washing machines, two tumble dryers, fridge, and freezer, games room with pool table, cinema, and gym. Three-storey. Six bedrooms. 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony, double en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail, Freestanding bathub and WC. 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, Juliet balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail, freestanding bathtub and WC. 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC. 1 x second-floor super-king-size with Smart TV, balcony, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC. 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC.Outside, Boathouse with spa bath, changing room, shower, and bathroom with freestanding bath, spa bath, basin, and WC, and heated outdoor shower. an enclosed rear garden with terrace, patio, barbecue, furniture, and fire pit. Outdoor William Holland 4 seater spa bath. Outdoor kitchen bar. Private jetty and moorings, direct access to lake. Paddle boards and kayaks available. Outdoor kitchen bar, and private driveway for six cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels are all inc. in rent. Escape to Ridge House. Note: All super-king-size beds are zip/linked. Note: This property can only accept bookings that start either on a Monday or on a Friday. Please note: this property has many steps and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues, and children must be supervised.



The Neighborhood:

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, cinema, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and the Old Laundry Theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and 'Go-Ape' adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.