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Stunning, unique tower with 2 bedrooms and incredible views

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Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Nr. Hawkshead, Cumbria
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore. .This cottage is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Coniston Water and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hill Top Farm.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bowness Pier - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning, unique tower with 2 bedrooms and incredible views

Within walking distance of Far Sawrey, home to Beatrix Potter's Hill Top and good pubs, perched above the valley and providing views across to Lake Windermere and the fells on both shores, stands the large country house, Sawrey Knotts. Built in 1861 and once home to a Captain Dand, it is now a collection of beautifully converted apartments, each with its own character and charm.

Sitting high above Sawrey Knotts, looking down on all around is Tower Cottage. It looks like a castle but in truth is an old Victorian folly, complete with castellation. From up here, you feel like master of all you purvey, gazing over the panorama below - the local woods and hills, Windermere and the fells east and west of the lake. What a glorious spot for relaxing and enjoying life, hopefully while basking in sunshine!

Tower Cottage is a cottage with a difference. You'll find it hard to beat the views from its veranda or to match its central location, ideal for exploring the countryside around, making it great for couples, friends and families.

Ground floor
Entrance into the kitchen/diner; wooden beams and slate floor complement a fully equipped kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine & tumble dryer. A large bay window with bench allows you to take in the views from inside if the weather is inclement. There is also a shower room with W.C just off the kitchen, great if you've returned home a little muddy.

The cosy living room has a large slate fireplace complete with stove and comfortable sofas to enjoy the fire, the view or both. There's a TV too if you ever bore of the aforementioned view.

First floor
A wooden staircase leads up to two bedrooms, both providing Lakeland views and en suite bathrooms.

Bedroom 1 - double bed, lake views, en-suite bathroom with shower & W.C.
Bedroom 2 - king size bed (or twin 2'6" single beds), lake views, en-suite W.C & wash basin.

Outside
Extensive timber veranda with garden furniture overlooking the Sawrey Knotts Estate and surrounding area.

Facilities included
Oil fired central heating, all electricity, bed linen & towels.

Parking
Parking for 2 cars at foot of steps.

Property Notes
25 steps from the parking bay to cottage therefore cottage may not be suitable for very young children or guests with mobility issues.

Nearby
Public Transport 300 yards
Pub 500 yards
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private furnished balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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