This 3-bedroom cottage is a traditional Lakeland retreat in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, sitting down a private road less than half a mile from the village centre. Light-filled throughout with wall-to-wall glass doors in the lounge, this is a beautifully appointed three-bedroom property that sleeps four guests comfortably.

The Lake District is right on your doorstep. Bowness is a 15-minute walk away and Windermere town is roughly the same distance in the other direction. The lake itself is about 20 minutes on foot. You get a peaceful enclosed garden with a furnished patio and lawn for garden games perfect for evening drinks outside.

The cottage has three bedrooms: one king-size master with an en-suite shower room and WC plus two single bedrooms. The family bathroom has a bath, walk-in shower and WC. There is also a spacious kitchen with a breakfast room, formal dining area and a utility room. Secure bike storage and private parking for two cars are included.

World of Beatrix Potter (0.4 miles, 2 mins), Windermere Jetty lake cruises (0.8 miles, 5 mins), Orrest Head viewpoint (1.5 miles, 8 mins) and Ambleside (8 miles, 20 mins) are all close by.

This rental suits families and groups of friends who want a proper Lake District base. Toys, board games and books are provided. Guests consistently rebook and it's easy to see why.