A stylish Lake District retreat, this duplex apartment sits at the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom hideaway is in a superb setting for shops, galleries, pubs and eateries, and is just 500 metres from the shores of spectacular Windermere. Hire a rowing boat or a self-drive motor boat to head out onto the lake under your own steam. Board an official cruise instead and travel the length of Windermere, savouring the scenery from the water. Catch a heritage steam train along the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and journey to the southern tip of the lake. The National Trust's Fell Foot, 7 miles from the apartment, is at this end of Windermere too and is a perfect spot for picnicking and walking. Visit the bustling hubs of Kendal, 9.5 miles away, and Keswick, 22.5 miles away, during your stay. Ullswater is 14.5 miles from your base. Climb the eight external steps to let yourselves into the Cumbrian retreat. Enter to find the welcoming accommodation is arranged across the ground and lower-ground floors of a townhouse. Step into the modern kitchen, which has chic work surfaces and pretty cabinets, to find it offers all the equipment you'll need for preparing lovely meals on a self-catered break. Rustle up home-cooked meals in here, then dine together at the elegant breakfast bar in the island. Wander on through the glass door to find yourselves in the lounge. This light-filled space has a large bay window and comfortable seating arranged around the cosy wood burner and the Smart TV. Settle in here for movie evenings together or play games on those evenings you decide not to go out. When you are ready to turn in for the night, make your way down to the lower level of the apartment via the stairs from the kitchen. There is a delightful twin bedroom, with zip-and-link beds that can be made into a super-king-size on request, plus a sumptuous king-size, with an en-suite bathroom. The family shower room is also down here. Both bedrooms benefit from a Smart TV to suit those who enjoy watching late-night films in bed. There is no outside seating space with this apartment, but guests will find they are just 500 metres from the beautiful lake. The holiday home does benefit from private parking for one car.