This 2-bedroom cottage is a single-storey bungalow in Windermere, Cumbria, sitting less than a mile from the lake shore. It sleeps four guests across two bedrooms and has earned three 5-star reviews for being clean, peaceful and brilliantly positioned. The town centre is just a 2-minute walk away. No hot tub at this property.

Bowness Bay is 1.5 miles away about 20 minutes on foot. From there you can board steamship cruises to Lakeside, Wray Castle and Ambleside. The Lake District surrounds you with walking, kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing all close by. The private enclosed back garden is a real bonus for evenings outside.

Two bedrooms sleep four a king-size en-suite room and a twin room. There are two bathrooms. The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area features a Smart TV, wood burner-effect fire, dishwasher, electric oven and a breakfast bar.

Brockhole on Windermere (2 miles), The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness (1.5 miles/5 mins), Lakeland Motor Museum (4 miles/10 mins) and Ambleside Roman Fort (5 miles/12 mins) are all within easy reach.

Two dogs are welcome. The cottage suits couples and small families who want a peaceful base with the Lake District on the doorstep.