The Keeper
10 guests
5 bedrooms
Satterthwaite, Ambleside
Once the dwelling of the estate's groundskeeper, this Lake District property has been refurbished to become a contemporary countryside getaway. Inside, the design could definitely be described as minimalist, with walls painted in soothing whites adorned only by a few well-chosen pieces of artwork, a sleek kitchen and a preference for simple wooden furnishings.
Spring Gentian
4 guests
2 bedrooms
Barnard Castle, England
Barnard Castle is a historic market town that offers an equally delightful experience for culture and history lovers, as well as catering to outdoorsy types. From this home, art exhibitions at The Bowes Museum are just a sixteen-minute walk, the town’s 12th-century castle is just five, and the incredible hiking spots of the Yorkshire Dales are a half-hour drive.
The Ribbon Lake
4 guests
2 bedrooms
Matterdale, Penrith
Some of the Lake District’s most striking scenery can be found at Ullswater, with its mountainous landscape and unusual z-shaped, ‘ribbon lake’, which is the second largest in the region. But even better than simply visiting this beautiful spot, you can see it all from the windows of this lakeside home.
Cumbrian Charm
8 guests
3 bedrooms
Westward, Wigton
Embrace the great outdoors at this Cumbrian charmer tucked away in the countryside near Wigton. The perfect base for exploring the stunning Lake District National Park and the Solway Coast, there are trails close by for walks with your four-legged companions in tow.
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