Nr Hawkshead, Cumbria

The Summer House

A view of Lake Windermere from the garden of The Summer House, Cumbria

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A cosy house in the old kitchen garden of Wray Castle with views of stunning scenery all around.

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Acorn rating
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Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
009022
Snuggle up in this former summer house set in the old kitchen garden of Wray Castle. Sitting just above the western shore of Lake Windermere and surrounded by lush countryside, you’ll have front row seats of the stunning scenery from the sitting room and double bedroom of this two-bedroom retreat. The house is compact but cosy and encloses you into its cabin-like, wood-panelled walls – perfect after those blustery days hiking around the Lakes.

The stunning scenery continues in the front garden and surrounding fields, where glimpses of the mock-Gothic castle can also be seen. Head to the castle for a day out and get involved with some of the events that are held here throughout the year. You can hire kayaks and other watercraft from Ambleside.

Ambleside, Hawkshead, Grasmere and Coniston are all within a 20 minute drive from the cottage offering shops, lovely pubs and restaurants.

Layout

Ground floor: Entrance into wood-panelled sitting room, Double bedroom (with 5' bed). Kitchen. Step down leading to back hallway. Twin bedroom. Another step down to bathroom, with shower over bath.

Outside space

There is a lawn and a sunken patio to the front of the cottage with views across Lake Windermere. The garden is informal and full of wildlife.
Wi-Fi, not available
Garden, available
EV charging, not available
Fridge, available
Freezer, not available
Microwave, available
Open fire / wood burner, not available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, not available
Dishwasher, not available
Tumble dryer, not available
Cot & high chair, not available
Please note, this cottage has an under-counter fridge without an ice box.

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Access: Access to the cottage is through the entrance to the campsite via a steep path.

Heating: Electric heating included.

Parking: There is parking available for two cars near the bottom of the main path about 300m away, no vehicular access to the cottage.

Utilities/Electricals: Laundry facilities are available at the campsite during normal opening hours from Easter to end of October.

Television/ Signal: A television with FreeSat & DVD player are provided at the cottage.

Low Wray Campsite

For friends and family who would like to stay nearby, Low Wray Camspite is a short walk from the Summer House. You can book a pitch for your own tent, campervan or motorhome, or book to stay in a pod or safari tent.

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A 1930s log and stone cabin high above Lake Windermere with a sun terrace and great views, less than two miles from The Summer House. Sleeps four.

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