Self Catering Cottages in the Heart of the Lake District

Quality self catering stone Lakeland properties with parking in Grasmere and Clappersgate, Ambleside in the heart of the English Lake District

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Todd Crag House Clappersgate        Todd Crag Clappersgate       Todd Crag Lodge

 3 Becksteps Grasmere     

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Todd Crag House, Clappersgate, Ambleside. Sleeps 4, exclusive use of mature garden with views of the fells and Lake Windermere, private car parking          ...............more details 

Todd Crag, Clappersgate, Ambleside. Sleeps 2.This lower level of the original gentleman's residence has exclusive use of sunny cottage garden and patio. It is comfortable, spacious and typical of the traditional Lakeland accommodation with many historic features. Private car parking.

We apologise to our regular visitors but we are withdrawing this property from our letting portfolio in 2011.

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   Todd Crag Lodge, Clappersgate, Ambleside. Sleeps 2.This detached cottage has recently been renovated and is new to the market having formerly been the owners 'bolt hole'.  It has exclusive use of sunny cottage garden and patio. It is comfortable, spacious and typical of the traditional Lakeland accommodation with many historic features. Private car parking immediately adjacent

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3 Becksteps, College Street Grasmere. Traditional Lakeland cottage situated in the centre of the village. Sleeps 4, Fabulous views from front and rear of Silver Howe, Helm Crag and Arthurs Seat. Close to all amenities and with dedicated car parking ............................more details.

Please note that we are offering our latest property, Fernleigh in Millans Park Ambleside early 2011. (picture to follow) For location click here

Fernleigh is a substantial terraced house in the centre of Ambleside with its own parking space. It comprises of Lounge, Dining Room and Kitchen on the ground floor. On the mezzanine landing you will find fully equipped utility with washing / drying facilities. On the first floor the superb west facing bedroom has a fully tiled en-suite with shower, w/c and wash hand basin. You will also find fully tiled house bathroom with shower, w/c, wash hand basin and fantastic free standing bath on the same floor. The third floor has a further two fabulous bedrooms with views of the fells to both east and west.

There is a private garden to the rear with bike store.

We are offering this property in 2011 for the very first time. it is currently being renovated and we anticipate completion early January.

For your information.

Coast/Beach
From Clappersgate it is only 10 minutes walk to Waterhead where you can take a ferry to various places on Windermere, launch your canoe/dinghy, have a meal/drink overlooking the lake, enjoy the view and feed the ducks, or if you're feeling energetic swim to the southern end and back (about 26 miles!).

Travel
Nearest airports Manchester and Liverpool about 100 miles. Nearest train station Windermere about 6 miles. Use of car is convenient but not essential. Ambleside is also a good centre for using public transport-buses.

Further details
Walk circuits from the cottages include:
1. Stockghyll Waterfall 1km
2. Todd Crag 3km. Wonderful views over lake Windermere.
3. Loughrigg. 5km Excellent views of all central fells.
4. High Sweden Bridge. 4km. Pretty bridge and good views.
5. Wansfell Pike 11km. Good views of Ambleside and lake
6. Grasmere round Rydal Water and Grasmere lake 13km
7. Fairfield Horseshoe. 16 km. Strenuous ridge walk.

Many other walks are easily accessible because Ambleside is centrally situated with roads to all four points of the compass.

The ferry terminal at Waterhead, Ambleside is only 15 minutes walk away from Clappersgate. Cruises on the lake go to Wray Castle, Far Sawrey (you can walk between these 2 along the lake shore), Bowness, Brockhole and Lakeside at the southern end.

Swimming pool at Troutbeck Bridge.

Golf at Windermere Golf Club LA23 3NB, provided you are a member of a recognised golf club and have an official handicap. Otherwise pitch and put in Ambleside Platt’s park .

Tennis: courts in Platt’s Park, Ambleside. Club social play in Queen’s Park, Windermere, Sunday afternoon.

Cinema: 5 screens at Zeffirelli’s in Ambleside (with meal deal available).

Theatre by the Lake, Keswick 40 minutes drive, Brewery Arts Centre, Bowness 15 minutes drive.

Food in Ambleside accessible on foot: At least 18 restaurants, 4 pubs, 7 hotels & 2 supermarkets: Co-op and Spar (open 7 days/early to late).

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