Outside space revolves around the south-facing balcony with lake and mountain views. Top up your Dolce Gusto and head out to the sun loungers and stare at the water through the trees or fire up the barbie for long al-fresco meals around the table in the Lakeland sunshine.
Welcome to spacious Swiss chalet-style living with room for 12 plus up to three furry best friends. Kick back in the air-conditioned living room, equipped with 55-inch Freeview smart TV with BT, Netflix and full Sky package. And slide out from here to the south-facing balcony for lounging in the sun and drinking in the lake views.
There’s more Netflix and Sky on offer in the kitchen/diner and a private study for escaping the extroversion or catching up on email. Ramp up the fun factor in the spa room’s six-seat hot tub. Towel off for pool with refreshments from the bar. Wind up the day with a movie in the cinema room with its 65” TV and old-style cinema seats.
Shop at Booth’s, Sainsbury’s or Tesco nearby and help yourself to delicious deli stuff from Bryson’s and fresh fish from Booth’s. Bring it all together on the two electric ovens and gas hob, or stage a mini-rebellion and call up external caterers such as DineIndulge for a one-off celebration or fully catered break.
Fancy putting your feet up some more? Order trusty takeaways from House of Siam, Jintana Thai and Domino’s. Get everyone around the dining table with a view of the mountains and lake, or head out onto the balcony for an even better one. This is Lake Lugano, without the need for passports, air travel and a tiny bag of peanuts.
An easy amble from the shores of Lake Windermere, The Angel Inn serves up wholesome pub grub such as pan-fried sea trout and rump steak. Check in at The Mason’s Arms for dogs lazing by the fire and locally sourced produce such as lamb burger or sea bream. Or try street food and pizza at The Easy Breeze.
Eat in or out on the best of Thai menus at House of Siam, including soups, salads, curries and stir-fry. Head to Boaters Bar for pizza, cocktails and a huge selection of craft ales. Or try the Brown Horse Inn, awarded Cumbria’s Best Pub and Bar in 2023, for braised beef featherblade or creamy fish pie.
In the land of otters and osprey, there’s very little to stop you sleeping in this part of Cumbria. Waterview Lodge sleeps 12 in six bedrooms aided by TVs, 400 thread-count sheets and Simba foam mattresses with mattress protectors.
Bedroom one is a kingsize, a large en-suite with spa bath and lake views, while bedroom two is another kingsize en-suite. Bedrooms three and four are en-suite doubles and bedroom five a superking en-suite with rolltop bath. En-suite bedroom six provides kid-friendly twin beds downstairs.
