The property
This comfortable, semi-detached cottage is in the South Lakeland village of Backbarrow, in the Lake District National Park.
This cosy cottage is a perfect base for a family holiday, a group of friends or couples wishing to enjoy this excellent location with Lake Windermere and the pretty village of Cartmel within a few minutes drive away.
The cottage has a spacious sitting room with woodburning stove to relax in front of and a charming kitchen with dining area and a conservatory with additional dining area; offering you plenty of space to enjoy a meal discussing your holiday plans.
It also has two bedrooms, a family bathroom and a downstairs WC, giving flexibility for a great family holiday.
The conservatory leads to an outside space which is ideal for alfresco dining or relaxing after a busy day exploring the local areas.
Just a short distance away is the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, where you can hop on board and enjoy a steam railway journey to Lakeside.
From Lakeside you can then continue up Lake Windermere on the Windermere Steamer or visit the aquarium, a great idea for a fun day out.
This pretty corner of Cumbria is also perfect for exploring the Grizedale Forest which has endless trails and paths through the forest plus a tree top adventure course for the more adventurous.
The nearby elegant town of Grange-over-Sands has some excellent shops and tea rooms to enjoy, whilst in Cartmel you will find the ancient priory and the village shop selling the famous Sticky Toffee Puddings, along with the Cartmel races and renowned restaurant L'Enclume, perfect for an evening out.
A short walk from the property you will find the Lakeland car museum and Cliffhanger escape rooms.Grimbles Cottage is a lovely cottage to enjoy the beautiful Lake District National Park at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Conservatory with dining area.
About the location
BACKBARROW
Newby Bridge 1 mile; Bowness-on-Windermere 10 miles.
The small village of Backbarrow sits by the banks of the River Leven and the southern tip of Lake Windermere.
The famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway runs close by the village between Haverthwaite and Lakeside.
Enjoy magnificent views across Windermere and the surrounding fells, or visit the Aquarium of the Lakes, where the naturally themed habitats bring the history of the Lakes vividly to life.
Bowness-on-Windermere provides a lovely day out, and the picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
Set amidst the charm of the Lake District, close to the fringe of Windermere, this attractive village makes an inspiring choice from which to forage further into a magical heartland of silver lakes, lofty towering peaks and lonely gorse clad moors..
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