The School House

Glenridding 0.9 miles.

The School House is a characterful retreat resting in Patterdale, Cumbria, with rural views, communal parking, a lawned garden, sauna, and a woodburning stove.

Suited to families or groups seeking a Lake District escape, this inviting retreat brings together generous living spaces, distinctive interiors, and wonderful outdoor surroundings, all within easy reach of local amenities and the lake.

Step inside and discover a home with a story woven through every room, where a consistent Indonesian theme brings warmth, texture, and interest to the décor, with most furnishings sourced directly from Indonesia.

The sitting room offers a welcoming place to gather after days spent exploring the fells, with the woodburning stove adding a lovely focal point as conversations stretch into the evening.

The kitchen has the essentials for simple holiday cooking, while the dining room invites shared breakfasts, hearty suppers, and plans made over steaming mugs of tea.

Five bedrooms are arranged to offer flexible sleeping, including two ground-floor double rooms with en-suite walk-in shower rooms, two king-size rooms, and a single bedroom.

A family bathroom with bath and shower over, along with a cloakroom, completes the layout.

Outside, the garden unfolds with a lawn, patio, furniture, decking, creating a memorable space for fresh-air moments with stunning rural views all around.

The local pub is close by, with a shop also within easy reach, while the nearby lake brings scenic waterside wandering into your itinerary.

In Glenridding, board the Ullswater Steamers, walk towards Aira Force, or take one of the routes leading to Helvellyn.

Ambleside offers Stock Ghyll Force, Bridge House, and the Armitt Museum for a day rich in Lakeland character.

Keswick brings Derwent Pencil Museum, Theatre by the Lake, and the striking Castlerigg Stone Circle into reach.

For a distinctive group getaway in Cumbria, make The School House your Lake District base.