A characterful Grade ll listed cottage with a Victorian cast-iron range, set in the hamlet of Clappersgate just outside Ambleside, has three-bedrooms spread over three floors. The cottage is one mile from the bustling town of Ambleside. The Grade II listed 17th-century cottage offers comfort and modern amenities in a traditional setting. The two sons of the Romantic poet Coleridge lodged here in 1808. You will love Rock Cottage for its originality, blended with cosy furnishings and contemporary facilities. Views of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, can be seen from the first floor and there are numerous opportunities to explore the many captivating footpaths and dramatic trails from your front door. On your return, store your walking gear in the useful outside storeroom then before you go inside sit on the garden bench by your front porch to reflect on the day’s ad-ventures and watch the world go by. Your spacious cottage is also perfectly placed to explore the area’s interesting towns, villages, ham-lets and wonderful countryside, by car or by public transport. Park in one of your private off-road spaces, walk a hundred yards to your front porch then take the couple of steps up to your comfortable sitting room. After your journey, relax in front of the superb, original period Victorian range and appreciate the authenticity of the attractive flag-floor and the traditional deeply-set windows. Find your lovely, shaker style kitchen and make use of your contemporary appliances to rustle up a delicious family meal to enjoy on your cottage style dining table, as you plan the next day’s exciting activities. After your busy day, walk up to the first floor to relax in your comfortable bedrooms. On this floor, you will find two spacious double bedrooms. One of them has an en-suite shower room. There is a separate WC on a half landing. Your family bathroom has a bath with shower over. Climb further to top floor family room, where you will find three single beds set within a pitched ceiling, cruck beams and a Velux window.
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