The Mounting Steps

The tiny hamlet of Clappersgate, at the head of Lake Windermere, is just a 10-minute stroll from Ambleside. It is here guests will find The Mounting Steps; a charming cottage set in the cobbled courtyard of an impressive manor house. The property gets its name from the original ‘mounting steps’ once used by riders when setting out on their horses, perhaps to admire the wonderful views and scenery of the surrounding area.
The cottage is set over three floors, with living space and kitchen making the most of the views from the upper floors. Entering at ground floor level, and off the entrance hall, is a stylish bedroom with en-suite featuring washbasin and wc. This room looks into the pretty courtyard with traditional stone buildings and shrubs. A riverside garden is close by and is perfect for relaxing and listening to the water as it runs by. Upstairs is a welcoming and cosy sitting room with lovely views, comfortable furnishings and warming wood burning stove. Perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine or taking a quick nap.
On the top floor is the modern, well equipped kitchen with dining area from which guests can admire the breath-taking view over the roof tops to the Lakeland fells.
There is parking just outside the door of The Mounting Steps, although with so much on offer in nearby Ambleside, guests will be tempted to explore the many independent shops, tea rooms, fabulous pubs and quirky cinemas on foot.
A bus stop a few yards from the cottage provides easy access to the wider Lake district without the need for a car! Visit Keswick, Coniston, Bowness, Kendal and Windermere or take a beautiful scenic ride direct to the head of Langdale Valley.

Pretty Lakeland cottage set in cobbled courtyard just outside Ambleside. Cosy and welcoming with riverside garden close by. Private parking for one car.

Arranged across 3 floors: 1x king size bedroom with a new en-suite basin and wc. Main bathroom with new extended walk-in shower area and separate bath. Sitting room. Recently refurbished kitchen with new integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer dryer. Dining area.

Gas central heating. Electric wood burning stove. Electric oven and hob and microwave. 40 inch Smart TV in the lounge, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Smart 40 inch TV in the bedroom. Private parking for 1 car. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Pub and shops nearby. Babies accepted but guests need to bring own travel cot and high chair.