Located ¼ of a mile from the western shores of Lake Windermere, this very attractive and totally refurbished detached house stands within its own gardens and is set on high grounds amongst beautiful woodland scenery, with views of Lake Windermere. Situated in a stunning location on the Graythwaite Estate, and just a 10-minute walk from private lake frontage, Bonfire Cottage lies within 4 acres of woodland offering plenty of natural space, where peace reigns supreme.

A 2½-acre stocked lake provides free trout fishing and at the hub of the estate, beautiful Graythwaite Hall's lovely gardens are open to the public in the Spring. Guests are also invited to use the facilities of the converted farmstead (a 10-minute walk), which provides an indoor heated swimming pool (open 8.45am - 7.45pm), a fitness suite and bicycle hire. This is an excellent location for exploring the central Lake District with its varied and extensive visitor attractions such as Windermere and Bowness. Windermere offers a good day out with the beautiful Lake where boat trips can be enjoyed, whilst many restaurants are based on the lakeside enjoying the wonderful views. There are numerous shops to explore here, as well as the Aquarium of the Lakes, an entertaining insight to the fish and animals found and along the lake.

Bowness is slightly further boasting St Martin's Church (notable for its stained glass), and The World of Beatrix Potter. The limestone grey town of Kendal is close by, home to two of Cumbria's grandest stately homes - Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall. Kendal has many attractions to enjoy including the Kendal Museum, the Georgian Abbot Hall, the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry, and Kendal Castle, the birthplace of Henry VIII's sixth wife, Catherine Parr. Ambleside, Troutbeck, Langdale Valley and Grasmere are all within easy reach.

Cradled by the surrounding hills, this traditional Lakeland cottage enjoys an idyllic rural situation, tucked away in the quiet Duddon valley - reputedly Wordsworth's favourite, within the Lake District National Park and close to the River Duddon - a pleasant spot for picnics and private salmon and trout fishing. This `little gem' of a cottage provides a carefully furnished home from home, with some stunning walks and scenic drives from the door; a footpath runs alongside the house leading to Stickle Pyke. Easy touring of this spectacular region takes in Muncaster Castle, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway, Coniston Water and Hardknott Fort, to name but a few. Country pub 2miles.

Excellent walks, wildlife and fishing on private lake
This stone-built, former bobbin mill stands beside the crystal-clear waters of the River Sprint at Cocks Close, in the unspoilt Longsleddale Valley, an area which will soothe even the most work-weary city dweller.

You can wander over 24-acres of privately-owned hill land, looking out for buzzards and heron. Then take a walk on nearby Bannisdale, Potter Fell and over to Haweswater, the most isolated of the Lakes, famous for the drowned village of Mardale. Fish for sea trout or salmon on ½ mile of private river (15th March to 31st October), or in the owners' small fishing lake.

After a day in the fresh air, there is good food at the pub in Burneside village 2½ miles, where there is also a fish and chip shop. Kendal is 5 miles, with shops, restaurants, theatre and leisure centre. Lake Windermere is 20 minutes drive. Converted into three apartments, furnished and equipped to a very good standard. There are modern, oak-fitted kitchens and lovely gardens with furniture and barbecue, the perfect place to relax and unwind.