About this property
A spacious, Lake District character property in a magical rural location; gazing down the Troutbeck Valley with country pubs nearby and a short drive to both Ambleside and Windermere. Gara Garthe is a prime example of traditional 17th century Lakeland, pretty as a whitewashed picture in its delightful gardens and sympathetically refurbished to provide luxurious self-catering accommodation - with many original features.
With Farrow & Ball colours, Laura Ashley furnishings and sumptuous bedrooms, the place is made to relax. The gardens are delightful, with endless hide & seek for the kids, an old barn for bike storage, along with furnished patio and summerhouse for that al fresco moment. Enter through the back door, with flagged floor to the cloakroom / WC. Farmhouse kitchen / breakfast room with 'king post' beam dividing the room plus LCD TV. Stunning living room with open fire, window seats, oak beams and cosy furnishings. Elegant dining room with Victorian fireplace, seating 10. Upstairs to 5 stylish bedrooms; 2 king-size, 2 double and 1 twin. Luxurious bathrooms include one with a superb roll top traditional standing bath. Perfect large group property with luxury and style.
The Troutbeck Valley is an idyllic quiet location, not far from the vibrant villages of Windermere and Ambleside (on the shores of Lake Windermere). It sits at the start of the dramatic Kirkstone Pass road, which eventually leads to Ullswater. The valley is known for its peaceful atmosphere, with a scattering of traditional Lakeland cottages, a small shop, a lovely church and two excellent country pubs; The Mortal Man and the Queens Head. In nearby Windermere you'll find an excellent Booths supermarket, a range of local shops and several cafes, pubs and restaurants to choose from. A mile down to the Lake and Bowness village, and you'll find even more. The bustling village boasts plenty of family attractions, such as the World of Beatrix Potter, hire boats on the lake, mini golf on 'The Glebe' and of course the Windermere Lake steamers. There's the Royalty Cinema and the Old Laundry Theatre for rainy day entertainment, and Windermere Golf Club is just a short drive out of Bowness village. The same distance to your west is Ambleside, on Lake Windermere's northern shores. The village is a must during your stay and offers plenty more in the way of acclaimed Lake District restaurants and tempting local food. Windermere steamers stop here at Waterhead.
The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Many of these buildings date back to the 17th Century with features such as mullioned windows and heavy cylindrical chimneys and the northern end boasts its own 17th century inn. Close by, the bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including the lakeside ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The ‘Windermere Steamboat Museum’ displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Troutbeck is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 2 x king-size bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room with basin and WC, 2 x double bedrooms, 1 x twin bedroom.
1 x bathroom with roll top bath, seperate shower, basin and WC, 1 x bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area for 6 people.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Oil central heating with open fire.
Double electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezers, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD player, WiFi, payphone.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and hairchair included.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lawned garden with furniture and summer house.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
BBQ provided (will require own charcoal) Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 7 mins walk.
Shop 4 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (20)
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Kirsten
The drive for the house is a bit tricky for a bigger vehicle and some work on adjustments to the wall would be helpful. Kitchen is very well stocked with equipment and two fridges is great. There is a problem with the electric sockets upstairs, two rooms affected, are they on the same circuit as the barn as that fuse had tripped? Beds in the property are pretty good and the whole group had comfortable sleeps and lovely that all the rooms are really lovely. Lounge is very sociable for a group setting and a nice touch to lay the dining table for us although to be honest I think it might have put us off using it. We found the kitchen cosy. There is no ventilation in the bathrooms which I am sure is tricky to put in with the walls , but hopefully there is a solution as we could see mould starting in the first bedroom corner. I would recommend changing the barrel in the front door as had been working fine for days and then dropped and prevented us getting in and we called out the Maintainence. Please use feedback below online: âMany thanks for a memorable stay, beautiful setting and great access to many lakes. Well equipped property, couple of tweaks advised to the owners, company were fairly good when we had an access issue one evening, bit slow to respond initially but then when they gripped it they kept us well informed with a personal touch. Would definately recommend for a group holiday.â
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Melanie
We couldn't have celebrated in a better place! The cottage was gorgeous, comfortable, cosy and clean with everything thought of and provided. An outstanding location near a great pub (food recommended) walks from the door and a short drive into Ambleside. We all loved it and would highly recommend. Thank you, our stay was like a big hug
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David
Well equipped. Good location for walking, swimming , canoeing etc. One thing you might want to look at; there was a leaking gutter over the living room window even in dry weather. It might indicate a leak in the heating pipes on the roof. It did not affect our holiday at all.