We are a small family run holiday agent based in the heart of Ambleside called Lakeland Retreats. We have several properties that we look after and hope all our guests fall in love with The Lake District as much as we have! Please get in touch if you want any information on the properties or the area, Michelle and Adam

By no means small, this perfectly formed residence sits to the rear of The Big House and oozes character, charm and quality. The rear entrance from the cobbled courtyard leads into an attractive hallway come utility area with handy bench seating and plenty of space for hanging outdoor gear.

The Heaning Estate is located just a short distance from the bustling town of Windermere here in the beautiful Lake District, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set along a private lane off the A591 and just over a mile south of the village, the site is accessed along a sweeping, tree-lined drive and enjoys a commanding presence on the landscape with superb views towards the majestic Howgills, Windermere village and the High Borrans range resulting in a picture-postcard backdrop to this unique estate. A two-year labour of love has seen the estate owners draw on their own family holiday experiences to ensure they provide their guests with just a little bit more than you’d expect from a self-catering break – a bit more space, a lot more quality, somewhere special to enable everyone to relax, unwind and to share precious family time together. Along with experienced, local craftsmen and renowned interior designers, the extensive renovation works have involved centuries old working practices to totally transform the original, imposing Victorian gentleman’s residence and adjacent sixteenth century barn cottages, groaning with history, into their present day, pristine condition.