The Ambleside Loft, Ambleside

The Ambleside Loft is a spacious duplex apartment sleeping 10 guests right in the centre of Ambleside, Cumbria. This property sits on the second and third floors of a traditional Lakeland stone building. The open-plan living area features vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams that create an impressive space for groups. Large sash windows and skylights flood the rooms with natural light.

You're based in the heart of the Lake District. Ambleside offers immediate access to shops, pubs and restaurants within a three-minute walk. Lake Windermere lies just one mile north.

The apartment has five bedrooms across two floors. The first floor has one double and one king-size zip-and-link bedroom. The second floor has three more bedrooms: two doubles and one king-size zip-and-link. All zip-and-link beds convert to twins on request. There are three shower rooms and three separate WCs. The modern kitchen includes twin electric ovens, double gas hob, two fridges, freezer, dishwasher and microwave.

Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is 0.5 miles away (3 minutes drive). Wray Castle sits 4 miles north (12 minutes). Windermere Lake Cruises depart from Waterhead Pier 1 mile away (5 minutes). Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's former home, is 8 miles away (20 minutes).

The Ambleside Loft works brilliantly for walking groups and large families who want a central Lake District base with generous living space and excellent soundproofing between bedrooms.