About this property
Part of a fantastic development in the friendly village of Backbarrow, this light and spacious apartment is a wonderful base for families and friends exploring the southern part of the Lake District.
The development is built on the site of a former ironworks and is ideally situated in the outskirts of Backbarrow on the banks of the River Leven. There are miles of local walks with breathtaking countryside views and fascinating glimpses of the local industrial heritage. Backbarrow is also home to the Lakeland Motor Museum, Cliffhanger Rooms and Bigland Barrow. The nearby village of Haverthwaite (1.5 miles) marks the start of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. Windermere is within easy reach (2.5 miles), with Fell Foot Park, the Lakes Aquarium, Stott Park Bobbin Mill and Gummer s How within 4 miles. The market town of Ulverston is the birthplace of Stan Laurel and home to the Laurel and Hardy Museum (7 miles). A shared entrance leads you up the internal stairs to this attractive duplex apartment which is laid out on the first and second floors of the property. On entering the apartment, the spacious, bright and airy open plan lounge/kitchen/diner provides a fresh and relaxing living area. The refreshing and lightly furnished lounge is a fabulous space to unwind in, with a Smart TV, comfortable seating and patio doors allowing the light to flood in. The patio doors lead out onto a pretty balcony which makes a great spot for a morning coffee and for gazing out over the River Leven. Back inside, the stylishly designed kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Next to the kitchen, the dining area is perfect for enjoying a family meal together. This floor also features the first of the bedrooms: a spacious double room with a Smart TV. There s also a bathroom on this floor complete with a shower over the bath and a WC. Heading upstairs, you will find two further bedrooms: a twin room, and a super king size room which can be made up as a twin room on prior request with a TV. These rooms have access to a shower room complete with shower and WC. The apartment complex is set in private landscaped grounds which you are welcome to explore. Allocated parking is available for two cars in the car park. There s access to a shared lockup for storing bikes, where you ll also find a hose for cleaning muddy bikes. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin, 1 zip and link super king size (which can be made up as a twin on request). 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC. Electric oven and ceramic hob, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker. Smart TV in lounge, TV in double king size bedroom. Wi Fi included. Electric heating included. Shared garden. Allocated off road parking for 2 cars. Private balcony (Please note BBQ's are not permitted on the balcony). Bike storage in shared lockup. Pub within 0.5 miles. Windermere 3 miles. Short breaks available from a Friday or a Monday during November March.
Accommodation
Waterside views, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Luxury, Romantic, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Apartment, Cottage, Yes, Yes