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Myrtle Cottage, in Chapel Stile, is one of a row of traditional Lakeland stone houses dating from around 1870, built for a local family of shoemakers and cobblers.
Myrtle Cottage is laid out on three floors and provides accommodation for five people. Downstairs is the lounge and kitchen / dining area. On the first floor are a double and single bedroom and bathroom, and on the top floor a double room. There is a large basement running the length of the house accessed from the garden and the kitchen, which is useful for storing bikes and drying wet clothing and boots. From the cellar, there is access to the rear of the house to the small garden, with a grassed area, flowerbeds and a small paved area with seating which has views up the valley and of the surrounding hills.
There is on-street parking to the front of the property, and further parking available locally.
The heart of the village is just a short stroll away. In the village guests can find the well stocked local convenience store – the Langdale Co-op, Brambles Cafe, the welcoming village church – The Great Langdale Holy Trinity and The Wainwrights Inn which sells local brewed ales and provides good homemade food. The famous climbers inn The Old Dungeon Ghyll, New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel and Stickle Barn Tavern (now owned by the National Trust) are just up the Langdale Valley.
The property is close to a main bus route with a bus stop at the end of the road. Elterwater, the famous Britannia Inn, Slates Bistro and the Eltermere Inn for a touch of fine dining are a short stroll away, with a fabulous walk along the river. The cottage is also handily placed to access the Langdale Valley, four miles from Ambleside and close to the neighbouring villages of Grasmere and Hawkshead.
Sleeps 5
Three storeys
Bedrooms: two doubles and one single
First floor bathroom with shower over bath, WC and hand basin
All bed linen and towels provided
Separate kitchen-diner and lounge
Large cellar for extra storage
Electric heating
Log burner
Free Wi-Fi and TV
Large lawned garden
On-street parking nearby
No dogs
No smoking
Ambleside 4 miles; Grasmere 4.5 miles; Windermere 8 miles; Keswick 19 miles
Located in the beautiful Langdale Valley, Chapel Stile is a small, peaceful village surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery in the Lake District. The towering Langdale Pikes, lush woodlands and crystal-clear rivers make this a favourite area for walkers, climbers and those seeking a quieter base close to the busier towns.
Chapel Stile is just a short drive from Ambleside and Grasmere and easily reached via the A593 from Ambleside. The nearest train station is at Windermere, around 8 miles away, with regular buses connecting to the Langdale Valley.
Once here, you can enjoy fantastic walking right from your door, with routes ranging from riverside strolls along Great Langdale Beck to challenging hikes up to the Pikes. The village itself has a welcoming pub, a well-stocked shop, and a lovely old church, with the valley offering plenty of opportunities for photography and picnics.