Someone (was it William Wordsworth?) once described the Lake District as The Most Beautiful Corner of England...
...and I have to agree. It's the place where I was brought up and it's the place I go back to, time and again.
On these pages you'll find details of a great riverside apartment in the Lake District National Park. The apartment has one double bedroom, is on the ground floor and has two outside spaces, so it's the perfect place to relax & unwind.
Here you'll also find listings for some of the best things to see and do in the area, along with links to my favourite places to eat and drink (I've done the research for you!). So have a browse and send me an email if you'd like to stay.
UPDATE FOR 2026/27:
There's currently no availability for 2026 and 2027, but when dates become available I'll free them up on the Airbnb calendar.
In the meantime I hope you find the 'Places to Eat & Drink' and 'Things to See & Do' pages together with the YouTube content useful. And as ever, feel free to get in touch at any time.
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LOCATION
The hamlet of Backbarrow is at the southern tip of Windermere, so there's a huge range of possibilities right on your doorstep.
From the picture-postcard villages of Ambleside, Windermere, Coniston, Hawkshead and Grasmere to the north; and Cartmel, Ulverston and the coastal sands of Morecambe Bay to the south, there's lots to see and do.
Windermere
Waterhead
Esthwaite
THE APARTMENT
Built in 2020, the 500 square foot apartment has just had a full refurbishment with new furniture, equipment, decoration and soft furnishings throughout. It overlooks the river Leven and is on a private road with no through-traffic, so the area is very quiet too.
The living room
The apartment is on the ground floor, is double-aspect and has new furnishings & equipment throughout.
The living room has a sofa, armchair, radio, free-to-air TV (Freeview) and high speed wifi.
Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors lead to your own east-facing outdoor space with views of the river below.
The bathroom
The bathroom has a rain shower with slate tiling, basin, towels, soaps and a mirrored cabinet.
The kitchen
The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction hob, oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
The bar-style table doubles as a place to eat and a work station, with two stools and power sockets.
The kitchen is full of natural light and leads out onto its own west-facing outdoor space.
Outside
There are two outside spaces: one off the kitchen and one off the living room which overlooks the river.
The bedroom
The bedroom has a new double bed, mattress, duvet, linens, bedside lighting and cabinets.
The two built-in wardrobes have plenty of shelves and hangers so there's lots of storage space.
The Ironworks Building is in a very quiet area and all the windows are double glazed, so you'll sleep well!
Parking
There's free onsite parking in your own numbered space, so you'll always be able to park.
You'll find the full list of amenities and equipment along with the answers to some FAQs on the 'Your Stay' page...
...and there's a short video of the apartment on YouTube, too.
WANT TO STAY?
The most straightforward way to book is through the listing on Airbnb where the fully inclusive nightly rate is £110. It's no problem if you don't have an account with Airbnb - just send me an email with the dates you'd like and I'll get back to you.
...and while you're here, have a look at the 'Things to See & Do' and 'Places to Eat & Drink' pages too!