There’s a reason we love being by the water. Scientists call it the ‘Blue Mind’ effect, but it doesn’t need a name to work its magic. Water draws us into the moment, reminding us there’s a world beyond our to-do lists. And who doesn’t love a break from those?
That’s why we’ve designed this luxury house on the shore of Windermere to let the lake do the talking. Think earth tones inspired by forests and fells, the quiet comfort of wood, wool, leather, and stone—all while Windermere brings its calm, come rain or shine.
Here are our top six spots to make the most of Lake Windermere in the Lake District House:
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Room with a view
Enjoy the ultimate daily reset—waking from a deep sleep to first light on Windermere. Savour those precious moments before your thoughts are in full swing, curled up in this four-poster oak bed beneath a wool-and-mohair throw.
Watch morning mist clear, sunlight dance across the water, or rain rejoin the lake—perfectly framed by balcony doors. This incredible main bedroom is the central peak of three gables: a mountainscape of floor-to-ceiling glass that mirrors the rugged fells beyond.
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Window Seat
With its generous footprint and soaring ceilings, the main bedroom is more than somewhere to sleep and dress. It’s a whole mood—anchored by a calm seating spot at a vast, vaulted window facing the lake, where you can find a new perspective in an ancient landscape.
Let your mind roam free as you journal in an oak and leather lounge chair, inspired by the breathtaking view. Open the balcony doors to wake up your senses, or keep them closed and stay cosy. Strong coffee or gentle tea—decide in your own time, where nature sets the pace.
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Get Lounging
Feel grounded in this bright, airy lounge—balanced by the reassuring weight of a solid travertine table and a bespoke Lakeland stone fireplace. Throw wide terrace doors to spring then sink into a sumptuous sofa, where the lake is a pale-blue stripe above the lush greens of the garden.
Enjoy the soft touch of natural fabrics in warm, earthy colours, handpicked for every corner of the room—from the linen daybed to the wool-and-recycled-cotton sofa, with a bespoke jute rug underfoot. Every material is carefully chosen for quiet, lakeland luxury you can feel.
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Terrace Time
Celebrate the Lake District’s legendary spring produce at this reclaimed teak table by a freshly striped lawn. Indulge in local saltmarsh lamb with seasonal Grasmere greens on the terrace. And who knew sticky toffee pudding was invented in Ullswater and perfected in Cartmel?
This south-west facing garden is a private oasis, with a path through the hedgerow that leads down to Windermere’s shore. Pause by a slate globe and curved benches—made for after-dinner moments outside.
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Boathouse Bliss
Because, yes, this five bedroom house also comes with its own two-storey boathouse right on the water’s edge—and it may just be the perfect zen den. After a busy day, stay serene in this bijoux boathouse with its own kitchen-diner, lounge and, most importantly, chess board.
Ponder your next move from a handmade pink linen sofa or an acacia wood and paper-cord armchair. This is a space where time slows and a game of chess could span days. Or simply sit on the balcony listening to the water, as Windermere shimmers below.
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On the Water
Do you see that clinker rowing boat tied to the wooden jetty? That’s yours too. Drift into the glassy water at dusk and take it all in—the gentle splash of the oars, soft light on the lake, open skies above. This is springtime in the Lake District, where a new life of lakeland luxury begins.
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