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Ivy-clad cottage with a fairytale-like feel in Cumbria: Winterfell

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Not far from the waters edge is the luxury self-catering retreat called “Winterfell”, located in Windermere, a large lake in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park, northwest England. Surrounded by an enchanting setting of verdant greenery, mature trees and mountains beyond. This ivy-clad cottage has a hunting lodge style exterior, consisting of stone and white trimmed windows.

Step into the interiors of this enchanting home and you will find rustic French nuances against a backdrop of snowy white; hence the name “Winterfell”. This home will romance you with its Italian influences, from the sparkling chandeliers to the ornate beds. Everything about this home is inviting and charming, from inside to out. From acres of private meadows and walled gardens, you will find this home relaxing and a breath of fresh air.

Your Home Stay: This retreat is dog-friendly, so no need to find your pooch a sitter while on vacation. The home sleeps up to 10 guests. Prices range from $2,092 – $7,389 (anywhere from 4 nights to a week).

**Check out Unique Home Stays for more information.

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Set on an idyllic countryside setting, children will keep busy here, collecting free range eggs and picking apples from fruit trees. There is also a trickling stream to dip your feet into and feel an overall sense of relaxation. Sound fantastic? Keep looking on…

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What We Love: This picturesque self-catering retreat has everything one could possibly need to enjoy a restful vacation. We love the cozy rooms and snowy white backdrop. Dreamy bedrooms that make you want to go to bed early with a good book and sleep in just a little longer. The surrounding countryside with beautiful woodlands and mossy rocks makes this home an enchanting and unforgettable vacation spot.

Readers: What do you love most about this vacation retreat? Please elaborate in the comments.

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Outside you will find two places to enjoy dining al fresco. After dinner, nestle on a blanket next to the fire pit with a roaring fire and the bright starry night to keep you entertained… and maybe some marshmallow roasting!

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Upstairs you will find five dreamy double bedrooms. Ascend up a grand staircase accented by the homeowner’s exquisite collection of black and white photographic prints. At the top of the floor, you will find “rolltop bathtubs, ornate fireplaces and Rococo beds dressed in crisp white linens”, states Unique Home Stays. One of the bedrooms features an en-suite bathroom. There are also two additional bathrooms along the hallway for all to use.

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Paul Donnelly
5 years ago

I had a terrible experience at this property. Boiler was broken and we had no heat for 2 and a half days in December. Despite not having heating for 2.5 days out of 7 (although we went home early after just 6 days) I was only offered 10% compensation by the owner as apparently he didn’t see the big deal with having no heating outside of portable heaters and fireplace in a house with 5 young children and minus 3 degrees temperatures.

Would avoid.