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Lying west from the southern reach of lake Windermere, Finsthwaite’s huddle of farms and houses boasts a splendid church built by Paley & Austin in 1874. To Jacobites, the earlier church yard is a place of pilgrimage, reputed as the resting place of a daughter of The Young Pretender. Nearby lie trails to one of my favourite tarns, High Dam, perfect for a picnic or paddle in summer. An easy lane walk brings you to Newby Bridge and the Swan Hotel, a friendly inn by the river. From the church a path goes to the Lakeside hotel with fine cuisine, perfect for a little indulgence.At Lakeside, steamers offer trips on the lake, calling at lakeside towns and villages.Comfort, peace with a touch of elegance combine to make the perfect home for lazy holidays and celebrations.Set among fells and meadow, this 17th cruck-built barn has been given grand treatment.Downstairs you will find a spacious kitchen for easy dining or candle lit celebration meals. The sitting room is a comfortable mix of old and new where you can relax after a day exploring, tucked around the fire in winter, or spilling into the patio garden on a summers evening.Oak stairs lead to a galleried landing and 4 bedrooms. There are 2 doubles, one with an en suite bathroom, and 2 twins, all furnished with good linen.There is a master shower room with, handbasin and WC and downstairs, a separate cloak room with hand basin.All in all, you couldn’t wish for a better place of your own, to enjoy the lake district to the full. High Season Low Season Open All Year, Open at Christmas, Open at New Year Cottage |

