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Trees

The picturesque exterior of Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The exterior of Trees, Lake District | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The dining room at Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District

Trees

A 1930s log and stone cabin high above Lake Windermere with a sun terrace and great views.

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The sitting room at Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The dining room at Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The picturesque exterior of Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The kitchen at Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The sun terrace at Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The master bedroom at Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The twin bedroom at Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The bathroom at Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District
The views from Trees, nr Ambleside, Lake District

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A 1930s log and stone cabin high above Lake Windermere with a sun terrace and great views.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
009026
Acorn rating
3What's this

About Trees

Stay amongst the treetops in this stylish 1930s cabin set high above the western shore of Lake Windermere. Completely intertwined with nature, you’ll be able to sit out on its sun terrace and enjoy views of the surrounding woodland where deer occasionally roam. Retreat inside to a cosy space where exposed beams line the ceilings and a log-burner warms the sitting room. 

Make the most of your position near the Lake and hire a kayak or boat at the nearby Low Wray Campsite. Mountain bike to Wray Castle or go south of the lake to Claife Viewing Station for majestic mountain scenery.

For restaurants and retail therapy the bustling town of Ambleside is a short drive away. You can also explore its Roman fort, quirky Bridge House and Stagshaw Gardens. Or take a boat trip across the lake to Bowness or visit Beatrix Potter’s former farmhouse, Hill Top, which is just 10 minutes away. 
 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, not available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, not available

Location

Accessibility

Accessibility questions? Please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Sitting room with wood burner, kitchen, two bedrooms (twin and double), bathroom with shower over bath, down two steps to a small utility area and dining room. Bi fold windows and doors lead from the dining room onto a large deck area with views towards Lake Windermere.

More information

Wild Escapes: Find more places to get away from it all in our new travel book, Wild Escapes, available to buy online or in National Trust shops. From rugged coastline to secluded woodland, it's filled with inspiration from far-reaching corners of the UK for your next adventure.

Heating: Electric wall heaters are included.

Parking: Parking for two cars 30 metres from the house.

Garden: There are decked areas with seating. Although there is no garden, Trees is set in woodland. 

Utilities: The washing machine and tumble dryer are located in an external utility along with a second lavatory. 

Television: FreeSat is provided at the cottage.

Please note: There is a beck within 200 metres of the cottage so children should be supervised.

As the cottage is located in woodland the surrounding area is very uneven so care should be taken.

There is garage to store bikes and boats.

Wild Escapes: Trees is featured in our new travel book, Wild Escapes, available to buy online or in National Trust shops. From rugged coastline to secluded woodland, it's filled with inspiration from far-reaching corners of the UK for your next adventure.