Stepping Stones Guest House
Ambleside, Cumbria

A warm welcome awaits you at the friendly run Stepping Stones Country House. A beautiful Lakeland house in possibly one of the most idyllic locations in the Lake District. One mile from Ambleside, Stepping Stones fronts the River Rothay overlooking the famous "Stepping Stones" and has spectacular views of the fells and open countryside. Set in two acres of landscaped gardens with ample private parking.Stepping Stones is totally non-smoking.

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Ambleside, at the heart of the southern Lake District, is beautiful but busy. Its scenic setting, one mile north of Lake Windermere, guarantees its popularity. Grey stone houses, B&B's, hotels, galleries, and shops catering to the tourists abound. A short walk from Ambleside's centre is the location of the 70ft. (21m) waterfall, Stock Ghyll Force, which used to power several mills. The old Corn Mill-there was a mill on the site as early as 1335-now houses shops. Near Ambleside is Rydal Mount, home to William Wordsworth from 1813 until his death in 1850. It is little changed since that time and houses memorabilia of the poet. There are beautiful landscaped gardens and a walk on the property. The view over Rydal Water is said to have inspired Wordsworth's poetry.