Grass of Parnassus

Grass of Parnassus: Cumbria

When a home is surrounded by beautiful scenery, the interior really has to up its game in order to stand a chance of being noticed and thankfully that's the case with this address. Large floor-to-ceiling windows let in ample amounts of natural daylight, which dances pleasingly off the wooden floors. Added to that, we liked the kitchen finished in a fetching shade of purple, the cosy wood-burning stove in the living room and the smart-looking bathrooms. Combined all together, it's almost enough to distract you from the stunning view of Lake Ullswater watched over by undulating hilltops. When you're in the mood to swoon, there's a terrace complete with alfresco seating so you can dine with this sweeping panorama in front of your eyes. The property itself sits on the Ullswater Way — a walking route that goes around the water — and you can easily reach other natural landmarks on foot. Aira Force waterfall, for instance, takes just over an hour and a half.

Home truths:
*There's private parking available for up to six cars
*A cot and highchair are available to hire at a cost of £10 and £5 respectively
*Logs are provided for the wood burner, but guests will need to bring their own pods for the Nespresso machine
*Both the twin bedrooms can be made up as double beds if preferred
*Although the home is split across two levels, there are two bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor
*There's no desk but there's a laptop-friendly workspace on the dining table or kitchen island