The Love Shack was built by and for those looking for the kind of understated luxury that doesn't cost the Earth. The house is managed personally by its owners Karen & Adam.

Great care was taken to build the house sustainably and we hope you will enjoy your break with us even more in this knowledge.
This secluded house is finished to a very high specification, situated in its own small fenced woodland with nearby parking and stunning views of Lake Windermere and open fields. Many species of birds and an occasional red squirrel frequent the mature trees surrounding the house.

The Love Shack is accessed via an imposing covered timber porch beyond which a series of immaculate low timber steps leading upwards to the house. A generous hallway allows space for boots / rucksacks etc and up another small flight of steps you are led into the main open plan living space. Oak flooring and large picture windows generously reflect the dappled woodland light throughout the interior, whilst in winter the leafless trees allow sun and warmth to flood the space.

We have enjoyed furnishing the house comfortably and ethically, with our own characterful mix of bespoke pieces by a local joiner, curios and collectibles (mainly 20th C Modern) and new classics such as the circular Heal's 'Love Seat'.
The interior is decorated with local reclaimed timber, natural wallcoverings and organic paints. Low-energy lighting is used throughout, and we are establishing a green roof on the house.

• One double bedroom with canopy bed, organic cotton linens, inset balcony, built-in wardrobe & picture window overlooking Lake Windermere, DAB radio. Reached by short enclosed staircase from living area (partially mezzanine)
  
• One open-plan south-facing living space accessed by staircase, with french doors onto large elevated deck with low-level lighting. Picture windows on two aspects. Compact modern kitchen (Corian worktops, halogen hob, combi oven / microwave, fridge with icebox); sitting area, flatscreen TV (NB-no satellite, just DVDs!) / DVD player, Bose iPod dock, phone, wireless broadband & woodburning stove; dining area with electric heater; concealed washer / dryer
• Small modern bathroom with Japanese style square bath, towel warmer, shower and window with woodland view.
• Outdoor timber deck with firepit & furniture
• Covered entry porch & timber walkway with external lighting, deer fence around boundary with gate
  

What's included?
All bedlinens & towels / Unlimited broadband / Welcome tray / Small supply of store cupboard essentials (incl. washing up liquid, toilet roll, salt / pepper, milk, butter, olive oil, tea, preserves etc). We are committed to environmental awareness so have decided to charge guests at cost for the electricity that they use - as the house is so well insulated this is usually very modest!
In winter we supply a good few days worth of logs, thereafter guests can find them easily at local shops and garages. Mobile phone reception is patchy in the Lakes so we provide a landline at the house.
The local milkman can deliver milk and many other groceries to the house on request. if you're travelling without a car we may be able to help you by dropping off some shopping ahead of your arrival.
The house is cleaned using environmentally-friendly products only.

For more details on the above see our Terms & Conditions.

Occupancy
The Love Shack's interior is fairly compact, so is suited to couples (single sex couples welcome) and singles. We welcome babies under 12 months (please bring your own travel cot & bedding), but please note that the house has two staircases and the garden is steeply sloped and unenclosed in places. We can also accommodate a well-behaved dog by prior arrangement (though please don't leave it unattended in the house).
We can provide a lovely (antique!) highchair on request.

Let us do the cooking!
We love to cook and can cater for special diets with notice. Using local (sometimes from our own veg patch!) and where at all possible, organic fresh produce, we can provide pre-prepared meals to your door – either cold picnic style, or with simple cooking / heating instructions for you to serve at your convenience.

Sample menus:
Chicory, mint and orange salad
Game pie with celeriac mash
Rhubarb & custard fool with shortbread fingers
£35 (for 2 persons)

Something a bit more special:
Salad of seasonal leaves & marinated wild mushrooms with Cumbrian air-dried ham
Home-made ravioli of monkfish and Morecambe Bay prawns
Summer pudding with creme fraiche
A selection of cheeses
£50 (for 2 persons) or £75 incl. champagne

Crudites with home-made lemon & caper mayonnaise
Local cheese & home-made pickle sandwiches
Cumberland sausage rolls
Lemon drizzle cake
Fresh fruit salad with home-grown berries
£25 (2 persons)