The Hideaway at Yew Trees, Ullswater

Perfect for travelers who want a weekend home experience in a more unexplored area of Lake District Positive: The house is thoughtfully decorated, with comfortable furniture and modern details throughout. The view from the kitchen and living room is gorgeous--overlooking their garden and with peeks of the lake and mountains behind. Ullswater is remote--there are no supermarkets or corner shops so come ready with all your food and essential cooking ingredients before checking in. We stayed here after a longer stay in Grasmere, which is more quaint but touristy. In Ullswater, the hiking trails and roads were much quieter. Negative: We had some issues upon checking in, but the host responded quickly. One of the showers was unusable due to a plumbing issue and the previous guests had left behind some things.