Howegrain Lodge is in a place called Knotts, in Martindale. It's up above Ullswater, on the quieter side.
It's a detached lodge. It sleeps four. Two bedrooms, one bathroom. It's got a 3 Star rating. Everything's on one level, which is good if you don't want stairs. There's a woodburning stove for when it gets chilly.
The garden is enclosed, so it's private. You get a good view of the valley from there.
You can walk straight from the door. The Lake District National Park site has maps and route ideas. For the steamer boats on Ullswater, you drive down to Glenridding. It's a short trip.
The nearest pub is about a mile and a half away. The shop is nearly four miles, so you'd want to do a proper shop on your way in.
Pooley Bridge is a drive, but it's not far. You can get the steamer from there too. The Ullswater Way walk goes right past the bottom of the valley if you're up for a long one.
Inside, it's open plan. There's a washing machine. Bedding and towels are included. The shower is over the bath. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
For other days out, National Trust Lake District properties like Aira Force are within half an hour. Keswick and Penrith are about the same drive.