Acorns | Ambleside | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.9★

5 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

Katie
August 2024

“Absolutely amazing property, definitely our favourite so far.”

Listening to the waterfall was so lovely. Property has everything you need for a wonderful stay. Nice walk into Ambleside. Hope to be back next year.

Listening to the waterfall was so lovely. Property has everything you need for a wonderful stay. Nice walk into Ambleside. Hope to be back next year.

- Katie, August 2024
Neil June 2024

“Had a lovely stay at Acorns.”

The setting of the apartment was great. The accommodation was perfect for two couples. A very well stocked kitchen and utensils. The only thing I would mention, it could have been better had there been some cleaning products to clean down the oven and work tops. We have had these in previous apartments. Overall a perfect stay and would definitely recommend.

- Neil, June 2024
Jayne May 2024

“Lovely place to stay, comfy beds, great showers and bath and loved the layout of the open plan kitchen/diner/lounge.”

Great to have 2 bath/shower rooms as it was just my husband and I staying so we had one each! Also loved the individual chairs, was fab to put feet up after a long walk and relax on them - so comfy! Location of property was great, 5 - 10 min walk into town. Parking space was a little snug for our large car but my husband got used to it fairly quickly. All in all a fab homely place to stay and we hope to book it again next year!

- Jayne, May 2024
Tim March 2024

“A very nice apartment in a great location.”

Well equipped and comfortable. Great views front and back that would be improved by the Velux windows being cleaned and the misted sitting room windows being replaced.

- Tim, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we have made the owner aware about the windows, we hope you enjoyed your stay overall and hope to welcome you back soon. The owner relations team Property Owner
Lindy February 2024

“Great holiday as always at Acorns, we love it…home from home.”

Already booked twice for 2025 !

- Lindy, February 2024
Claire February 2024

“Absolutely beautiful property in superb location - we have returned home and re booked to come back!”

- Claire, February 2024
Paul November 2023

“Well appointed - well positioned apartment in the beautiful town of Ambleside.”

Roomy open plan (pics do not do it justice) and very comfy sofas and reading chairs. Small balcony with a ghyll view (just) - but little used as very cold - but i imagine gorgeous in the warmer months. Very well stocked kitchen with all the things we needed and much more besides. Be aware this on the way out of town and thus up a hill and then some step steps into the apartment - so not suitable for the less mobile. Brilliant apartment as always from Lakelovers - we look forward to the next trip.

- Paul, November 2023
Lindy November 2023

“Love acorns, a great holiday place to stay.”

We loved the Christmas tree touch by the owners too . Never fails to disappoint

- Lindy, November 2023
Andrew November 2023

“A beautiful and very comfortable place to stay.”

Our 3rd time there and will definitely stay again.

- Andrew, November 2023
Andrew October 2023

“The property was very clean, comfortable and even nicer than it looked on the photographs.”

The location is fantastic with many walks accessible from the property. I can only think of two negatives. 1 - the steps up to the front door are very slippery when wet. 2- the floorboards upstairs are very loud meaning there is no chance of quietly nipping to the toilet through the night, but I'm nit picking here. We have already booked to come back next summer!

- Andrew, October 2023
Ray September 2023

“An excellent place to stay.”

This is our second time and will book again for next year.

- Ray, September 2023
John September 2023

“Charming, comfortable, beautifully equipped, peaceful property in ideal location on edge of Ambleside.”

Within walking distance of shops, buses and Windermere ferries. Thoroughly recommend

- John, September 2023
Zoe August 2023

“We felting was very clean and comfortable.”

It had everything we needed for our family. Thank you for all your help making are holiday one to remember. Would recommend to friends and family. We're even thinking about staying again in the future.

- Zoe, August 2023
Sophie August 2023

“We had a lovely, relaxing stay, everything you could possibly need.”

We would highly recommend staying here, and would love to come again in the future.

- Sophie, August 2023
Jonathan June 2023

“The property was lovely and the perfect size for a family of 5!”

Loved the huge open planned Lounge, Kitchen & Diner - so much room. The location is great, a short 5 min walk down the hill into Ambleside and all the attractions. It's a great place to stay.

- Jonathan, June 2023
Mark May 2023

“Another beautiful week in your property.”

Our third stay here.

- Mark, May 2023

Hi Mark, we're so glad you had another enjoyable stay at Acorns. I hope you have taken away a few special memories and that you are soon planning your next trip away, whether that's in the Lakes or elsewhere. Thank you for letting us know Property Owner
Syed April 2023

“Property was clean inside however stairways and balcony was very dirty.”

I had a 3 years old so had to clean on first day to be able to use the balcony

- Syed, April 2023

Thank you for your comments, We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you again. Property Owner
Laraine March 2023

“Great modern well equipped holiday property.”

Well thought out design. Would love to return in off peak season again

- Laraine, March 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Kayleigh February 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Acorns.”

The apartment is beautifully decorated and well thought out. We stayed as a family of four- 2 adults and 2 children and there was everything we could have needed and more. Definitely one of the best places we have stayed in Ambleside, a perfect base for walks, popping into Ambleside or visiting farther afield in the Lakes. Thank you for a lovely week, we will miss listening to the waterfall every morning over breakfast and would love to come back in the future.

- Kayleigh, February 2023

Thanks, Kayleigh, for letting us know how much you enjoyed Acorns. We hope you manage to return again soon Property Owner
Lindy January 2023

“It’s a great location, very well equipped apartment, love the recent new changes to the lounge area.”

It’s our home from home is Acorns…if you ever sell it be sure to let us know. Already booked again for next February (2024).

- Lindy, January 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Acorns. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Carole January 2023

“Wow - what an amazing place.”

We booked 'Acorns' at short notice as fancied a break in the mountains in January. Absolutely loved it - so warm, comfortable, and the Owners had thought of everything. The weather was 'rubbish' all week, but being able to go back to such a luxurious place after a day out walking more than made up for it. Only one comment - as it rained so much the front door was 'swollen' and stiff to open at times, but just required a 'good shove' to get in :-) Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us.

- Carole, January 2023
Nicholas December 2022

“Acorns is the perfect base for a week in the Lakes.”

Really comfortable accommodation. Great living room area and well appointed kitchen. The bedrooms have comfy beds. The weather was incredibly wet but It didn’t matter as amongst the walks it was nice spending time in the flat. Would definitely recommend Acorns and hope to visit again.

- Nicholas, December 2022
Giles December 2022

“Property was excellent and very enjoyable stay.”

The car parking was a little problematic, especially with three large cars occupying the spaces for the neighbouring properties. Maybe worth mentioning that a smaller car would be preferable?

- Giles, December 2022
Peter November 2022

“Brilliant week.”

Very comfortable property,everything you could need.Good furnishings and finished to a high standard.One suggestion,I can only get the bath water as hot as the shower,due to the scalding setting on shower.Tap water from the sink much hotter.By the time the bath fills the water has cooled down;perhaps I’m doing something wrong.Showers great,would definitely stay again. Thanks,Pete M.

- Peter, November 2022
Ray October 2022

“A lovely place to stay, very spacious for 3 people.”

We had a problem in the back bedroom with wasps and couldn't open the window all week. We contacted you but didn't receive a reply back. We had a few wasps in the room each day. It was also mentioned by previous guests.

- Ray, October 2022
Lindsay September 2022

“The accommodation is very good and the recent improvements bring it up to date.”

It is well equipped, comfortable and close to amenities. The two problems we experienced were attended to quickly. The upstairs bathroom sink was blocked and a wasp nest on balcony was a nuisance as we couldn’t use it. The nest was still active when we left however. The freezer does need defrosting but is usable. The biggest issue however is that the bedroom floorboards squeak excessively and if both bedrooms are in use a decent nights sleep is out of the question! If this is sorted Acorns would be excellent.

- Lindsay, September 2022
Sandra August 2022

“The apartment was outstanding in every way.”

It had everything we would have wished and it was extremely clean & well-equipped. We would love to return to it in the future as it was perfectly positioned for the town, yet very quiet. We have visited Ambleside many times and this accommodation was by far the best. Many thanks to the owners for sharing it!

- Sandra, August 2022

Fantastic to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the property gave you what you needed. Thank you very much for your feedback - it's so useful to hear both positive and negative exeriences. We do hope you manage to come back again soon! Property Owner
Helen June 2022

“We have stayed in Acorns many times.”

It is a lovely apartment and the recent changes have made it more comfortable. It is very conveniently located and is a really quiet apartment. Excellent base for Ambleside

- Helen, June 2022

Thank you for your lovely comments - we are really pleased you liked the refurbishments and enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Andrew March 2022

“Fantastic apartment we enjoyed everything about it”

- Andrew, March 2022
Andrew December 2021

“The apartment is lovely however there are small things that let it down, bulbs broken with no replacements (wall light, cooker hood bulb) Door handles broken (living room door handle broken and slammed shut if not wedged and downstairs bathroom won’t lock properly).”

Security was an issue too - letter box flap on back kept falling off making it really easy to put your hand through to twist the lock and open the front door. There was also a build up of dust etc behind all of the beds.

- Andrew, December 2021

Thank you for taking the time to provide additional feedback following your stay at Acorns. Acorns has since changed ownership and the new owners will be carrying out a refurbishment, among the things to be changed are all the door handles and the letter box. Cleaning will be improved and the cooker hood bulb has been changed. We do hope that despite these issues you will return to Acorn in the near future. Property Owner
Lindy November 2021

“We love Acorns, it has everything we want in accommodation, perfectly situated and since opening up the kitchen to the lounge diner it ticks all boxes.”

- Lindy, November 2021
Nicola November 2021

“Excellent standard of accommodation.”

Great for relaxing and cooking meals. Very handy for Ambleside even the hill. My wife’s first bath did result in a mass of dirt traced to the bath plug but other than that no issues. Personally I missed my coffee maker (nespresso) but next time will take it. Great place and great break.

- Nicola, November 2021

We would like to thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the property and the location. We have passed the comments on regarding the coffee machine to the owner for their consideration. With regards to the plug, they will ensure that this is checked every time as it may have been out of use for a while. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back to Acorns again soon! Property Owner
Doreen September 2021

“The Acorns was really good, well appointed and we really couldn't find fault with the flat.”

our problem was that it was situated up the Kirkstone pass which meant it was unsuitable as we are of the age when knees start creaking & the balance is not as it should be we had to resort to using the car to get down the hill and then park up, at a cost, when we wanted to go anywhere. I would certainly recommend the Acorns but perhaps you could make people aware of this minor problem.

- Doreen, September 2021
Ishak August 2021

“Beautiful apartment at the top of the hill with a view of the mountains.”

Luxurious and comfortable. There were board games too, which the kids enjoyed playing in the evenings. Town is just five minutes walk. I would return again if it were not so far...

- Ishak, August 2021
Stephanie July 2021

“It is a lovely apartment well furnished and decorated.”

We were very comfortable and would happily stay here again. The only two negative features were the steep stairs to the front door when carrying luggage and the snug parking, but still a good experience.

- Stephanie, July 2021

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Summary

Highly Commended Duplex Apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size, 1 x triple (From June this room with be 1 Superking zip-link and 1 single)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Lower-ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Hairdryer
Travel cot and highchair available
Private parking for one car
Sorry, no pets and no smoking

The property

Acorns is a very stylish, modern and comfortable apartment on two floors with a private entrance, via a balcony with a bench and good views to Fairfield. Clients who know the area will appreciate how little need there is to use the car - there are fine walks to be had in the surrounding hills - the Fairfield Horseshoe, Loughrigg and Wansfell will beckon the keen walkers amongst you. For less strenuous days try the Rydal Round or a stroll round the Ambleside Heritage Trail which takes you to some of the most interesting old parts of the village. Make the most of the scenery with a delightful lake cruise or come out-of-season to do your Christmas shopping in our delightful individual shops. Accommodation: The entrance hall leads to a very spacious lounge/dining room with corner sofa, reading area, large flat screen smart TV with Freeview, DVD and wi-fi. Patio doors open onto a shady balcony with garden table and chairs, overlooking the river. Beautiful new kitchen with breakfast bar area and views towards Fairfield. Upstairs are two very stylish bedrooms, a king size room and a large room with three single beds (From June this room with be 1 Superking zip-link and 1 single). Modern family bathroom (bath with shower over, basin, and wc) and second shower room (shower, basin and wc) in the lower hallway. The owners have created an extremely comfortable home from home with ample space for a family or two couples wishing to stay together with excellent facilities including plenty of home comforts, gas central heating and fitted carpets. Outside: Private parking for one car in a numbered space. Ambleside centre half mile down the hill. Sorry no pets * non-smoking * duvets/beds made up for arrival * auto washer/dryer * electric hob/fan oven * dishwasher * fridge/freezer * microwave * gas central heating * gas and electricity included * free wi-fi * private parking * travel cot and high chair available - please order * towels available - please order * Ambleside and fells 5 mins walk

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

About the location

AMBLESIDE

Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Absolutely amazing property, definitely our favourite so far.”

“Had a lovely stay at Acorns.”

“Lovely place to stay, comfy beds, great showers and bath and loved the layout of the open plan kitchen/diner/lounge.”

“A very nice apartment in a great location.”

“Great holiday as always at Acorns, we love it…home from home.”

“Absolutely beautiful property in superb location - we have returned home and re booked to come back!”

“Well appointed - well positioned apartment in the beautiful town of Ambleside.”

“Love acorns, a great holiday place to stay.”

“A beautiful and very comfortable place to stay.”

“The property was very clean, comfortable and even nicer than it looked on the photographs.”

“An excellent place to stay.”

“Charming, comfortable, beautifully equipped, peaceful property in ideal location on edge of Ambleside.”

“We felting was very clean and comfortable.”

“We had a lovely, relaxing stay, everything you could possibly need.”

“The property was lovely and the perfect size for a family of 5!”

“Another beautiful week in your property.”

“Property was clean inside however stairways and balcony was very dirty.”

“Great modern well equipped holiday property.”

“We had a lovely stay at Acorns.”

“It’s a great location, very well equipped apartment, love the recent new changes to the lounge area.”

“Wow - what an amazing place.”

“Acorns is the perfect base for a week in the Lakes.”

“Property was excellent and very enjoyable stay.”

“Brilliant week.”

“A lovely place to stay, very spacious for 3 people.”

“The accommodation is very good and the recent improvements bring it up to date.”

“The apartment was outstanding in every way.”

“We have stayed in Acorns many times.”

“Fantastic apartment we enjoyed everything about it”

“The apartment is lovely however there are small things that let it down, bulbs broken with no replacements (wall light, cooker hood bulb) Door handles broken (living room door handle broken and slammed shut if not wedged and downstairs bathroom won’t lock properly).”

“We love Acorns, it has everything we want in accommodation, perfectly situated and since opening up the kitchen to the lounge diner it ticks all boxes.”

“Excellent standard of accommodation.”

“The Acorns was really good, well appointed and we really couldn't find fault with the flat.”

“Beautiful apartment at the top of the hill with a view of the mountains.”

“It is a lovely apartment well furnished and decorated.”

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About the location

AMBLESIDE