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Bay Tree Cottage

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1098325)

Customer rating

4.6★

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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25 Customer Review(s)

  • Penny

    “This was even better than I hoped it would be.”

    I wanted a base fairly close to town which had an open fire. The cottage is so welcoming and has everything required. The heating was good , kitchen fully equipped ( though I did bring my own coffee machine with me rather than using the cafetière!). The beds were some of the most comfortable slept in, so despite long walks I had no stiffness in the mornings ! The shower can be a bit temperamental, which I’m sure will get addressed soon. And the views from windows and front door are fantastic ...

    I wanted a base fairly close to town which had an open fire. The cottage is so welcoming and has everything required. The heating was good , kitchen fully equipped ( though I did bring my own coffee machine with me rather than using the cafetière!). The beds were some of the most comfortable slept in, so despite long walks I had no stiffness in the mornings ! The shower can be a bit temperamental, which I’m sure will get addressed soon. And the views from windows and front door are fantastic even in February. I would love to return again in a few months. My only suggestion would be for a welcoming pack to give information such as Wifi so that it wasn’t necessary to try to read the hub code in the dim area where it is placed and where the heating thermostat was. I am not familiar with that type of system so it took me some time before I tried pushing a button on the wall, which then illuminated its settings and was easy to adjust. Parking was fine but definitely only for one ideally small car. I would definitely consider this property if staying in the Lakes again.

    - Penny, February 2026
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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double
  • Shower room with basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room with open fire.
  • MONDAY OR FRIDAY ARRIVALS ONLY WITH BAY TREE COTTAGE
  • Gas central heating with open fire
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, iron & ironing board, TV, DVD, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Enclosed patio with furniture
  • Off road parking for 1 car
  • One dog allowed
  • No smoking
  • Pub 5 min walk
  • Shop 7 min walk
  • Waterhead Pier 12 min walk.

Awards

The property

This luxuriously refurbished double-fronted cottage is everything to every lover of Lakeland life.

It's only a stroll away from the vibrant shops, restaurants and traditional pubs of Ambleside, and also the shores of Lake Windermere where cruisers depart to ferry you the full length of the lake.

The cottage is gently elevated to give superb fell and valley views from both bedrooms and garden.

The interior is characterised by traditional features and embellished with designer furnishings, tastefully blending character and contemporary.

A truly romantic retreat, or simply a perfect place to spend quality time with family or friends.

== Accommodation in detail Parking right outside the cottage.

Entrance porch (complete with Bay Tree) opens into light, spacious lounge with oak floor and open fire, leather sofas and picture windows.

Well-equipped kitchen/dining room overlooks the garden, with French doors leading to furnished patio.

On the first floor, both bedrooms are beautifully coordinated and resplendent with fine and far-reaching views.

Spacious and elegant shower room also on first floor. Location Ambleside's friendly character, comfy cafes, fantastic restaurants and traditional pubs combine with a great location from which to explore the rest of the Lakes.

From Waterhead Pier in Ambleside, the Windermere Lake Cruisers take you the full length of the lake, with stops at Bowness and Lakeside.

The A591 connects Ambleside village with Grasmere and Keswick to the north, Windermere and Bowness to the south, and journeys west to the delights of Hawkshead and Coniston are just as easy.Walks abound in the area, and Ambleside is a great place to start with excellent outdoor equipment shops offering advice and inspiration.

MONDAY OR FRIDAY ARRIVALS ONLY WITH FALLS VIEW COTTAGE

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

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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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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  • Off-season
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