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Byways

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1152933)

Customer rating

4.9★

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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18 Customer Review(s)

  • Malcolm

    “From first arriving, right up until leaving we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.”

    The cottage was tastefully decorated with lovely furnishings, and everything was to a very high standard. We were really impressed. We obviously were out seeing the Lake District a fair bit but it was always lovely to come home to, both in the cottage itself, and sat in or outside of the garden room. A very quiet and relaxing spot. Will hopefully return. Just to point out for guests, it is a climb back up from Ambleside, but it's manageable walk.

    The cottage was tastefully decorated with lovely furnishings, and everything was to a very high standard. We were really impressed. We obviously were out seeing the Lake District a fair bit but it was always lovely to come home to, both in the cottage itself, and sat in or outside of the garden room. A very quiet and relaxing spot. Will hopefully return. Just to point out for guests, it is a climb back up from Ambleside, but it's manageable walk.

    - Malcolm, July 2026
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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating and underfloor heating in bathroom
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle
  • Nespresso coffee machine (takes Vertuo pods)
  • Smart TV with Freeview, TV, Bose sound system, WiFi, selection of walking books, maps, games and DVD’s
  • Fuel and power for inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture and summer house
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.4 miles pub 0.3 miles
  • Note The summer house can also be used as bike storage

The property

Byways is a charming Lakeland cottage with traditional beams, sociable living space and a pretty summer house.

Situated just a few minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside with spectacular fell views. You are welcomed into the cottage with a bright sitting room featuring traditional wooden beams and a cosy log burning stove.

A well laid out kitchen / diner is the perfect place to prepare family meals and share them over a social oak dining table.

The ground floor is complete with a modern family bathroom and convenient utility room. Upstairs you’ll discover two bedrooms; a spacious king size room with pretty window seat, Freeview TV and views across Wansfell alongside a comfortable twin room with views over the Fairfield Horseshoe.

At Byways you can relax in a pretty cottage garden with patio area and splendid summer house.

Bicycles can be stored in the summer house and parking is available for two cars making this property perfect for two couples. With its close proximity to Ambleside, Byways provides everything you need for a magical self catered holiday.

Wander into the village to explore the vibrant shops, settle down for an evening meal and catch a film in one of Ambleside’s two independent cinemas. A gentle walk will bring to you the northern shore of Lake Windermere or an exhilarating climb up Loughrigg will provide wonderful views across the whole lake. On the A591, Ambleside provides a great base for exploring the wider Lake District with Grasmere, Coniston and Elterwater within easy reach. Byways holiday cottage provides the perfect blend of traditional features with contemporary decor for an outstanding holiday in the Lake District.

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, including the popular eateries of Misto, Sheila's Cottage, and The Lily Bar. 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:

  • Winter

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