Cobblestone Cottage

A lovely tiny cottage right in the centre of Ambleside.

It is tucked away from the noise of the town, and the outside seating area was lovely. The downstairs living, kitchen, and dining area was well equipped and comfortable. Upstairs, the bedroom was lovely and comfortable, and the shower room was perfectly fine. There is very little to fault here. However, I would have liked a smaller frying pan, just to do a few mushrooms. The wall lights in the living area didn’t work properly and gave out very little light. There is a warning about the stairs and the tight access in the bedroom. If you regularly get up during the night for the loo, I advise you sleep near the window. My partner slept on the other side and had difficulty getting around the end of the bed without nearly tripping over the duvet and falling down the stairs during the night. With regard to unloading and parking, be aware that it is a very narrow road with no space to stop and unload without causing a blockage. Roadside spaces are sparse and also require vouchers. The parking voucher has to be collected from the cottage first; otherwise, you have to pay for parking unnecessarily. The voucher is valid in the Rydal Road and Lake Road car parks, not the large one at Miller Bridge. On the whole, I really liked this cottage and would consider it again if we return to Ambleside.

A lovely cosy and warm cottage right in the centre of Ambleside.

Thank you. The bed would benefit from a new duvet that fitted the cover and wasn’t lumpy and stained!

This is our second stay at Cobblestone Cottage.

It's a really handy place to stay in Ambleside and perfect for us as a couple. We really appreciated the Christmas decorations this time too! The only downsides were cleanliness (we had to hoover as it was really dusty behind the bed and we have dust allergies) and we would have liked a bigger duvet. Apart from those niggles we had a lovely stay and will be coming back next year!

Have stayed here before and could be real gem.

On the previous occasion, a few years ago property was very dusty. Unfortunately much worse on this occasion and dirty in and around shower and bathroom. Light on bathroom mirror doesn't work, free standing mirror in bedroom broken, cover on boiler hanging down and a danger on walking up stairs, wall cracked on stairway, settee very uncomfortable, TV tiny, hob very greasy and dirty. All in all a bad experience and decided to leave early. Did suggest to Lakelovers that owner should stay and see condition of property. Definitely will be back to Lakes, unlikely to be back at Cobblestone.

We really loved this very cute and cosy little cottage in the middle of Ambleside and we will definitely be staying again!

It's not very easy to find as it's off the street, thankfully a local taxi driver knew where it was. The only downside we found was that the drying function on the washing machine in the outside didn't seem to be working properly, but that was a minor quibble as overall the cottage was perfect for our anniversary.

Sofa not comfortable, no oven, bathroom basin partially blocked, top of stairs needs a safety gate or something similar, plus side very comfy bed, good location and nice and quiet.

Tricky to find.

Perfectly located.

Only one glass. Hob is very slow Needs a deep clean.

Central location in town.

Outside space is not realistic as a selling point. Described as 'romantic' but upstairs is 'pokey' Sofa needs changing. Cooking facilities are only really microwave heating - hob and oven functions are slow.

The fact that we had to park in a car park away from the cottage would mean I wouldn't go back.

The light going up the alleyway did not come on ,it was pitch black and I tripped up the stairs going up to cottage.It wasn't very private as a workshop is right next door.The cottage was clean and very nice and well located.

Like previous reviews, the property really needs a deep clean , the patio does require weeding .

I found the sofa so uncomfortable I spent the evening sat on a garden chair. On a positive note the bed was clean, also lovely fluffy white towels provided. Only one toilet roll , I ensured I left a couple for the next guests.

In need of a good clean.

Property needed some basic redecorating and a good cleaner. Was dusty and had a musty smell. Windows filthy and someone had left their underwear in cupboard. The patio could have done with weeding too. Otherwise it was lovely functional cottage and nice and quiet. Great location in Ambleside. Comfortable bed, good storage and well equipped kitchen

A great location in the center of Ambleside, with everything you need for a relaxed visit.

In fact I have already booked it again for Late June !!

A tidy, compact cottage right in the heart of Ambleside.

Handy for shops, pubs, restaurants and the buses. Well equipped and clean.

If you want a good full night’s sleep this property isn’t for you… boiler is situated opposite the bed and sounds like Norbot from Wallace and Gromit recharging.

There also could’ve been a little welcome pack with some tea, coffee and milk- when you’ve had a long journey the last thing you want to do is have to go back out and buy milk. Just a suggestion. Overall good location and suitable for a short stay. Wouldn’t necessarily say it’s worth the money.

Great location.

Very clean and well appointed. Could do with instructions on how to use the hob and microwave/oven.

Cobblestone Cottage in Ambleside is quaint and cosy.

Well maintained, equipped and clean. The bed was extremely comfortable with good pillows. Only two slight niggles. 1; the sofa, not very comfortable. 2; the duvet seemed to be a very small double and only just fit the bed. Location is perfect to spend a few days and not have to use your car. ( parking permit included). Restaurants, cafes and Traditional pubs abound. There's even a cinema. We spent 5 days there, walked to Stock Ghyll Force and had an amazing cream tea at The Force visitor centre with amazing views over Windermere. Caught the steamer to Bowness and visited The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. And spent a day in Ambleside shopping in the various outdoor wear shops, unique gift shops and saw The Bridge House. I would definitely recommend Cobblestone Cottage as a base and wouldn't hesitate to book again should we ever return.

Could do with a new sofa no very comfortable apart from that we enjoyed the stay

A nice little property in a central position ideal for the town facilities.

Unfortunately a downturn in the weather required us to use the central heating but this proved impossible and needed further/better instructions.

It was quirky.

..quaint and comfortable..great location in town. I would recommend it to others but make the following house keeping suggestions. The kitchen knives are blunt and cheap..couldn't cut vegetables. The washing machine was full of old laundry and no detergents. The I fo books could do with updating also instructions on how to turn heater on...I couldn't work it out.

Nicely positioned in the centre of Ambleside, yet so quiet.

We found the well equipped property an ideal base for our walking break. Some may find the size of the property a problem, this didn't bother us at all.

The location description needs to be updated as there are no blue doors but black.

There were fragments of broken glass near the entrance door and one of the outside chairs was broken which was reported but nothing done. Visitors are asked to empty the bins on leaving into the council bin but where are the council bins?.

Cottage was lovely and exactly as advertised.

It had everything we needed., with the location central to Ambleside and a short walk to anywhere in the village, just perfect. The only problem is the car parking,. Although the parking permit system is simple, we couldn't find a space in any of the 4 small local car parks that took the permit, but that's Ambleside in the summer for you...busy. The only car parking we could find was in the only car park in the village where the permit isn't allowed, so we had to pay £6 for the first day and then get up at 7:30am the following day to move the car before needing to pay again, but managed to find a bay in one of the allowed car parks, parking wasn't a problem afterwards as we didn't move the car!

Nice little cottage, well equipped and a pleasant little outside area for sipping a glass of wine in the evening.

A great base to explore the area from. We particularly liked the good quality towels, the shower and the dishwasher. Our only negative was the staircase which was steep and had no banister. Also the top step was very close to the end of the bed making it dangerous if one needed the loo in the night. Perhaps a baby/safety gate at the top may help?

Ideal situation in the centre of Ambleside, however really needs a deep clean Grease ++ on cooker Dust ++++ everywhere Blinds on door and in kitchen really dirty and grotty Hairs left in bathroom Settee very uncomfortable Otherwise really enjoyed the stay and was well fitted out and would certainly consider using again if cleaner.

Lovely little cottage.

Nicely presented, clean and well maintained.

Chopping board missing

Stayed at Cobblestone Cottage for our honeymoon.

Very cosy & comfortable Free parking pass provided.Nicely secluded,yet right in the centre of the Ambleside Town.All household supplies provided.Price very reasonable.Will definitely stay again.

Excellent cottage for 2.

Great location in the centre of ambleside. Would definitely stay here again.

This property barely deserves the title "cottage".

We have more living accomodation in our motorhome. The "cottage" was also in need of a proper clean. Skirting boards and radiators clearly don't feature on the cleaners list. This accomodation is not suitable for anything more than a weekend and even that only at a push.

The property was as described and pictured, small but comfortable and very well located in Ambleside and for exploring the Lakes in general.

The cooking facilities are minimal but we (a couple) managed to cook a few meals perfectly well on the hob and with the microwave, and the property comes supplied with plenty of cooking equipment and crockery. The bathroom appears newly refurbished and is smartly decorated with a powerful shower. It is a nice quiet retreat, away from traffic and though some noise can be heard from the workshop next door, they were very considerate to be quiet before 9am. Supplies at the property are very limited and, as a self catering property, we would have expected some basic self catering essentials to be provided such as cooking oil, salt and pepper, kitchen roll and toilet roll (only 1 supplied) so unfortunately we had to do a quick unplanned shop. There is a sticker on the boiler switch requesting the boiler is not switched off, however the radiator was on when we arrived (July) and the radiator valve seemingly not working. The timer switch is also very noisy, and given the boiler is positioned adjacent to the bed, is something to be aware of if you struggle to sleep with background noise, as we did. One thing that would have been really helpful to know in advance is that the house is down a small narrow street with limited parking. However there is a parking permit provided in the property that can be used for local car parks, and it is also valid in several other council car parks in towns nearby, which was very useful and saved us a lot of money.

A nice cottage in a great location but far to small for a couple wanting a weeks holiday in the lakes area.

More suited to the one man and his dog scenario just wanting 1 or 2 nights before moving on. The bedroom is to small meaning that the bed is only 18 inches from the top stair. There is a significant risk to anyone using the bathroom at night.

It was a tiny but lovely little cottage, perfect for one or a couple.

It was really quiet, in a little mews off a side street and you would never know it was there, whilst at the same time it was very central in the town centre and close to the bus stops, shops etc. It was a quaint little place with timber beams and had real character. Not much in the way of 'white goods' in the kitchen but you can make do. Overall I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely choose it again.

The interior of the cottage is beginning to look tired, especially in the kitchen, cabinets that do not shut, poorly fitted oven, and the shower needs improving, shower doors fail to meet and close properly, we first visited 8 years ago and it has deteriorated over the years, small amount of investment would make a lot of difference

The cottage was clean and tidy but there were a small number of issues.

There were no dishwasher tablets, no scouring pad for washing up and no black plastic bags (we were asked to put the bed linen in one of these but couldn't find any). Similarly, there was only a single toilet left and many of the light fitting did not have bulbs in them. These are items we would not be expected to take with us and have not needed to on numerous visits to the Lakes on previous occasions when we have stayed in similar accommodation.

Cobblestone Cottage is very sweet and well placed in the centre of Ambleside.

It is MUCH smaller than expected (which does not come across in the photographs) and is all rather tired and in need of a refurb. There is no oven, although there was space for one (just a microwave). Although I think it must have been cleaned some time ago, all of the surfaces in the kitchen and bedroom and bathroom felt dusty and grubby and so I cleaned them all before use. The bedroom was so small that it was a real squeeze to get past the end of the bed (past the open stairway) to get to the bathroom. The bathroom door did not shut (when you see the layout, you will see how important this is). The bed was not at all comfortable and the red plastic sofa was totally out of place and rather horrid. The TV was the size of my iPad. The gas boiler (which I had to look straight at from my bed) kept firing up all night long which disturbed by sleep massively. We were not allowed to turn it off. It could be a fabulous place, despite it’s size. The access was a bit dodgy too and we had to literally squeeze past the electricians van (and we are both slim). A couple of times we also had to step over builders stuff on the floor of the cobbled passage. Not at all good value for money. I run my own AirBNB and my standards are much higher. Disappointing accommodation really.