Cross Brow

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Ivan
March 2022

“Perfect accommodation & location , outdoor space a bonus .”

Slight problem with hot water , but rectified as soon as the owner was informed !

Slight problem with hot water , but rectified as soon as the owner was informed ! Would love to revisit as long as there’s no drastic price increase !

- Ivan, March 2022
C March 2022

“Cross Brow was a lovely clean and very well equipped property.”

Having a Large Smart TV in the Lounge would have made our stay even better. The garden was lovely but there was a lot of steps which could be a problem if like us you have poor mobility.

- C, March 2022
Lisa December 2021

“Wonderful cottage everything you need great location very clean and a beautiful garden that would be great in the summer months.”

...there is a couple of things that are only suggestion ::bigger towels for the bathrooms and I would take the bathroom fans off a timer and make come on with the light switch ..

- Lisa, December 2021
Jarrod December 2021

“Lovely cottage, repeat visit and would stay again.”

Close to the centre and very well appointed. Great to have a log burner. Strangely, there were no teaspoons!!! There were last December so not sure why they were missing this time. Plenty of other crockery, glassware and cutlery, in fact pretty much everything else we could want in a property. The bathrooms are quite cold, especially the en-suite shower room, kept the main bathroom warm by leaving the door open to the corridor upstairs which was always warm. We had lovely large bath sheets last December but this year they were small, not a major issue but couldn’t wrap ourselves in them at all. Not major issues but just stopped it being 5 stars.

- Jarrod, December 2021
Emma November 2021

“This is the third or fourth time we’ve stayed at Crossbrow and commend the cleanliness always and the quality.”

However the mattress in the main bedroom to the left of the stairs desperately needs replacing, it’s very uncomfortable and needed replacing on our previous visits. Also some thicker pillows are needed and some cushions for the sofas please. Overall another good stay but we would want to know that mattress has been replaced before our next booking and having met the owners previously I’m sure they will want to address this. Many thanks

- Emma, November 2021
Daniel November 2021

“A lovely cottage close to all you could want in Ambleside.”

Loved the garden - even in November. What a great kitchen - invites you to want to cook!

- Daniel, November 2021
Dawn July 2021

“Loved the property and bonus was a bbq even though we were told it didn’t have one.”

Only comment I’d like to make is when we looked to rebook for next year same week in July the price has gone up by just under £1000 . I think this is an enormous price increase and unfortunately has put us off rebooking again.

- Dawn, July 2021
Gillian June 2021

“Spacious, comfortable house with large, attractive garden, with several seating areas.”

Very close to the centre of Ambleside, but in a peaceful location. Would book again

- Gillian, June 2021
Nick June 2021

“Lovely cottage, as good as it looked and seemed from the write up.”

Perfect position in Ambleside. Would definitely consider it again for a future break.

- Nick, June 2021
Ian December 2020

“The shortfall of towels and logs was sorted out promptly thanks.”

4 out of 8 table lamps had failed light bulbs, with no spares in the property. I left them out for the cleaner.

- Ian, December 2020
Jarrod December 2020

“We booked with Lakelovers and as usual, everything was just as we had hoped and expected, our only issue was the delay in the reimbursement of our good housekeeping bond.”

; in the past, this had always been returned a few days following our holiday, but this took a month to return, and I was told by Sykes this was due to the merger. I was given 3 different dates when I should have received the money, and I had to make 5 phone calls before I finally received it; one of the call handlers also told me I would receive some compensation but this did not materialise. I understand Sykes don’t usually ask for (and therefore have to return), deposits, but I am sure they were aware of this practice prior to the merger and it is disappointing they were not prepared for it.

- Jarrod, December 2020
Mr Kinsey Nov 2019

“Amazing Cottage,great location only a couple of minutes walk into Ambleside.”

Look forward to re booking this cottage for next year

- Mr Kinsey, Nov 2019
Mrs Sue O'Donnell Jul 2019

“The house was very smart and the gardens are absolutely beautiful.”

- Mrs Sue O'Donnell, Jul 2019
Carrick Nov -0001

“The best things about our stay were: The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere.”

Also the parking is excellent.

- Carrick, Nov -0001
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The property

This gorgeous traditional detached and spacious Lakeland farmhouse nestles in a sleepy backwater only a two minute stroll from the heart of picturesque Ambleside. Spread out in luxury inside with sophisticated style and superb facilities to hand. Step outside and relax awhile on the lawn or dine al fresco on the paved patio. Flexible room options allow your party to select the best bed combination to suit your needs (see below). Plenty of bathroom/shower facilities ensure no one is left waiting…The pretty setting is peaceful and beautiful within such a central location. The roomy and gracious interior has to be seen to be fully appreciated and you will notice the quality of all the fixtures and fittings. Only literally a stone's throw away is cosmopolitan Ambleside, alive with excellent restaurants and bars to tempt you out and walks are in abundance straight from your doorstep. Cross Brow is designed to provide a perfect holiday at any time of the year and help recharge those batteries.==Accommodation in detailThe large lawned garden and patios with wonderful vantage points surround the property and you find private parking for three cars right outside. The magnificent living / dining room is flooded with light and has sumptuous furnishings set on oak flooring by the woodburner, designed for relaxation. A second sitting room also has a woodburning stove and wonderful views towards Loughrigg Fell. The adorable kitchen has everything where Nigella herself would feel at home and there is a glass viewing area to the original well. On this level is a cloakroom / 5th WC / wash basin. Upstairs to the gorgeous bedrooms with stunning outlooks and bathroom facilities; 1 king size, 1 king/twin (please specify) and 1 double; 2 en-suites as well as a separate bathroom and separate shower room.Please note that this property accepts babies under 18 months and children of 12yrs and above. Location Just a couple of minutes' stroll from the heart of the village, this fabulous Ambleside self-catering accommodation enjoys the best of both worlds in a popular location. Easy access to the entertainments and facilities of Ambleside village, yet peaceful surroundings and direct access to walks and cycle rides in abundance. Ambleside is a historic Lakeland village on the northern shores of Lake Windermere. The pretty streets are scattered with traditional Lake District cottages and historic buildings, but also packed with sophisticated shops and a very high standard of cafes, pubs and acclaimed Lake District restaurants. There are also two cinemas - perfect for those rainy days! Stroll to Waterhead Pier, just outside the village centre, and you can take a Windermere Lake Cruise to explore Bowness or Lakeside - a great way for the family to explore without any stressful car journeys! There are several historic attractions in Ambleside - the Armitt museum takes a peek into the industrial history of the area, and one of William Wordsworth's family homes can be visited nearby at Rydal Mount & Gardens.

Summary

3 bedrooms: 1 x king size (can be twin if specified), 1 x king, 1 x double
Family bathroom, separate shower room, 2 x en-suites
Kitchen
2 x sitting rooms
Cloakroom with downstairs basin and wc.
Gas central heating
2 x wood burning stoves
Rangemaster oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, TV, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Parking for 3 -4 cars
Garden
Patios and furniture
Infants welcome under 18 months and children over 12 years
Pubs and shops close by
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400.

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About the location

AMBLESIDE

Windermere 4 miles; Grasmere 4 mile; Keswick 15 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.

Infants under 18 mths old and only children over 12 yr old

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1042137)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Perfect accommodation & location , outdoor space a bonus .”

“Cross Brow was a lovely clean and very well equipped property.”

“Wonderful cottage everything you need great location very clean and a beautiful garden that would be great in the summer months.”

“Lovely cottage, repeat visit and would stay again.”

“This is the third or fourth time we’ve stayed at Crossbrow and commend the cleanliness always and the quality.”

“A lovely cottage close to all you could want in Ambleside.”

“Loved the property and bonus was a bbq even though we were told it didn’t have one.”

“Spacious, comfortable house with large, attractive garden, with several seating areas.”

“Lovely cottage, as good as it looked and seemed from the write up.”

“The shortfall of towels and logs was sorted out promptly thanks.”

“We booked with Lakelovers and as usual, everything was just as we had hoped and expected, our only issue was the delay in the reimbursement of our good housekeeping bond.”

“Amazing Cottage,great location only a couple of minutes walk into Ambleside.”