Fell Cottage | Ambleside | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

Sarah
August 2024

“Perfect, lovely home.”

Definitely recommend 100%! Will be staying here again

Definitely recommend 100%! Will be staying here again

- Sarah, August 2024

Thank you for your lovely review Sarah. Glad you had a nice stay and look forward to welcoming you back in future. Property Owner
Sarah August 2024

“We loved our time at Fell Cottage.”

Thank you for the welcome goodies. A really comfortable stay with wonderful views from the upstairs windows.

- Sarah, August 2024
Angela July 2024

“A lovely comfortable cottage right in the centre of Ambleside.”

Well equipped and very clean. Great showers, a lovely bath. Kitchen would be cramped with 6 people in as would the living room but we were only 4 so plenty of space once we moved a chair away from the table.

- Angela, July 2024
Amy June 2024

“Fell cottage is beautiful.”

It has fresh and clean decor and has everything that you need for a comfortable stay. The cottage is located in the heart of Ambleside and is only a short walk from most places. There are so many things to do and see around this area of the Lake District and there are plenty of places to eat and drink. Right on the door step is Wansfell Pike, a great walk (advanced) with spectacular views across lake Windermere when you reach the top! For a very special dining experience we recommend the old stamp house and their taster menu, great atmosphere with incredible food, so worthy of their Michelin star! We Highly recommend a trip to Ambleside and staying at fell cottage.

- Amy, June 2024
Rachel June 2024

“Great location, the facilities of the house are brilliant.”

Thanks for another brilliant stay

- Rachel, June 2024
Jane May 2024

“Wonderful property, comfortable, well equiped, great location near the centre of Ambleside but still very quiet.”

We would certainly book again!

- Jane, May 2024
Alison May 2024

“We enjoyed our stay, the cottage was in a great location and overall it was clean and tidy.”

A lovely gesture with the biscuits and Prosecco Downstairs bathroom could have been a bit cleaner Some of the sheets had stains on them The toaster hadn’t been cleaned out

- Alison, May 2024
Laura March 2024

“It was a lovely well situated cottage.”

Well equipped kitchen, lovely shower and bath. The one thing that was a bit tricky was the positioning of the TV and sofas. Otherwise, perfect. Thanks!

- Laura, March 2024
Dale March 2024

“We had a great short stay.”

The cottage is in fantastic position - really central and close to all amenities. It was very well presented and clean and tidy on arrival. The only slight negative is the parking as we could not park on the street on the first night as it was full so had to pay for parking for one vehicle.

- Dale, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the property and all the local area has to offer. Lakelovers Owner Team Property Owner
Steven January 2024

“The property was lovely and in a great location but lacked some care an attention.”

There were cobwebs on the ceiling and a dirty pan in the drawer on arrival, they was lots of chipped crockery, only one bin liner for a four night stay and no teabags. The second parking permit was appreciated, but clearer information is required. Arriving on a Sunday the office was closed and it was difficult to work out how the business pass could be used from the council website and took a 20 minute phone conversation and a return e-mail to clarify this whilst the car had been parked incorrectly overnight. This could have been easily prevented.

- Steven, January 2024
Anita January 2024

“Everything about the cottage was perfect.”

The only challenge we had was booking through VRBO. When we needed to make a change it was a three-step process: VRBO --> Sykes --> Owner and it took multiple international phone calls to resolve a very simple request.

- Anita, January 2024
Elizabeth December 2023

“Had a wonderful Christmas stay at Fell Cottage.”

A very cosy and warm cottage and probably one of the best we’ve stayed in over the many years of coming to the Lakes. The utility room was great to dry all the walking kit and leave the boots in. The kitchen was well equipped which enabled us to cook a full Christmas dinner! A beautiful big bathroom and a great bath which was lovely after a long walk. A few cleaning products would have been good just to wipe the surfaces down. Not a big problem as I bought some from Tesco’s. Would definitely recommend and most definitely will return. Thank you so much

- Elizabeth, December 2023
Ruth December 2023

“A beautiful characterful cottage in the heart of Ambleside.”

Easy walking access to the village. Parking was never an issue.

- Ruth, December 2023
Helen November 2023

“Comfortable and clean cottage.”

Great location and well equipped-except it would have been useful to have some tea towels and some basic cleaning materials beyond washing up liquid. Otherwise all good.

- Helen, November 2023

Hello Helen. Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you found the cottage clean and comfortable and appreciated the great central location. Regarding the tea towels these should have been provided as a matter of course so apologies that you did not have these. We will also take on board your feedback about additional cleaning materials. Whilst we don't expect guests to clean the property, we agree it would be helpful if there were some kitchen and bathroom cleaner on hand should they be needed. Property Owner
A November 2023

“We stayed here for the second year running as we so enjoyed it last year.”

This year we noted how restrictive the lounge was with two large settees that did not give much flexibility to re-jig to make more cosy. We also feel the leather settee is needing replacement /upgrading as there were a few areas of wear in the leather. The pillows in the main bedroom were very basic and not comfortable.

- A, November 2023

Thank you for your feedback and for returning to Fell Cottage for a second stay. We are sorry to hear that you found the pillows uncomfortable. We regularly check the pillows along with the bedding, replacing them on a frequent basis. We will take on board your feedback and check all of them again, replacing any that need to be replaced. The lounge contains two three seater leather sofas to accommodate up to six guests and are in the most optimal position. In the last month we have noticed that some of the leather has started to show wear and as a result we have recently ordered two new replacement sofas which will be in the property early next year. In the meantime we have ordered two throws to cover the sofas until the new ones arrive. We do hope you come back again in future. Property Owner
Ian August 2023

“Lovely, stay in a very appointed and clean cottage, right in the heart of Ambleside and two minutes walk from all the various shops (and bakeries for fresh bread in the morning)!”

Parking right outside for one car (use the provided permit!) and the property also has a permit to park in the local council car parks (useful for us as we had two cars in our party).

- Ian, August 2023

Hi Ian. Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased you had a lovely stay and found the cottage clean and well appointed. We look forward to welcoming you back in future. Property Owner
Kathryn July 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Fell Cottage.”

Perfect location with fabulous views from the top front bedroom. The bedroom sizes were plenty big enough. Just a few things that were in need of improvement the downstairs toilet seat was not very steady so at times it felt you were going to fall causing my back to be jarred a few times. The flusher on the toilet was also weak could be on its last legs. When it came to cooking in the kitchen there wasnt any baking trays that were appropriate or clean for that matter the cutlery drawer looked like it had spilt herbs on all the spoons the pans werent clean and some had water in the bottom of them when in the drawer. This was quickly fixed with a wash of these items but you would expect clean cooking facilities and utensils on arrival. Despite these gripes we had a lovely stay.

- Kathryn, July 2023

Hi Kathryn. Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a lovely stay at Fell cottage and have commented positively on the location, the views and the good sized bedrooms . We are sorry to hear about the issues you faced with the downstairs toilet and the cooking utensils. We pride ourselves on the facilities at Fell Cottage and the cleanliness so are sorry that on this occasion they have not met our usual high standards which we regularly see reflected in high customer feedback scores. From time to time things do need attention and we strive to rectify these at the earliest opportunity. The toilet and the flush have since been fixed and I am assured by the cleaner that the cutlery and cooking utensils are checked after every booking. Thank you again for your feedback which we always act on to provide the best possible experience for future guests. We also hope that your largely positive experience will encourage you to come back again in future. Property Owner
Jasmine July 2023

“Gorgeous home would definitely come back the village is also really nice”

- Jasmine, July 2023

Thank you for your lovely review Jasmine. We are glad you had a good time and look forward to welcoming you again in future. Property Owner
Alex June 2023

“This was a really lovely cottage, modern and well maintained.”

The views from the top bedrooms are gorgeous and it's location is fantastic for the town.

- Alex, June 2023

Thank you for your lovely review Alex. We are glad you had a good time and look forward to welcoming you again in future. Property Owner
Christine June 2023

“We thoroughly enjoyed our short break in Fell Cottage.”

The location in the centre of Ambleside is ideal and the parking is very convenient. We would like to return in the future.

- Christine, June 2023
Allan March 2023

“We had a very comfortable stay and throughly enjoyed our holiday at Fell Cottage.”

Just a couple of niggles, mainly the inside handle of the main bathroom. It was very stiff and difficult to close/open and the fitting was loose. Also we couldn’t quite get the main bathroom shower to a comfortable temperature, not sure if it was us or the controls? But overall the cottage was perfect being so central in Ambleside and would have no hesitation in returning, thank you.

- Allan, March 2023
Sarah January 2023

“A lovely cottage in terms of its comfort and convenience.”

Everything that you could want - including a cafetiere and a teapot !! Even a potato peeler. All the little things that make a difference when you are staying away from home. Might be a little cramped with 6 adults. Otherwise hard to find fault. Highly recommended.

- Sarah, January 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Fell Cottage. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Fiona October 2022

“Beautiful ,central location good parking .”

Idilic for us .well equipped with lovely decor and facilities .comfy bed too

- Fiona, October 2022

Thank you for the positive feedback Fiona. We are pleased that you had a pleasant stay at Fell Cottage. Property Owner
Terry October 2022

“Great property.”

Ideal location and car parking permits were great to have. You mentioned that you had some ordinance survey maps of the area but we couldn’t find them.

- Terry, October 2022
Matthew August 2022

“Great cottage in the heart of Ambleside.”

Well equipped kitchen and enormous main bathroom! We were worried about possible noise from being in the heart of town but were pleasantly surprised at how peaceful things were. We were 4 adults and the cottage was perfectly spacious, could be a squeeze with 6.

- Matthew, August 2022
Clive July 2022

“Great location in the center of Ambleside.”

Smart,clean and comfortable, would definitely re-book.

- Clive, July 2022
Stewart July 2022

“A lovely cottage, tastefully decorated and in the ideal spot in the village for everything, Nice crisp linen and towels which is always appreciated as was the welcome Prosecco.”

One small point, the parking permits were good but we had a lot of difficulty on arrival finding somewhere nearby to unload. There was never a space in the street. An explanation of the situation, use of permits and best car park to use in the arrival instructions would be good. Overall a great property to spend time in Ambleside.

- Stewart, July 2022
Jenny March 2022

“We had a great stay in this cottage.”

It was warm and clean and we were welcomed with a bottle of wine and some chocolate biscuits. The beds were really comfy and the bedrooms had lovely views out to the fells. It was a very quiet part of town despite being so central. Parking was easy as we had permits for the street and a nearby car park.

- Jenny, March 2022
Rebecca March 2022

“Beautiful place to stay and super central!”

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- Rebecca, March 2022
D. February 2022

“Really good holiday house”

- D., February 2022
Richard November 2021

“Great location, couldn't be more central in Ambleside.”

Nice, well cleaned and maintained house, though a couple of the door handles do need fixing. Everything you need in the house was provided though knives were pretty blunt (maybe needs a a sharpener in the house) and the peeler was broken and nearly useless. Only two downsides are that parking outside the house is a lottery and you only get 1 parking voucher for the street (not surprising with the number of houses and cars). We only manged to park on the road two nights out of the 14 we were there, but there is free parking (the second car parking space) at the local car parks in Ambleside (and others, e.g. Grasmere) which certainly helps but it can make it tricky to unload and load your car on arrival and departure. The other (minor) thing is there were no logs for the fire when we arrived. We would definitely stay here again.

- Richard, November 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Fell Cottage and you felt that everything you needed was provided. We are also delighted to hear that you would stay again. We have taken your feedback on board and a knife sharpener is now provided in the property and all the knives have since been sharpened. We have also replaced the peeler and apologise this was broken. Unfortunately parking on Compston Street isn't always possible which is why we provide the second permit for all South Lakeland District Council car parks, the nearest one on King Street being just a 1 minute walk from the front door. Property Owner
Elizabeth October 2021

“The cottage itself was lovely and very well decorated and thought out.”

Sadly, the service from lakelovers and a few basic things let this down. It is impossible to reach a real human to talk to at lakelovers. I had an issue over parking and ended up having to try to reach you through social media, only to be told it wasn't your problem and that you couldn't help me. The cottage is supposed to be gold standard. With this in mind I would expect some basic things to be in place - sharp knives would be nice, enough dishwasher tablets to last the week, and an appropriate amount of toilet toll for 4 adults for a week (3 is not enough). I'd also expect that garden rubbish isn't left strewn allover the patio furniture making it unusable. As the agent, its your responsibility to take care of these things and you have let down this beautiful cottage by trying to cut corners and not providing a high level of service. We paid a lot of money for this cottage and expect better.

- Elizabeth, October 2021
Steven October 2021

“The Cottage was in an ideal situation close to the bus stop, pubs, restaurants and shops etc but in a quiet location.”

- Steven, October 2021
Alan September 2021

“The only issues that we had was that there was no hair drier in the property and no where to put shampoo, soap etc in the shower.”

Everything else was good.

- Alan, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Fell Cottage. Apologies we were unable to provide a hair dryer. Due to Covid restrictions some items were temporarily removed from the property, including hair dryers. These have now been reinstated, with one hair dryer provided in each of the three bedrooms. We have also taken on board your feedback about somewhere to put shampoo and soap, recently putting in a small hanging rack in the main shower cubicle. Property Owner
Lucy July 2021

“The cottage was in a brilliant location for us, quiet but dead central to Ambleside.”

The kitchen and bathrooms were a good spec and the log burner was an added bonus. Would book again without hesitation.

- Lucy, July 2021
Paul July 2021

“Great location with restaurants and walks from the cottage without using the car everyday.”

Parking difficult as very busy in the whole area so why the location was ideal.

- Paul, July 2021
John June 2021

“There was no parking spaces in Compston Street at any time during the week we stayed.”

I had to park in the adjoining Church Street with the disk supplied by the owners. This led to a parking fine of £50, you should make future guests aware of the difficulty of parking and that parking outside Compston Street will incur a fine.

- John, June 2021

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay. Fell Cottage provides both a residential permit for Compston Street and a South Lake District Council permit which is for the local car parks in Ambleside. The nearest being King Street or Rydal Car Park. The permits in the property clearly state where these permits are to be used too so we are sorry to hear you were hit with a fine. These are based on a first come first served basis. The discs in the property are provided for disc zone areas and usually only cover you for 1 hour periods. We otherwise hope you had a lovely week. Property Owner
Jenny May 2021

“Couldn’t find a dustpan and brush!”

Beds are quite hard. Otherwise we really enjoyed our stay.

- Jenny, May 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We hope you had a wonderful stay at Fell Cottage. Unfortunately from time to time things are damaged or taken and we had not noticed the dustpan and brush had on this occasion. This has been replaced for future reference. Property Owner
Mrs Hastings May 2019

“Fell Cottage was in an excellent location.”

It was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The furnishings were a high quality and the beds very comfortable. Lovely views from the bedrooms. Also great to be able to sit outside in the sunshine

- Mrs Hastings, May 2019
Mr Smart Nov -0001

“We have had a lovely week in Ambleside.”

Fell Cottage is wonderful, home from home. Everything you could wish for!

- Mr Smart, Nov -0001

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Summary

Three Bedrooms
First floor 1 x king size room, family bathroom with rolltop bath, shower, basin and wc
Second floor 1 x twin room, 1 x king size room
Groundfloor shower room with basin and wc
Sitting room
Kitchen/dining room
Utility room.
Gas central heating via Combi boiler, log burning stove (logs are not provided)
Electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV, Blu Ray/DVD player
WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
One parking permit for Kings Street car park
Patio with furniture
Close to pub and shops
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

The property

Located on a quiet side street in the centre of Ambleside village, just a few minutes walk from a great selection of shops, bars and eateries, Fell Cottage is a beautiful cottage that has been finished in a contemporary manner to offer quality accommodation in a convenient location.

Lake Windermere is an easy ten minute walk from the cottage and there are a fantastic range of walks from the village which allows visitors to abandon their car for a week and to relax and enjoy the Lake District right from the doorstep. Fell Cottage has been fully refurbished by the owners who have paid great attention to detail to create an excellent property that has been finished to the highest standard.

The cottage is presented with its lounge and kitchen/diner on the ground floor, accompanied by a useful utility room and shower room.

On the first floor is the first of the three bedrooms, a king size, and luxurious family bathroom with feature rolltop bath and walk in shower.

On the second floor there is a choice of another king size bedroom or a twin bedded room and both benefit from the views over the rooftops to the hills beyond. This great quality cottage is ideal for family or friends to relax and enjoy a great holiday whatever the time of year. == Accommodation in detail The front door opens to a bright and welcoming sitting room with comfortable sofas arranged around a cosy log burning stove and in the corner a Smart TV.

To the rear of the cottage there is a stylish kitchen/diner that offers a great place to gather with friends and family to plan the day ahead or to socialise over dinner.

The well-appointed kitchen has everything you could need during your stay and includes a fridge/freezer, gas hob, electric oven and dishwasher.

To the rear of the cottage there is a handy utility /cloak room with plenty of hooks and a boot rack for all your outdoor gear, a washer dryer and a handy sink.

Also on the ground floor there is a small shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.

Stairs climb to the first floor and the first of the cottage's three bedrooms, a pretty kingsize room and across the landing there is a spacious and luxurious family bathroom with feature rolltop bath, walk in shower, basin and WC.

The final flight of stairs take you to the top of the house on the second floor and the final two bedrooms.

To the front is a lovely twin room and to the rear a bright and airy king size room.

Both rooms benefit from large dormer windows that offer amazing views over the rooftops to the hills beyond. Returning downstairs, to the rear of the property there is a courtyard patio with bistro table and chairs, ideal for a morning coffee or a glass of wine and also there is an anchoring point for locking mountain bikes. The owners has one parking permit available for their guests.

This is for South Lakeland District carparks with the closest being Kings Street in Ambleside.

Location Fell Cottage is located in a quiet side street in the centre of Ambleside.

Ambleside village is located on the northern shores of Lake Windermere.

The surrounding scenery of the Lakeland Fells is dramatic, and lends a stunning backdrop to the Lakeland stone buildings and attractive streets of the village.

One of the Lake District's most sophisticated communities, Ambleside village is alive with interesting local businesses, shops and acclaimed Lake District restaurants and pubs. Friends or families will love the freedom this location brings.

Stroll to the shops or out for a coffee, then wander to Waterhead Pier to take a cruise on the Lake.

Windermere Lake Cruises depart regularly from Waterhead Pier (just outside the village centre) and provide a scenic and car free route to Bowness and Lakeside.

A fabulous way for all to explore. For walking, Ambleside is renowned as a hub for enthusiasts.

Numerous famous routes begin close by, and a wide range of strolls take in breathtaking scenery without having to travel too far.

Ambleside is well stocked with outdoor shops and route information is widely available.

By night, you'll find plenty to entertain.

Catch a film at one of the two cinemas, enjoy a drink on the shores of the lake or sample some of our region's finest dining which is all just a stroll from your doorstep! The A591 winds its way from Ambleside to Grasmere and Keswick, branching off to Coniston and such delights as the Langdale Valley and Hawkshead.

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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Perfect, lovely home.”

“We loved our time at Fell Cottage.”

“A lovely comfortable cottage right in the centre of Ambleside.”

“Fell cottage is beautiful.”

“Great location, the facilities of the house are brilliant.”

“Wonderful property, comfortable, well equiped, great location near the centre of Ambleside but still very quiet.”

“We enjoyed our stay, the cottage was in a great location and overall it was clean and tidy.”

“It was a lovely well situated cottage.”

“We had a great short stay.”

“The property was lovely and in a great location but lacked some care an attention.”

“Everything about the cottage was perfect.”

“Had a wonderful Christmas stay at Fell Cottage.”

“A beautiful characterful cottage in the heart of Ambleside.”

“Comfortable and clean cottage.”

“We stayed here for the second year running as we so enjoyed it last year.”

“Lovely, stay in a very appointed and clean cottage, right in the heart of Ambleside and two minutes walk from all the various shops (and bakeries for fresh bread in the morning)!”

“We had a lovely stay at Fell Cottage.”

“Gorgeous home would definitely come back the village is also really nice”

“This was a really lovely cottage, modern and well maintained.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our short break in Fell Cottage.”

“We had a very comfortable stay and throughly enjoyed our holiday at Fell Cottage.”

“A lovely cottage in terms of its comfort and convenience.”

“Beautiful ,central location good parking .”

“Great property.”

“Great cottage in the heart of Ambleside.”

“Great location in the center of Ambleside.”

“A lovely cottage, tastefully decorated and in the ideal spot in the village for everything, Nice crisp linen and towels which is always appreciated as was the welcome Prosecco.”

“We had a great stay in this cottage.”

“Beautiful place to stay and super central!”

“Really good holiday house”

“Great location, couldn't be more central in Ambleside.”

“The cottage itself was lovely and very well decorated and thought out.”

“The Cottage was in an ideal situation close to the bus stop, pubs, restaurants and shops etc but in a quiet location.”

“The only issues that we had was that there was no hair drier in the property and no where to put shampoo, soap etc in the shower.”

“The cottage was in a brilliant location for us, quiet but dead central to Ambleside.”

“Great location with restaurants and walks from the cottage without using the car everyday.”

“There was no parking spaces in Compston Street at any time during the week we stayed.”

“Couldn’t find a dustpan and brush!”

“Fell Cottage was in an excellent location.”

“We have had a lovely week in Ambleside.”

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The property

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About the location

AMBLESIDE