Gale Mews | Ambleside | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
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

34 Customer Review(s)

Jillian
November 2024

“This is our third time at Gale Mews and we will definitely be back next year.”

Outside light on the side of the house was not working it made it very dark getting into the property

Outside light on the side of the house was not working it made it very dark getting into the property

- Jillian, November 2024
Maureen October 2024

“We had a wonderful holiday in Ambleside and Gale Mews, the property we rented, was outstanding and very worthy of 5 stars.”

The house is in a wonderful location, a walk of only a few minutes from the centre of Ambleside, but on a very quiet street and with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. While it is an uphillI walk from the town centre, it really is a very short walk. The house has a wonderful, modern open-plan kitchen and dining room, a lovely sitting room and, upstairs, 3 very comfortable bedrooms and 2 bath/shower rooms, as well as a toilet downstairs at the main entrance. Most of our walks started from the front door but there was also lots of walks a short drive from the house. We had a wonderful holiday there and would highly recommend Gale Mews.

- Maureen, October 2024
Andrew September 2024

“Gale Muse is one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in.”

The situation is outstanding the facilities and cleanliness first class and the location in Ambleside ideal. We have scored down a little on accuracy of listing (above) because the pictures do not give it full credit. Our only small improvement would be to have better outside lighting for access on foot in darkness.

- Andrew, September 2024
Neil August 2024

“Lovely, generous and very clean and well presented property.”

The only downside was the car parking space is not very suitable for a large family estate car which wasn’t clear on the listing. This wouldn’t stop us staying at the property again though.

- Neil, August 2024
John June 2024

“Lovely house and garden absolutely fell in love with it.”

Not one complaint even the weather was amazing.

- John, June 2024
Malcolm June 2024

“We had a wonderful stay at Gale mews.”

The cottage was very spacious and clean and lovely views from the property overlooking Ambleside and the surrounding hills. It was just a short walk to shops in Ambleside and also to waterside where you can take a ferry down lake Windermere. We would definitely like to stay again in the future.

- Malcolm, June 2024
John June 2024

“The property was wonderful, even better than expected from the website descriptions etc.”

Hence the awarded marks above. However, We did experience one problem in that we could not find any cutlery of any sort and we could not contact anybody from Sykes or your agents in Ambleside until Monday. When we did manage to speak to your agent, monday morning, they explained there was a hidden inner drawer that contained every bit of cutlery that we could wish for. Now! all four adults in the party searched the kitchen for the cutlery a number of times, over the first two days, without locating the hidden drawer. Perhaps brighter clearer identification markers would have helped?

- John, June 2024
Christine April 2024

“Fabulous property this was our second stay with friend's,booked again for November.”

Our only issues Main bedroom shower door Twin beds mattress was hard making them a little uncomfortable.

- Christine, April 2024
Paul October 2023

“Gale Mews is one of the best properties we have every stayed in, great layout, ...”

Gale Mews is one of the best properties we have every stayed in, great layout, everything you will ever need, 2 very spacious bathrooms and a great kitchen, even though it took us a while to find the cutlery drawer

- Paul, October 2023
Tonya October 2023

“We’ve stayed at Gale Mews for several trips now but are gutted we can’t stay ...”

We’ve stayed at Gale Mews for several trips now but are gutted we can’t stay again as we need to bring our really well behaved dog

- Tonya, October 2023
Jillian October 2023

“Gale Mews is a lovely cottage with beautiful view and garden, which we could use ...”

Gale Mews is a lovely cottage with beautiful view and garden, which we could use as the weather was so better than we expected - we reported a couple of issues which did not impact our stay

- Jillian, October 2023
Paul September 2023

“Fantastic! Possible the best rental we have ever stayed in.”

Usually the pictures are misleading but not on this property. Excellent proximity to pubs and hiking just right from your door. We did 2 Sykes cottages for a week each, first in the Cotswolds and then here. Wish we had stayed for 2 weeks here instead!! Semi serious question, is this home for sale? We are close to retirement and could be interested.

- Paul, September 2023
Simon August 2023

“Our second stay, lovely property in beautiful Ambleside but very disappointed that over a year on two issues still remain - the fire has still not been repaired and toilet flush in main bathroom remains problematic.”

Didn't even report as numerous references in the visitor book and other reviews with responses such as 'waiting for replacement part'. For the price, now £1500+ for peak weak would expect features to be in working order (or at least acknowledged as an ongoing issue when advertised or through email contact prior to arrival). Bed in main bedroom like sleeping on a brick with cheap duvet and pillows, no cushions on sofas - living room lacks comfort after long day waking, especially if it's been wet. Generally a lovely property, but others around with log burners or working gas fires would be our preference in future for the price. Heating system effective though and it is a lovely property in a good spot. Arriving to other people's walking boots in the porch doesn't make it feel like home for a week, but these could have been left from the last guests rather than there permanently.

- Simon, August 2023

We were very disappointed as the owners to read your feedback. We were of the opinion that the issue with the gas fire had been resolved and have contacted the maintenance dept in advance of reading their response above. I am sure they will rectify both of the problems you have noted without delay. The mattress in the main bedroom is firm by choice and the pillows are hypoallergenic for obvious reasons. We removed the soft furnishings in the lounge when Covid struck as they cannot be cleaned in between guests, feeling that most guests would prefer that these are still absent. The issue of the previous guest's boots is a new one for us! The usually excellent cleaning team must have missed them! Property Owner
James July 2023

“We really enjoyed our holiday.”

The cottage was modern, clean and comfortable. Great location and we hope to be back one day.

- James, July 2023

Many thanks for your positive feedback - we hope you will be able to return to Gale Mews in the future. Property Owner
Beverley July 2023

“Spotlessly clean, well-equipped, well-located property with stunning views.”

If bringing 2 cars the second one should be on the small side. Warning: you do need to jump to get to the bed in the single room! Teen son was quite happy; mother would have found it impossible! Would happily return.

- Beverley, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback - we are please that you enjoyed your stay in Gale Mews. We park our Passat estate on the smaller of the two parking spaces but it does need some careful positioning! The data on the website does state that the single room has a cabin style bed. We hope you manage to return to stay again in the future. Property Owner
Alison April 2023

“We had a fantastic week staying in Gale Mews.”

A lovely property with everything we could have wanted. Beautiful garden and excellent location too.

- Alison, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Neil March 2023

“We have visited Gale Mews on four occasions over the years and the refurbishment has turned it into a lovely holiday home.”

Well placed for access to amenities and for walking. Just a slight reduction in comfort and maintenance as the dining chairs were a bit unstable. The livingroom fire and the dining room television did not work. Just minor points which did not detract from the enjoyment of our holiday.

- Neil, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we have made a note of your comments. We are so glad that you like the refurbishment and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. The living room fire is awaiting a replacement starter unit. The dining room TV ariel had been detached and it works perfectly on re-plugging it in. We have tightened all the chairs in the dining room but did not find any that were particularly loose. The floor is slightly uneven in places (it was built in 1880!) and this may give the impression of the chair(s) being unstable. Property Owner
Louise September 2022

“Gale Mews is a lovely, comfortable home and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.”

It was spacious, by far the cleanest property that we have stayed in for years and plenty of cooking utensils which made it easy to cater for the family. The entrance hall with space for our walking boots, fleeces and waterproofs made this an ideal base for us. 10/10 for everything. We will definitely book this again.

- Louise, September 2022
Ami September 2022

“Fabulous location House was as advertised , clean and well equipped.”

It was chilly the first night and the heating worked but the gas fire did not and precious guests had noted this. Disappointing it had not been fixed. The sofas are very low , too low for comfort if a tall person. We considered booking again but between our first look at the website to check availability and going back the following day to book the price had risen by £ 200. I spoke to the team and this is apparently like the airlines , if people are looking they hike the price. We were upset and have booked with an individual home owner to return to the Lakes.

- Ami, September 2022
M July 2022

“We found the all the facilities to be first class.”

We very much appreciated all the renovations which had been carried out since our previous visit in 2019. The standard of cleanliness was excellent and gave added pleasure to our visit. We much appreciated too the patio improvements and the landscaped garden. Unfortunately the weather was not conducive to outdoor eating.

- M, July 2022
Quentin July 2022

“The only downside is the single bed - it’s far too high and would cause ...”

The only downside is the single bed - it’s far too high and would cause problems for some people - it should be mentioned in the description

- Quentin, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. The data on the website does state that the single room has a cabin style bed. Property Owner
Roberta Jean July 2022

“We have stayed in Gale Mews for many years and it is simply the best self catering cottage in the district.”

The improvements are generally great, the garden (terrace) has become a bit bleak (and windy) and could use some planters and a brolly! But the house is still warm and comfortable and is always our first choice.

- Roberta Jean, July 2022
Colin June 2022

“The photos in the advertisement showed the back of the property but not the road side.”

This would have given us a better indication of the property on the road when driving up the road. Whilst the information states that there is parking for two cars, one would have to be extremely small. Property is very well equipped and it was great to have an area for wet coats and muddy boots. Kitchen had all the equipment you could want for catering for a family. All other rooms were well furnished and comfortable. If the property were to be filled with a family it would be useful to have access to extra toilet rolls and towels, although there was a washing machine and drier. The property had been cleaned well but some of the cutlery was dirty. Although it did not affect us, access to the property for anyone with mobility issues would prove challenging. We would definitely use this property again.

- Colin, June 2022
Justin April 2022

“Great cottage - very comfortable and clean.”

This didn't affect us but worth noting that anybody with any mobility issues will find it very difficult to access.

- Justin, April 2022
Roger March 2022

“A lovely house in a great position overlooking the town - the views more than compensated for the steep walk back!”

Excellent interior design and level of equipment made for a very comfortable stay. Dependent on your group size, it is worth being aware that the 3rd bedroom is small and the raised bed will limit its usefulness. We were sorry to leave and hope to be back

- Roger, March 2022
Joanne February 2022

“Excellent accommodation in a super location.”

- Joanne, February 2022
Tonya October 2021

“We had a lovely stay, the new decorations are great and the cottage was very clean.”

We’ll be back next year! Thanks so much

- Tonya, October 2021
Peter September 2021

“Perfect holiday, after a two year absence due to the pandemic.”

House ideally located within 5 mins walk of the heart of Ambleside, and contained everything we needed for a home from home holiday.

- Peter, September 2021
Elaine August 2021

“Excellent property in a great location.”

We were expecting 1 large drive for 2 cars however there are 2 drives that are really tight, suitable for reverse parking a family sized car and a small car

- Elaine, August 2021
Rachel August 2021

“Absolutely loved Gale Mews.”

Perfect location, everything you could possibly need and super clean. The views were lovely from the cottage windows and everything has been done to a high specification. We highly recommend this property.

- Rachel, August 2021
Mark July 2021

“We had a lovely holiday staying at Gale Mews.”

The property was clean, spacious, comfortable and it was great to have views across Loughrigg from every room. Dinner and drinks on the patio overlooking the mountain were a highlight.

- Mark, July 2021
Pauline July 2021

“Fantastic cottage in as great a condition as it was when we stayed last year.”

Will definitely book again. Our two small cars were fine but two large cars would struggle with the size of the parking spaces (as advertised in the description). Feel the service is definitely less personal since Sykes took over. Small, practical queries not handled in the same efficient way that HotLs used to.

- Pauline, July 2021
Jane May 2021

“This was a last minute booking but what a find.”

Obviously a much loved cottage. It is beautifully decorated, the kitchen is modern with high quality equipment and had everything we needed. The whole house was in superb condition throughout and was warm and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

- Jane, May 2021
Danielle December 2020

“We had a fantastic family holiday and made some wonderful memories; we would absolutely recommend this place to anyone wanting to go to the lakes.”

It was very central to ambleside and it fitted out to a very high standard, its very comfortable and family friendly. This break was just what we needed in this current pandemic. Thank you.

- Danielle, December 2020

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with electric stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine
TV, DVD player and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Parking
Garden with patio and furniture
No travel cot or highchair available at this property
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.13 miles, pub 0.14 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am

The property

Gale Mews will provide up to five guests with a fine, welcoming base for their Lakeland vacation at any time of the year.

Gale Mews is a spacious and detached stone-built house, built around 1875, on an elevated position and conveniently located just close to the village centre.

There are broad views of the fells beyond the town rooftops, as well as a magnificent planted garden with a sizable enclosed terrace furnished with outdoor furniture where you may unwind on warm days.

For those early-evening sundowners, there is a large wooden arbour on a second paved patio area at the bottom of the garden. The more energetic members of your group will enjoy short walks outside the door, and the village centre has a large selection of neighbourhood stores, bars, and restaurants for all your daily needs.

Ambleside offers a five-screen movie theatre with the newest releases, a climbing wall, a recreation area featuring tennis, bowling, and crazy golf, as well as year-round lake cruises on Lake Windermere. Accommodations: The stunning, fully finished designer kitchen/breakfast room with views over the terrace and fells beyond can be reached via twin doors from the entrance hall, with boot storage and downstairs cloakroom with WC and basin.

A second media centre is a flat-screen TV with an integrated DVD player that is positioned on the wall.

From the breakfast room, a door leads into the roomy living area, which has a leather sofa, a woodburning-effect gas fireplace, and another bay window with views.

When needed, entertainment is provided through a wall-mounted, flat-screen, internet-connected TV with a DVD player connected via HDMI and the mini-hi-fi.

Through another entrance, a vestibule room provides direct access to the terrace. The master bedroom has a king-sized double bed, fitted closets/cupboards, and an en-suite shower room with a power shower, basin, wc, and heated towel rail; in addition, there is one twin and one single bedroom with its distinctive cabin style bed.

Stairs from the sitting room lead to the first floor landing and, from there, to three good bedrooms, all of which have fell views (higher than a standard single).

There is a bath, a separate, sizable shower cubicle, a sink, a toilet, and a heated towel rail in a huge family bathroom. All of the main windows in Gale Mews offer beautiful views and the building is bright and airy. Outside: Most lovely enclosed garden with south-west exposure, a sizable terrace, steps leading to the lawn, and a separate patio area.

There is a path leading from the main driveway that leads to the grass and lower garden.

Patio dining table with self-standing umbrella for all weather

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

“This is our third time at Gale Mews and we will definitely be back next year.”

“We had a wonderful holiday in Ambleside and Gale Mews, the property we rented, was outstanding and very worthy of 5 stars.”

“Gale Muse is one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in.”

“Lovely, generous and very clean and well presented property.”

“Lovely house and garden absolutely fell in love with it.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Gale mews.”

“The property was wonderful, even better than expected from the website descriptions etc.”

“Fabulous property this was our second stay with friend's,booked again for November.”

“Gale Mews is one of the best properties we have every stayed in, great layout, ...”

“We’ve stayed at Gale Mews for several trips now but are gutted we can’t stay ...”

“Gale Mews is a lovely cottage with beautiful view and garden, which we could use ...”

“Fantastic! Possible the best rental we have ever stayed in.”

“Our second stay, lovely property in beautiful Ambleside but very disappointed that over a year on two issues still remain - the fire has still not been repaired and toilet flush in main bathroom remains problematic.”

“We really enjoyed our holiday.”

“Spotlessly clean, well-equipped, well-located property with stunning views.”

“We had a fantastic week staying in Gale Mews.”

“We have visited Gale Mews on four occasions over the years and the refurbishment has turned it into a lovely holiday home.”

“Gale Mews is a lovely, comfortable home and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.”

“Fabulous location House was as advertised , clean and well equipped.”

“We found the all the facilities to be first class.”

“The only downside is the single bed - it’s far too high and would cause ...”

“We have stayed in Gale Mews for many years and it is simply the best self catering cottage in the district.”

“The photos in the advertisement showed the back of the property but not the road side.”

“Great cottage - very comfortable and clean.”

“A lovely house in a great position overlooking the town - the views more than compensated for the steep walk back!”

“Excellent accommodation in a super location.”

“We had a lovely stay, the new decorations are great and the cottage was very clean.”

“Perfect holiday, after a two year absence due to the pandemic.”

“Excellent property in a great location.”

“Absolutely loved Gale Mews.”

“We had a lovely holiday staying at Gale Mews.”

“Fantastic cottage in as great a condition as it was when we stayed last year.”

“This was a last minute booking but what a find.”

“We had a fantastic family holiday and made some wonderful memories; we would absolutely recommend this place to anyone wanting to go to the lakes.”

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About the location

AMBLESIDE