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Kirkstone Cottage

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 968995)

4.0

Lakelovers rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

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

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41 Customer Review(s)

  • Louise

    “The property needs a deep clean.”

    Kitchen cupboards and drawers are filthy, the fridge vents are filthy, the fridge shelf is broken, there’s an ant box in one cupboard, and the bathroom is the same - needs a deep clean - the back of the door was thick with dust, the corners of the room dirty and cobwebs, the shower cubicle needs replacing it is dirty along with the tile grout. The shower broke whilst we were there too and couldn’t be replaced until we had left. The bedroom cupboard was full of cobwebs and the skirting ...

    Kitchen cupboards and drawers are filthy, the fridge vents are filthy, the fridge shelf is broken, there’s an ant box in one cupboard, and the bathroom is the same - needs a deep clean - the back of the door was thick with dust, the corners of the room dirty and cobwebs, the shower cubicle needs replacing it is dirty along with the tile grout. The shower broke whilst we were there too and couldn’t be replaced until we had left. The bedroom cupboard was full of cobwebs and the skirting boards are filthy. Logs and kindling were left but no fire lighters or means to light the fire. On a positive note - the property is near to town, the bed is comfy and bedding is great. The property would have been perfect if it was cleaned well. My husband cleaned some of it whilst we were there during our Xmas holiday but I have plenty of pictures should they be required.

    - Louise, December 2024

    Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry the cottage was not cleaned to our usual high standard. We did request photos from Sykes Cottages prior to leaving our response but have yet to be sent any. We do ask guests to contact us if there are any problems, both Sykes contact details and our telephone numbers were available in the cottage. We would have requested our cleaner go back and attend to any issues had we been made aware. We have spoken to the cleaner who has now carried out a deep clean of the cottage and she apologises she was unable to complete this before your arrival, she is also disappointed she was not given the opportunity to rectify this for you when you were there. Property Owner

Summary

  • One king-size double bedroom
  • Ground floor bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and WC
  • Sitting room
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher. Underfloor heating in the lounge
  • Woodburning Stove
  • Washer/dryer
  • Smart TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • (NB: Logs are not provided) Electric wall heater upstairs
  • Bed linen, towels and bath robes inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair
  • One off-road parking for one medium-sized car
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 2 mins walk

The property

Centrally located in the heart of Ambleside, with views to the famous "Little House on the Bridge" Kirkstone Cottage is in an ideal location for a romantic breakaway at any time of the year.

Kirstone Cottage is said to be one of the oldest properties in Ambleside and dates back to the 15th Century.

Nestling in the heart of this popular lakeland village, overlooking the famous 'Little House on the Bridge' and is handy for all the shops, pubs and restaurants.

Located at the foot of Kirkstone pass, exploring the northern Lakes could not be easier with a trip over the scenic pass to Lake Ullswater, Keswick is only 20 minutes drive and Windermere is 10 minutes.

This cosy cottage is well furnished and equipped to an extremely high standard and together with its central location is a 'little gem' of a cottage and is sure to appeal to those looking for a romantic break away at any time of the year.

Note: This property accepts arrivals on Monday & Friday only. Note: Logs are not provided at Kirkstone Cottage

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter