“I’ve just come back from a stunning week at Prospect Studio Cottage and would absolutely stay again.”
The studio is just as listed and feels really lovely and cosy. The ceiling height is a little lower than I expected, and I did find getting ready slightly tricky as the only mirror is in the bathroom, but it’s a small adjustment once you settle in. The bed was genuinely the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in, with beautifully soft bedding that made it hard to get up in the morning, so would grab a coffee, open the curtains and look over fells opposite! The sofa is comfortable, the ...
The studio is just as listed and feels really lovely and cosy. The ceiling height is a little lower than I expected, and I did find getting ready slightly tricky as the only mirror is in the bathroom, but it’s a small adjustment once you settle in. The bed was genuinely the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in, with beautifully soft bedding that made it hard to get up in the morning, so would grab a coffee, open the curtains and look over fells opposite! The sofa is comfortable, the furnishings are tasteful, and the whole space feels thoughtfully put together. I did pack my own blanket to cosy up under in the evenings. The kitchen is a real highlight stylish, well-equipped, and quite luxurious for a studio, with a perfectly sized breakfast bar. You can hear the fridge and boiler when they’re running, which took a little getting used to in the night, but nothing too disruptive. A micro fibre cloth, washing up liquid and two tea towels where provided but not cleaning spray or sponge for washing, so make sure you pick those up when doing your food shop at Booths on your way in.
The location is fantastic, right in central Ambleside, close to everything you need, yet tucked away enough that it doesn’t feel busy or crowded.
At times it can feel a little overlooked by neighbouring properties (some part of the same Prospect setup) when all the curtains are open, but I quickly got used to adjusting them depending on the privacy I needed to change etc. I always felt completely safe and comfortable.
During my stay, Kirkstone Pass was closed, which meant more traffic than usual coming down The Struggle and onto Kirkstone Road, where the studio is located. This did bring some early morning vehicle noise, but I understand this isn’t typical.
The garden is such a luxury, especially in good weather. I spent most days out there enjoying a coffee in the morning. The large tree provides shade later in the day, before the sun reappears around 6:30pm, perfect timing for an evening drink before dinner.
Parking was easier than expected. I managed to find a spot on Chapel Hill each time, so didn’t end up using the nearby car park space. The road is quite steep and narrow, so I was a little mindful of passing traffic, but it wasn’t an issue overall.
All in all, I thought this was fantastic value for money, a cosy, high-quality space in a brilliant location. I would 100% book again.
