Red Screes | Ambleside | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

39 Customer Review(s)

Denise
November 2024

“We so enjoyed our stay at this property, which pretty much has everything you need.”

It's tastefully decorated and provides lovely comfortable accommodation. Lots of thoughtful little extras which made the place feel like home. The property is very well located just a short walk from town and a parking space is always a bonus in Ambleside. Just one suggestion would be to ask the downstairs garden flat owner to perhaps trim the tops of the very mature and somewhat unruly trees that mask the beautiful fells view from the kitchen window. We only took a short break to the Lakes ...

It's tastefully decorated and provides lovely comfortable accommodation. Lots of thoughtful little extras which made the place feel like home. The property is very well located just a short walk from town and a parking space is always a bonus in Ambleside. Just one suggestion would be to ask the downstairs garden flat owner to perhaps trim the tops of the very mature and somewhat unruly trees that mask the beautiful fells view from the kitchen window. We only took a short break to the Lakes this time, but would definitely return to this accommodation in the future. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.

- Denise, November 2024
Gemma October 2024

“Great property and location.”

Will stay again.

- Gemma, October 2024
Denise September 2024

“The property was ideal, clean and comfortable, very well equipped.”

Good location for all Ambleside has to offer. The weather was perfect allowing us to make use of the sunny balcony. We were unable to connect to the internet, this was not resolved during our stay, which was a bit frustrating. We will definitely be making a return visit.

- Denise, September 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback following your stay at Red Screes. We are pleased that you found the property to be clean and comfy. We are sorry to hear that you were unable to connect to the internet. We believe that the situation is now resolved. We hope to welcome you back again to the Lakes. Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Gary August 2024

“Due to the over grown foliage on the street sign it took us a while to find the property .”

The bathroom needed a good clean around the edges

- Gary, August 2024
Roy July 2024

“Really great apartment .”

Short Walk into Ambleside but No road noise at night. Apartment is beautifully furnished and lots of mugs which was great! Everything provided including small pack dishwasher tabs, washing up liquid, tea towels , bin bags etc. we were a little unclear on which car parking space was ours to use but Everything else was spot on.

- Roy, July 2024

Thanks for the feedback, it is great to hear that you had a good stay Property Owner
John June 2024

“Always enjoy our visit here, thank you.”

Can I suggest a king-size bed for the main bedroom?

- John, June 2024

Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback, its great to hear that you enjoyed your trip! Property Owner
Iain June 2024

“Overall, we had a lovely week staying at Red Screes, and were sorry to leave.”

Like all accommodation, there were some things we really liked, and some things that could have been better. The good: The front three rooms in the flat are lovely, really nice and bright. The location is excellent - most of the central and southern Lake District is an easy drive and the centre of Ambleside is a short, easy walk. The bed was very comfy and the shower was powerful and hot. We really liked having the balcony as a bit of outside space makes the flat much more homely. We had worried it would be noisy, but it’s actually nice and peaceful. The not-so-good: The standard of cleaning was not what we’d expect. The kitchen floor was dirty, there was food on the worktops around the hob, there were cobwebs and spiders in many corners in the master bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. Towels were a bit tired and two were stained with black and pink flecks of something or other. There are also some maintenance issues with the property: none of the top sashes of the windows close properly, and have a gap at the top which was not an issue for us in June but might be a problem in colder weather. There were also signs of damp around the windows and shutters. The bathroom had a strong smell of mildew in our first day, which thankfully dissipated a bit over the week. The owners have obviously put a lot of put a lot of money and effort into the furnishing and decoration of the property, but the fabric of the building needs some attention to bring it to a similar standard.

- Iain, June 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased that you were able to ejoy the location, beds and the balcony. We are sorry to hear that the cleanliness of the property let down your stay. We will ensure that your comments are passed onto the relevant teams. We do take all comments on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Christopher May 2024

“Super stay at Red Screes.”

The two of us would have no hesitation in staying again. Spacious, period property with lots of light, which we like. Very nicely furnished and comfortable. A convenient base for walking around the Ambleside area and also useful to be near shops and restaurants. (Pity the trees obstruct much of the views to the mountains.) There were only two of us, but if another couple went, it is important to note there is a disparity in the two bedrooms. The second bedroom is much darker, not as nicely furnished, with not much of a view (near the parking area and roadside). Disappointed that the agency left virtually no washing up liquid, no hand wash and no foil and it seems they have a policy of no welcome pack (which is ok), but a small carton of milk might have been useful. The friendly staff at the agency rectified some of this when I visited their office and they kindly provided Fairy Liquid, hand wash and black pepper.

- Christopher, May 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to see that you would return to Red Screes again. We do take your comments on board, and will look into the points raised. We are glad that we were able to provide you with some of the items you needed. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Jennifer May 2024

“We were very impressed with this wonderful apartment, it offered us everything we needed, especially as it was all on one level.”

We found it to be very comfortable, and as the weather was so kind to us we made use of the balcony. It is also very well located for many amenities. We would definitely recommend and would like to come back.

- Jennifer, May 2024

Thanks for the great feedback! we are very happy to hear that you had a great week and really appreciate the warm words. - Owners Property Owner
Melanie May 2024

“Red Screes is a great holiday home with everything you need and is ideally placed being only a few minutes walk from the town with all the shops and restaurants.”

There are plenty of hikes from the doorstep so no need to drive anywhere, there is a good bus service too. This was our second visit here and we will definitely be back .

- Melanie, May 2024

Thanks for the great feedback! Nice to hear that you will be coming back, looking forward to welcoming you next time. Property Owner
Bethany April 2024

“First time in this property and we absolutely loved it.”

The living room, kitchen and main bedroom in particular were beautiful. Very comfortable and relaxing after a long day walking. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony on the sunny evenings and liked that we were in close walking distance to town, but also had our own parking space. We would deffo consider staying here again.

- Bethany, April 2024

It is great to hear that you found the property comfortable, we love sitting out on the balcony too. Thanks for your comments! - Owners Property Owner
Michael April 2024

“Nice property, spacious and a particularly well equipped kitchen for self-catering.”

Quiet location but easy walk to town centre.

- Michael, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon. - The owner relation times. Property Owner
Rob March 2024

“Lovely property, nice and close to Ambleside centre without being right in the thick of it”

- Rob, March 2024
Ben February 2024

“Excellent property.”

Conveniently located, comfortable and clean. Parking is a bonus. I’m sure we’ll be back.

- Ben, February 2024

Thanks for the feedback! It is nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we are looking forward to having you back next time. Property Owner
Sheila December 2023

“This property is a beautiful spacious apartment .”

.Great character, decor and furnishings. Situated in a quiet area, just a 5 minute stroll into town... Kitchen was well equipped for our stay, lovely sofa to lounge on, big TV, comfy bed.. Can't fault the place.. Would recommend..

- Sheila, December 2023

Thanks for the lovely feedback! Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the property. Property Owner
Keith November 2023

“One of the best properties we have stayed in in over 40 years of going to The Lakes.”

Great location and lovely apartment.

- Keith, November 2023

Thanks for the fantastic feedback! We sincerely appreciate you kind words and look forward to welcoming you back next time. - Owners Property Owner
Peter September 2023

“My husband and I had a lovely stay at Red Screes recently.”

Our first visit was some years ago and although we loved the space and the location the property then was greatly in need of renovation. As we saw this had been done we were delighted to book again. It is now the perfect place for a stay in Ambleside and will be our first choice in the future.

- Peter, September 2023

It is great to hear that you had such a nice stay and we really appreciate the feedback on the renovations! Looking forward to welcoming you back for many years to come. Property Owner
Neil August 2023

“This was our 5th time staying at Red Screes since first coming in 2010 and the modernisations are great!”

We loved our stay and its a perfect location and a great base for the lakes.

- Neil, August 2023

Thanks for the great feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had such a nice stay. - Owners Property Owner
Steven July 2023

“Superb apartment, spacious and very comfortable with everything catered for.”

Good parking space. Easy access into central Ambleside and an ideal base to explore the region from - will visit again, thank you very much.

- Steven, July 2023

Thank you for the feedback! Great to hear that you enjoyed your visit, looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. - Owners Property Owner
John July 2023

“We had a fantastic stay, very comfortable.”

We will be back. Hidden gem in the lake district. Perhaps a king size bed would be nice!

- John, July 2023

Hi John, Thanks for your comments, we are very happy to hear that you would like to return! The bed is already a King, but perhaps we will look at putting a super king in there next time around, thanks for the feedback on this. - Owners Property Owner
Keith June 2023

“Excellent apartment.”

Tastefully furnished and decorated. Very comfortable with everything needed for a holiday. Well equipped and spacious kitchen, large bathroom excellent shower and bath. Bedrooms very comfortable. Five minute walk into centre of Ambleside and just a few minutes more to the lake. No hesitation at all of recommending this apartment to anyone wishing to visit the area.

- Keith, June 2023

Thanks for the feedback! It is great to hear that you enjoyed the property - Owners Property Owner
Audrey May 2023

“Lovely apartment, well equipped and very comfortable.”

However, the description of the view is a little misleading. The garden below is very disappointing and the large trees block a lot of the view. The bathroom is rather tired, but very clean. It could do with an update as the handbasin is cracked.

- Audrey, May 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We will take a look at the description to ensure that this is correct. We take all comments on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Melanie April 2023

“Red Screes is a delightful holiday property.”

It’s light and airy with lovely outlook and great accessibility to everything in Ambleside. We made good use of local shops and restaurants and didn’t use our car the entire week. We walked everywhere and took local buses to get further afield. We appreciated the recent refurbishment of the apartment and found it very comfortable. We will definitely return.

- Melanie, April 2023

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

“The apartment has received a significant facelift, together with replacing furniture and equipment making this a very comfortable place to stay.”

- Ian, March 2023

Hi Ian, Thanks for the feedback, really happy to hear that you enjoyed the improvements! We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
Graeme February 2023

“Enjoyed our recent stay at Red Screes.”

Very comfortable apartment which was warm and well equipped and ideally situated for shops etc. only issue we had was that the hot water in the bathroom wasn't very hot, but would definitely stay again.

- Graeme, February 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We will ask our Maintenance teams to have a look at the issue with the water. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Susan January 2023

“Great location.”

Ambleside is a good place to stay.good facilities and bus routes and walks from the centre. The Apartment is comfortable and well equipped. Our stay in January, the apartment was warm . We enjoyed our stay and would stay again , a personal preference we would bring our own pillows next time.

- Susan, January 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Red Screes. We do find that pillows are down to personal preference. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Linda September 2022

“Loved it and would happily stay at red screes again.”

The kitchen has everything you would need. The bathroom is huge with a lovely shower and a good sized bath. A couple of points though. The thorn bush at the entrance needs cutting back. We had to duck every time we entered the property as it was hanging so low. The coffee machine doesn’t work and the television is glitchy. It kept turning itself off every now and then. Everything else was great. The location is perfect. The house was comfortable and clean.

- Linda, September 2022
Rebecca September 2022

“The apartment is in a great location.”

Everything you need is here and I liked the fact that they don't strip it completely bare ( things like sugar, salt and plenty of cleaning products). Could have been cleaner though, especially the filthy windows and full of cobwebs. We definitely left it cleaner than when we arrived. Take your own pillows.

- Rebecca, September 2022

Thanks for letting us know, we are glad that you found the facilities comfortable and well located. We have also followed up with Lakelovers who provide the cleaning services, they usually to a good job and we are sorry to hear that your experience was not at the level we expect. Property Owner
Robert August 2022

“Overall the cottage was comfortable and well equipped.”

The position in Ambleside is excellent and while the parking space was tight, having a parking space was great. A minor comment regarding the windows - they are old single glazed sash windows and the mechanisms to hold the window in place are worn making it difficult to keep the windows open. A simple solution we've seen elsewhere is catches on the sides of the frame to take the weight of the window when open. I would recommend Red Screes for couples and families. It's not really suited to two couples.

- Robert, August 2022

Hi Robert, We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed the property and thanks for the feedback. The windows will hopefully soon be fully restored, I am waiting for as specialist to come and sort them out but it is taking some time due to their backlog. Property Owner
Philip June 2022

“Wonderful accomodation!”

. Spacious and comfortable. Perfectly situated for visiting the Lakes.

- Philip, June 2022

Thanks for the kind comments! It is great to hear that you enjoyed the property. Property Owner
Gail May 2022

“We first stayed in this apartment several years ago and witnessed it getting more and more shabby and dated until we finally decided to stay elsewhere during our yearly visit to the Lakes.”

Then last year we saw it had been given a makeover presumably by new owners. We decided to give it another go as we like the accommodation and it’s in a good location. We were so impressed by the makeover and had a real feeling that the owners seem to really care that their guests have a comfortable stay.

- Gail, May 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words! We really enjoy the property ourselves and want our guests to have a great experience, it means a lot to us to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you back in the coming years! Property Owner
Allison February 2022

“Beautiful apartment with amazing views .”

Ideal location 5 minutes from town centre. Everything you need is there. The balcony will be a great addition in the summer months

- Allison, February 2022

Thank you for your kind feedback! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and very much appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. Property Owner
Chris November 2021

“Very comfortable property and great location in Ambleside village.”

- Chris, November 2021

Thank you for the great feedback, we are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
James Roger November 2021

“Excellent property very clean and comfortable easy reach of Ambleside for restaurants etc”

- James Roger, November 2021

Thank you for the feedback, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
Gail October 2021

“Great location, very comfortable, nice and warm”

- Gail, October 2021

Thanks for the feedback! Great to hear that you enjoyed your week Property Owner
Paul September 2021

“Red Screes is a lovely cottage and in an ideal location for popping into Ambleside as well as for numerous walks directly from the cottage.”

We have stayed in a few places in Ambleside and rate this as the best. We plan to return to Red Screes next year.

- Paul, September 2021

Thanks for the feedback - really happy to hear that you had a nice week, looking forward to having you back next year! Property Owner
George Peter September 2021

“Great holiday apartment.”

Loads of room, clean and well equipped, in a really good location. Perhaps an improvement could be somewhere to keep bikes, if possible. We put them on the balcony after carefully lifting them through the living room. Otherwise, a great place for a holiday in the Lakes! Thank you.

- George Peter, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback! We are really pleased to hear that you had a such a good stay in Ambleside. Will certainly look into what we can do for cyclists in case you return – The Owners Property Owner
Maureen September 2021

“We had a lovely week in red screes, it had everything we needed, lovely and comfortable, lots of storage and a nice big bath, the only downside was the bin outside was only for mixed waste, no recycling bin?”

Or if there was there was no note explaining we’re it was? Other than that it was lovely

- Maureen, September 2021

Thank you for your kind comments, we are really pleased to hear that you had a lovely week. Although the outside bin is mixed waste only the waste is segregated and recycled at the depot so please be assured your recycling was be handled in an environmentally friendly way. We have now added a note in the property to make this clear to future guests and we really appreciate the helpful feedback Property Owner
Ann June 2021

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage however we were a little disappointed at the lack of information left to us with regard to local information and specific information with regard to disposal of waste.”

We were not clear as to the re-cycling procedures to follow as our bin was a green bin for the purpose of garden waste. Otherwise all was well and the cottage was very well equipped.

- Ann, June 2021

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Summary

All first floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room with balcony.
Gas central heating, Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, Bluetooth Sound bar, WiFi
Private parking for 1 car (large space)
Balcony/sun terrace
Sorry, no pets
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub are a 2 minute stroll
0.5 miles to Lake Windermere and the pier for the cruises

The property

The surroundings have an air of countryside living, the interior of elegant luxury - but this lovely first floor apartment with scenic balcony is only a 2 minute stroll from the vibrant centre of Ambleside village.

Just a few minutes further to reach the shores of Lake Windermere.

Red Screes shares the character of a period building, approached via private drive in one of Ambleside's peaceful conservation areas.Step inside to enjoy spacious, gracious accommodation (all on one level - no internal steps) with magnificent French windows and views over to Loughrigg and the surrounding fells.

One or two couples, or family, will relax here and enjoy meals together in the attractive dining kitchen - perhaps strolling out the odd night to enjoy the delights of Ambleside village. == Accommodation in detail Outside, private parking for one car.

From your private parking space walk the few paces to the traditional Lakeland porch into the entrance hall.

Spacious and light living room with large French windows as doors to a terraced balcony with views over to Loughrigg.

Kitchen / dining room well-equipped for eating in, again enjoying the views and with window seat and original working shutters.1 king-size double bedroom with large French window and views.

2nd twin bedroom with slightly more contemporary decor style.

Fresh modern bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle. Location This self-catering apartment is conveniently located in a peaceful conservation area of Ambleside - nestled among other historic buildings and slightly away from the bustle of the high street. Ambleside village centre is only a short stroll away.

There you'll find sophisticated shopping, handy supermarkets and tempting cafes.

For evening entertainment, there is plenty to choose from.

Sample one of Ambleside's acclaimed Lake District restaurants, sample some real Lakeland Ale in a cosy traditional pub, or enjoy a pizzas, movies and live Jazz at Zeffirellis Cinema, Pizzeria and Jazz Bar. Ambleside is located off the northern shores of Lake Windermere.

Stroll just outside the village centre to Waterhead Pier, and you can take to the water on one of the elegant Windermere 'steamers'.

The boats ferry passengers the full length of the lake with stops at Bowness and Lakeside - explore car-free! Ambleside's setting is truly picturesque as the village is surrounded by a backdrop of Lake District fells and mountains.

Ambleside is a popular base for walkers, with many popular routes beginning in and around the village.

Route advice is on hand in expert outdoor shops and Ambleside tourist information centre.

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

“We so enjoyed our stay at this property, which pretty much has everything you need.”

“Great property and location.”

“The property was ideal, clean and comfortable, very well equipped.”

“Due to the over grown foliage on the street sign it took us a while to find the property .”

“Really great apartment .”

“Always enjoy our visit here, thank you.”

“Overall, we had a lovely week staying at Red Screes, and were sorry to leave.”

“Super stay at Red Screes.”

“We were very impressed with this wonderful apartment, it offered us everything we needed, especially as it was all on one level.”

“Red Screes is a great holiday home with everything you need and is ideally placed being only a few minutes walk from the town with all the shops and restaurants.”

“First time in this property and we absolutely loved it.”

“Nice property, spacious and a particularly well equipped kitchen for self-catering.”

“Lovely property, nice and close to Ambleside centre without being right in the thick of it”

“Excellent property.”

“This property is a beautiful spacious apartment .”

“One of the best properties we have stayed in in over 40 years of going to The Lakes.”

“My husband and I had a lovely stay at Red Screes recently.”

“This was our 5th time staying at Red Screes since first coming in 2010 and the modernisations are great!”

“Superb apartment, spacious and very comfortable with everything catered for.”

“We had a fantastic stay, very comfortable.”

“Excellent apartment.”

“Lovely apartment, well equipped and very comfortable.”

“Red Screes is a delightful holiday property.”

“The apartment has received a significant facelift, together with replacing furniture and equipment making this a very comfortable place to stay.”

“Enjoyed our recent stay at Red Screes.”

“Great location.”

“Loved it and would happily stay at red screes again.”

“The apartment is in a great location.”

“Overall the cottage was comfortable and well equipped.”

“Wonderful accomodation!”

“We first stayed in this apartment several years ago and witnessed it getting more and more shabby and dated until we finally decided to stay elsewhere during our yearly visit to the Lakes.”

“Beautiful apartment with amazing views .”

“Very comfortable property and great location in Ambleside village.”

“Excellent property very clean and comfortable easy reach of Ambleside for restaurants etc”

“Great location, very comfortable, nice and warm”

“Red Screes is a lovely cottage and in an ideal location for popping into Ambleside as well as for numerous walks directly from the cottage.”

“Great holiday apartment.”

“We had a lovely week in red screes, it had everything we needed, lovely and comfortable, lots of storage and a nice big bath, the only downside was the bin outside was only for mixed waste, no recycling bin?”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage however we were a little disappointed at the lack of information left to us with regard to local information and specific information with regard to disposal of waste.”

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About the location

AMBLESIDE