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Rock Lea

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1043051)

4.8

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  • 3 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

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

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44 Customer Review(s)

  • Marlene

    “I think it says it all in that this was our 9th visit to Rock Lea.”

    The property was as good as ever and we shall return for our 10th visit soon.

    The property was as good as ever and we shall return for our 10th visit soon.

    - Marlene, April 2025

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments, we really appreciate your feedback and are so happy that you choose to return to Rock Lea so often. We’re so pleased you love the cottage as much as we do and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Cosy sitting room with Smart TV, DVD/CD player, radio
  • Wifi.
  • Woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating throughout
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer, dryer
  • Fuel and power inc. In rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
  • Travel cot and highchair are available at this property
  • Off-road parking for one small/medium car immediately outside the cottage
  • Patio with seating and access to pretty communal garden with views over Loughrigg
  • Small shed with secure storage and hanging racks for 2 bikes
  • 2 minute walk to traditional Lakeland inn
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking or vaping allowed in the property
  • Please note: The cottage has open plan living on the ground floor with stairs off the living room leading to first floor bedrooms, although the staircase has a handrail the property may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

The property

Rock Lea is a lovely traditional slate cottage, built in 1903 and is the end cottage of a row of six in a quiet conservation area of Ambleside, known as The Green.

Rock Lea has been sympathetically resorted by its owners to a quality standard, retaining much of its original character and offering a heart-warming escape for families or a couple looking to stay in a peaceful location close to the amenities of Ambleside.

Enter the cottage into the entrance porch with room to store coats and boots before finding the sitting room, a cosy space to unwind on the sofas in front of the woodburning stove and watch your favourite show on the Smart TV.

Move through into the fully equipped kitchen with a useful selection of appliances including an electric oven and hob.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a double and a single, dressed in light colours with oak furniture and both with fell views.

A contemporary shower room with corner shower, basin, WC and a heated towel rail completes the accommodation.

Walking enthusiasts will want to take advantage of the many low and high level walks from the doorstep including the lower paths to Rydal and Grasmere and the higher peaks of Wansfell and the Fairfield Horseshoe, or walk alongside the River Rothay and up on to Loughrigg, a rewarding climb to discover the uninterrupted views across Lake Windermere.

A couple of minutes' walk from the cottage are a number of excellent traditional Lakeland Inns and the centre of Ambleside has a wealth of shops, excellent restaurants, cafes and the award winning Zeffirellis Cinema & Restaurant for films, live music and good food.

A cruise on board a Windermere steamer is highly recommended, taking you down to the bustling town of Bowness-on-Windermere or further to Lakeside where you’ll find the Lakes Aquarium before returning to Ambleside with time to enjoy the unbeatable views of wooded landscapes, secluded bays and dramatic fells.

Rock Lea is a charming base for Lake District delights, all year round.

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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter