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Rose Cottage

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1118364)

Customer rating

5.0

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  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

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

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75 Customer Review(s)

  • Sarah

    “Visited Rose Cottage as a family and had the most wonderful time.”

    The cottage was perfect… the location was undoubtedly the best part. Right in central Ambleside within easy reach of everything… shops, cafe’s, restaurants, pubs… it was ideal especially as my father has some mobility issues so was perfect for us. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean. On arrival we were greeted with a lovely welcome hamper which was gratefully received. The cottage was spacious enough for our family of 7 and the whole house was beautifully decorated throughout. The ...

    The cottage was perfect… the location was undoubtedly the best part. Right in central Ambleside within easy reach of everything… shops, cafe’s, restaurants, pubs… it was ideal especially as my father has some mobility issues so was perfect for us. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean. On arrival we were greeted with a lovely welcome hamper which was gratefully received. The cottage was spacious enough for our family of 7 and the whole house was beautifully decorated throughout. The beds were really comfortable, as were the sofas in main living room and snug. The house has a main bathroom and 3 en suites. Lots of lovely touches around the whole property. We were a bit worried about the garden area been so close to the main road but we were able to sit out in both the back and front garden and the location didn’t bother us one bit. The front garden area felt private enough and it was lovely been so close to the water. The parking permits allowed us to park in the car park behind the Flying Fleece, a minutes walk to the house which was really handy. We didn’t use the cars all week. We hopped on the bus which runs every 20 mins or so and the bus stop is a few mins walk from the house. You can get to Grassmere, Windmere, Bowness, Kendal etc so easily. The cottage had absolutely everything we needed. It was so well equipped… the best we’ve had in any property. The area is beautiful and our stay in Rose Cottage was definitely a 10 out of 10. Hoping to return again soon. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

    - Sarah, August 2026

    Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, we are so grateful for your kind comments. It's lovely to hear that you had such a fabulous stay. We're very pleased to learn that you'd like to return to the cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Warmest regards, Richard & Saskia. Property Owner

Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC (located on the mid-landing)
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Snug/ TV room
  • Gas central heating and underfloor heating in the kitchen/diner
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • 2 x Smart TV's, complimentary WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
  • Parking permits for 2 cars in nearby car park
  • Enclosed front gravelled garden, enclosed side gravelled patio
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Starter pack for log burner provided
  • Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, river 0.1 miles
  • Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300

The property

Rose Cottage is a stone-built, double fronted house sitting in the heart of Ambleside, Lake District.

Subject of the world-famous painting 'The Old Mill' by JMW Turner, 1798, the property is tucked away next to a river and offers a great location near plenty of pubs, shops, bakeries, cafés and restaurants.

Rose Cottage has everything for a wonderful holiday with family and friends; start your stay in the contemporary kitchen/diner, where you can cook up a storm on the induction hob with underfloor heating beneath your feet for added comfort.

From here, move into the sitting room, where you can sit back and relax in front of the woodburning stove, perfect for cosy nights in.

For additional entertainment, why not head to the snug, where you can sprawl out on the large sofa and watch a movie on the 65-inch ultra–HD Smart TV?

As your day draws to a close, prepare for a restful night's sleep in one of the four bedrooms.

Choose from a king-size with an en-suite bathroom, two king-size bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, and a twin, all tastefully-decorated and fitted with fresh linen.

A further mid-landing shower room completes the property.

There is a private alleyway at the rear of the house where you can store bicycles (at your discretion and risk) as well as a lockable boot room, for walking attire.

Head out the back door to access the enclosed gravelled patio, featuring a furniture set, from which you can enjoy breakfast whilst watching the village pass by.

Just opposite is an excellent bakery, perfect for picking up fresh pastries each morning, while a little further along is a convenience store where you can gather the essentials.

As the sun begins to set, head out to the secluded, front gravelled garden, perhaps with a bottle of wine, where you can marvel at views of the picturesque Stock Ghyll and its water wheel.

Explore the vibrant streets of the town, visit the Armitt Museum and Library, take a trip to the picturesque Bridge House, or browse the shops and enjoy a meal at one of the many cafes, pubs, or restaurants.

Head to the shore of Lake Windermere and embark on a boat trip, using the ferry service to explore the lake, or experience the great outdoors with a walk or cycle ride along the lake shore.

Delve into the past, with visits to the many historic castles, abbeys and churches, for a unique insight into the history of the area, or take a drive to the Ullswater Valley and explore the stunning scenery.

With so much to see and do, you will never want your stay at Rose Cottage to end.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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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
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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