Sunset Cottage

4.0★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

12 Customer Review(s)

Doreen
October 2023

“The cottage was very warm & cosy, the only area that wasn't was the kitchen which had no heating but as we only had breakfast it was not really a problem.”

The kitchen could do with being decorated & some refurbing of the units plus the dining table needed replacing or repainted. All in all it was what we were looking for & in the right location to get to the bus station & other areas of Ambleside ,

The kitchen could do with being decorated & some refurbing of the units plus the dining table needed replacing or repainted. All in all it was what we were looking for & in the right location to get to the bus station & other areas of Ambleside ,

- Doreen, October 2023
David March 2023

“Lovely warm comfortable cottage in good location with very convenient parking”

- David, March 2023

Thank you for your kind words we are so pleased you found the property warm and comfortable. Property Owner
Angela December 2022

“This was a lovely cosy cottage well equipped with all facilities.”

The parking was perfect and the cottage well stocked with dvds and games. The views were stupendous and the beds very comfortable. The kitchen is small but has everything you need. There were a few little problems for example the under floor heating did not work and the parking permit was out of date, although we did not need it on this occasion. One thing I would mention was the grimy state of the kitchen utensils such as cutlery and egg whisk etc. we had to wash everything, however this did not detract from our holiday and we would love to stay again! Thank you

- Angela, December 2022

I have only just reviewed this and apologies for the challenges you met on your holiday. The underfloor heating needs to be switched on at the main switch and there is a booklet. You could have notified heart of the lakes-and they would have popped in and helped show you how to use this correctly. I will also check with maintenance if its broken, but housekeeping would have checked this was functioning well before your visit. I am very sad to hear about the cleanliness and as the owner we will ask our agents Heart of The Lake to double check all has been cleaned thoroughly for future. It is disappointing and unacceptable to us to hear that you found utensils grimy. I certainly would also be unhappy to find this. Do let us know when you visit again as we will ensure you have a welcome drink on us waiting for you! Best wishes the owners! Property Owner
John June 2022

“Really handy property for walks, supermarkets and food outlets.”

Great for hot weather in cool stone building, private garden with mountain views. Minor maintenance was dealt with promptly. Private parking a bonus in a busy town centre. John

- John, June 2022
Heather May 2022

“Pans not clean and need replacing.”

Keys difficult to get should be in security box at Cottage. Garden very overgrown and Cottage generally tired. Kitchen description of neat was misleading as it was extremely tiny couldn’t possibly cook a meal. Definitely not suitable for four people.

- Heather, May 2022

Thanks for you feedback. We are sorry to hear that Sunset did not meet your expectations. We are always open to objective feedback which enables use to improve the experience for other guests. Would appreciate if you contact HoL directly and elaborate on the difficulty collecting keys. Keys are always available for collection on the day of arrival from the HoL offices in Ambleside. We are not aware of any difficulties in this process. With regards to the kitchen in our opinion Sunset Cottage is shown in an accurate representation on the website, the pictures do show the size of the kitchen and it is described as "neat fitting". It is disappointing that you felt unable to cook a meal in the kitchen. As a family we have enjoyed many meals prepared in this kitchen including Sunday roast. We will address the issue of the pans with HoL directly. Again, Thanks for your feedback. The Owner. Property Owner
John September 2021

“Kitchen was even smaller than imagined.”

Not enough room for two people. Barely enough room to make a sandwich in fact. Upstairs room had no door, no good for staying with friends, and i hit my head on the ceiling every time i went up there. Location was good. Comfortable place to be. Not accurately represented in the advert in my opinion. For some people this will be an ideal base for a holiday. We found it a bit wanting.

- John, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We agree this cottage is in a good location and is a very comfortable property for guests to enjoy their stay however in our opinion Sunset Cottage is shown in an accurate representation on our website. We have never had complaints regarding the size of the kitchen and find most families are able to make a great meal together at this property. The pictures do show the size of the kitchen and it is described as "neat fitting". The bedroom upstairs is described as "open" and as a country cottage, ceiling heights can be quite low. We will investigate and ask guests to be careful in the future. All of this information can be seen by guests before booking and our customer services team are available to call if there are any queries. Property Owner
J M September 2021

“The cottage was great and we liked it very much, so we decided to re-book, however the price had gone up 500 pounds, which i think is rather unfair.”

So we chose to go with a different supplier, who had far more reasonable prices.

- J M, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to see you have a great stay at Sunset Cottage however saddened to see you have chosen to go with a different supplier for your next holiday. We do often see an increase in prices due to inflation year after year and as you were looking for 2 weeks, the price increase is shown as higher. Due to demand for luxury holiday cottages, pricing does need to be brought in line with demand and is shown across other brands also. We hope to welcome you back in the future. The Owners Team. Property Owner
Sarah July 2021

“Cozy cottage in a fantastic location, loved being so close to the centre and walking distance to the lake.”

Perfectly comfortable accommodation for a week away.

- Sarah, July 2021

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased to see you had a fantastic week and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. The Owners Team. Property Owner
Alexander July 2021

“Shower had an intermittent fault.”

This needs to be serviced. Pillows were very poor quality. There was a musty smell in the cottage. We believe that this came from the carpets and curtains and possibly the cushions. We bought a material freshener and this helped a little.

- Alexander, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback, we will investigate both matters urgently. We do offer a full call out service, but appreciate you may not have wanted to be disturbed. Kind regards, Owner team Property Owner
Olive May 2021

“Excellent position for centre of Ambleside.”

Good car parking. Sunny rear garden. Clean , warm and cosy living room. Small kitchen. Well equipped. Bathroom could do with updating but plenty of hot water. Good sized bedrooms with comfortable beds. No hairdryer.Ideal base to explore The Lakes.

- Olive, May 2021
Sinclair Dec 2019

“Good outdoor space and parking.”

Will be re-booking.

- Sinclair, Dec 2019
Mrs Queally Dec 2019

“Great location with a bonus of parking.”

The cottage had everything we needed.

- Mrs Queally, Dec 2019

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Summary

Over three floors
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x second-floor twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Living/dining room with gas effect stove.
Gas central heating with underfloor heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freeview and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Private parking for one car and resident on-street parking permit
Lockable bike storage in courtyard
Enclosed garden with patio furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 0.2 miles

The property

This pretty Lakeland stone cottage is ideally located, enjoying a peaceful courtyard setting with private parking just two or three minutes level stroll from the centre of Ambleside. Full of character and exceptionally well-equipped, Sunset Cottage is warm and cosy in the winter months, has stunning fell views and an enclosed garden that is ideal for relaxing on long summer days. Sunset Cottage makes a charming 'home from home' during your stay in the Lakes. The original slate fireplace with gas stove makes a wonderful yet practical centerpiece for cosy evenings spent relaxing after days on the fells. Accommodation: Entrance from the courtyard into the neat fitted kitchen, complete with underfloor heating. The lounge/dining room is attractively decorated with comfortable soft furnishings and feature original slate fireplace with gas stove, and offers access out into the garden (HD Satellite TV with BT Vision , DVD player and free Wi-Fi. A neat utility room is also found downstairs with room for walking gear etc.. The stairs lead up to the co-ordinated double bedroom with fell views towards Loughrigg (LCD TV). Family bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and wc. Upstairs again to an open twin bedroom with even better views. Outside: Sunny west-facing enclosed garden complete with patio furniture. Reserved parking is available in the courtyard directly outside the front of the cottage. Additionally, a resident's parking permit is provided allowing on-street parking for a second car in the restricted area of Millans Park. Lockable cycle store in the courtyard suitable for several bikes. Ambleside village centre 200 yards.

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

“The cottage was very warm & cosy, the only area that wasn't was the kitchen which had no heating but as we only had breakfast it was not really a problem.”

“Lovely warm comfortable cottage in good location with very convenient parking”

“This was a lovely cosy cottage well equipped with all facilities.”

“Really handy property for walks, supermarkets and food outlets.”

“Pans not clean and need replacing.”

“Kitchen was even smaller than imagined.”

“The cottage was great and we liked it very much, so we decided to re-book, however the price had gone up 500 pounds, which i think is rather unfair.”

“Cozy cottage in a fantastic location, loved being so close to the centre and walking distance to the lake.”

“Shower had an intermittent fault.”

“Excellent position for centre of Ambleside.”

“Good outdoor space and parking.”

“Great location with a bonus of parking.”

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The property

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About the location

AMBLESIDE