The property
Please note: Valentine Cottage is withdrawing from the Lakelovers portfolio, all existing bookings will be honoured
True to its name this charming, charismatic 5 Star Cottage is a romantic hideaway like no other. The interior has been designed for couples who want their time together at home to be as special as their time exploring the lake district. Within the conservation area yet only two minutes into the many delights available including restaurants, pubs and local shops.
Wake up to a wonderful, ever changing view over Ambleside village to the Lakeland fells, stroll to the lake shore for a romantic cruise, dine in together or enjoy an evening out, explore the fells or relax at home, Valentine Cottage is a memorable retreat at any time of year.
Traditional character blends with contemporary features.
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Accommodation in detail
Private parking for 1 car, right outside Valentine Cottage. Enter through a traditional porch to the spacious yet cosy open-plan living area with leather furnishings, woodburning stove, dining and new kitchen area fitted with up to date appliances, induction hob, for luxury holiday living. Wifi, new Smart TV. A shower room and a neat utility area is also on the ground floor. Upstairs to the very special romantic bedroom with a modern king size four-poster bed, a 'step-in' couples bath and pretty wooden shutters opening up to the wonderful view. A separate dressing room is provided. Outside, an elevated sitting area with views over Ambleside to the fells provides the perfect place for sunset drinks.
Location
Ambleside is an popular Lakeland village on the northern shores of Lake Windermere. Attractive with its historic Lakeland stone buildings and winding streets, the village has grown to become one of the most sophisticated destinations in the Lake District.In the village centre, you'll find a wide range of shops from boutiques to expert outdoor clothing stores. Classy cafes are around every corner, so there are plenty of opportunities to relax and soak up the atmosphere. Some of the Lake District's finest restaurants are found in and around Ambelside, or the famed Drunken Duck Inn just a short drive away at Outgate.
Of course, it's a must to enjoy Lake Windermere during your stay. Just a short stroll outside Ambleside village centre is Waterhead Pier, where Windermere Lake Cruises depart regularly to ferry passengers the full length of the lake. The traditional 'steamers' are a wonderfully romantic way to explore, with no need to use a car, and stopping off at Bowness or Lakeside. For a taste of the wilder Lake District, take a short drive to Coniston or the breathtaking Langdale Valley - both within easy reach. Or, head up onto Kirkstone Pass - a high and dramatic road that winds its way between Windermere and Ullswater.
About the location
AMBLESIDE
Windermere 4 miles; Grasmere 4 mile; Keswick 15 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.
