Wainwright Cottage

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Steven
April 2022

“The cottage was exactly as described and ideally placed for all amenities.”

The roof terrace garden was an added bonus. The roll top bath was described as excellent by my partner. We would not hesitate to book the property again.

- Steven, April 2022
Tim April 2022

“Overall the place was nice.”

Well equipped, clean (ish) throughout The only thing it lacked for us was the comfort and little touches. I.e. the sofa was the cheapest and most uncomfortable one going. When you go away for the weekend you want to relax, and with a little one we stayed in most evenings. The sofa just wasn’t one you could comfortably relax on. The other thing was the fire. Normally there is a small wood store (even if it’s just a single use bag of logs) but we were a little disappointed that we would have had to go out and buy some if we were to use it. You spend a small fortune staying at these places and it just lacked the small personal touches that made us want to go again

- Tim, April 2022
Petra April 2022

“Could do with a good clean.”

Front porch very shabby and back porch too. Outdoor terrace off 1st bedroom needs artificial grass replacing. Position of property perfect

- Petra, April 2022
Alfie February 2022

“Found the location to be excellent, close to the ambleside town as well as just a short walk to lake windermere.”

Found the cottage to be just a short drive to the other parts of the lake district. Cottage was clean and spacious with good views.

- Alfie, February 2022
John December 2021

“No issues. Nice place and excellent location.”

- John, December 2021
Mo November 2021

“I realise the sofa may be a practical solution to dogs and irresponsible owners but it is plasticky and uncomfortable - looks naff.”

Kitchen without a can opener. Top bedroom restricted headroom in some areas weeny bathroom and no wardrobe. Hit my head several times in ceiling and roof beam and I’m only 5’5”

- Mo, November 2021
B October 2021

“The location of the cottage in the centre of Ambleside was excellent.”

The private off street courtyard parking was a huge bonus. A rarity in Ambleside. The cottage was well equipped and warm. The beds were comfortable. The top floor shower roon was, perhaps, a little snug and not suitable for everyone but that didn't spoil our enjoyment. Best of all...dog friendly! Best wishes , Barbara and Jackson the dog.

- B, October 2021
Carrie August 2021

“Great location & size of cottage.”

We also really enjoyed the views from the balcony. Unfortunately it was pretty dirty - lots of dog hair, dirt & dust everywhere. Even the washing machine was full of dirt (& a dirty cloth).

- Carrie, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback Mrs Hale. Please accept our apologies, Lakelovers look after the cleaning for Wainwright Cottage and this matter has been reported to the Housekeeping Manager, as this falls well below our expected standards. We will be monitoring this going forward. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and hope to see you again. Property Owner
Adele August 2021

“The cottage was lovely and spacious however, it felt damp.”

Biscuits in the cupboards were soft after one day. Towels never dried once they had been used. We were able to wash clothes in the cottage but then had to visit the launderette to dry them. The sun terrace never saw the sun. It was in the shade the whole week. The location was excellent and when we had a concern about the front door lock it was attended to promptly. We were disappointed that the cottage didn’t have WiFi and the T.V. in one of the bedrooms didn’t work.

- Adele, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback Mrs Brown We appreciate the time taken to send your observations which we have now discussed with the owner. As the damp issue hasn't been reported before the owner is going to investigate further. In response to your comment re wifi, the owners has now installed WiFi (over the August Bank Holiday). Thank you once again for your feedback and we do hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
Jo July 2021

“Positives: Great location Great to have a parking space Comfortable beds Negatives: Entrance area needs a clean up No welcome pack - not even a pint of milk in the fridge Welcome pack a mess Parking permit expired last October Cleaning not up to standard - some dirty plates/pans.”

If walking around barefoot then feet were black! Missing blind in lounge Tap in kitchen leaks and is loose. Old pans need replacing/mismatched lids Items left in dishwasher Toilet flush loose in main bathroom En-suite shower tiny - if you are above 5ft 5 forget it Shaving light not working Attention to detail in general really lacking Outside spaces a mess - autumn leaves still left to rot. Outside furniture dirty Blackout curtains needed in both bedrooms In general it shows that there is no care by owners or Lakelovers- for the amount they charge it is not on really. We wouldn’t come back.

- Jo, July 2021

Thank you very much for your comments Mrs Moran and for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. Customer feedback is very important to help us continually improve our standards. We are sorry to hear about all the issues you encountered at the cottage, I understand Lakelovers maintenance attended as per your request regarding the TV, unfortunately we weren't aware of any other issues you had as we could have resolved them at the same time. I have passed your comments onto the Lakelovers housekeeping team to look into your concerns regarding cleanliness etc. once again we would have returned to help with your concerns. As the cottage hadn't been in use earlier this year due to lockdown this may have caused the issues you encountered to the outside area, the owner will address this moving forward. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Property Owner
Martin June 2021

“The cottage has plenty of space with bedrooms that have good views.”

The kitchen is well equipped. The cottage is well situated for the town centre of Ambleside, which is only a short walk away. It benefits from its own parking space. It is disappointing that there is no wifi, this I feel should be mentioned on the listing. The shower room in the bedroom is very small and could be difficult to access. The entry to the cottage could be improved to enhance its overall appearance without too much effort

- Martin, June 2021

Thank you very much for your comments and for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Wainwright Cottage and the owner has taken on board all your comments. Regarding the wifi, the owners have now installed WiFi (over the August Bank Holiday) Thank you for your comments once again and we hope it doesn't deter you from booking with us next time. Property Owner
Helen April 2021

“There were 3 problems on arrival at Wainwright Cottage on 12 April: The boiler was not working and the house was freezing.”

It took well over an hour to get through to the appropriate person on the phone. The property did not have WiFi. On the basis of these issues I made a decision to book a different property and am very grateful for the kindness of Leah in Customer Service who assisted me to do this. It seemed to me the only way to ensure a good quality break for my son and I. Clearly this has resulted in an extremely expensive holiday. I understand that the heating in Wainwright Cottage was repaired later that evening. I still consider that for such a short break, the length of time spent on hold before getting through, and the delay in having any heating would have significantly affected the quality of our stay. The increased customer demand due to change in travel rules, and potential for problems in properties which had previously been empty, should have been anticipated and additional staff made available. Regarding the lack of WiFi, I understand that this was an error on our part that we did not recognise this on booking. However, in the context of a pandemic, with no public WiFi options (eg local cafe), and for a town property (which was not cheap), where it is clear that an off grid rural retreat is not being sought, I firmly believe that it would have been more reasonable to explicitly mention in the property details that WiFi was not provided. If this is standard practice for the holiday cottage industry in 2021, I feel it is lagging behind modern life, where WiFi has become a virtually essential utility, particularly in a pandemic. I am sure we are not the only customers to have made such an error, and will be interested to seek the views of consumer organisations. I fully understand that the second property was booked in the knowledge that there would be no refund for the first. However there seemed no other reasonable option after an 8 hr journey. As a busy NHS worker, holiday time is precious, and it was vital to salvage a good holiday experience with my teenage son. As a loyal Lakelovers customer of many years, who has previously written only positive reviews, I am extremely disappointed with this overall experience and hope it is not representative of the move to Sykes. I would appreciate further consideration of the issues raised. See also response to COR-205969-CF sent 14/04/21 and review of 2 Rothay Holme Cottages.

- Helen, April 2021
Jill December 2020

“It was a lovely break in Ambleside, if not a little strange in current restrictions.”

Wainwright cottage was very lovely and cozy and we loved Ambleside. Plenty of pubs, bars and restaurants and shopping too within walking distance. Great walks on your doorstep, no need to use the car! Little feedback for the owner, a few logs to get us started and a little welcome pack would have gone down well, a little touch goes a long way! Plus it’s Dec, we saw the Christmas tree in the cupboard, get it up and spread a little Christmas cheer in these strange times!!! Overall we loved the cottage, always great service from Lake Lovers abs would definitely recommend.

- Jill, December 2020
B Richardson Nov -0001

“Lovely, spacious downstairs living space with cosy feel - perfect for the dog.”

Porch very useful for walking gear. Lovely and warm. Main bathroom beautiful.

- B Richardson, Nov -0001
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The property

Just off the heart of Ambleside, we found this fabulous 4 star cottage retreat - ingeniously arranged right up to the stylish garden roof terrace, and presented with crisp, contemporary flair throughout. The living room is a heartwarming place to spend time, away from the rush or after a day on the fells. Sumptuous leather furnishings, shaggy rug and a beautiful white woodburning stove warm up the designer atmosphere of sleek wooden floors and natural paint shades. Dining space is cleverly sectioned off yet open to both the lounge and the superb fitted kitchen - perfect for entertaining. Two luxurious bedrooms have their own bathroom facilities, making Wainwright Cottage ideal for two couples. == Accommodation in detail Private parking for 1 car, in the courtyard outside the cottage. Enter via a stylish entrance porch with boot scraper, slate floor and space for walking clobber. Oak floors lead to the lounge, with leather furnishings and woodburning stove. The kitchen and dining area are open to the lounge, creating a great space for sociable evening meals. Upstairs to the first king-size bedroom, with views from fabulous iron bed and providing access to the relaxing garden roof terrace. Pampering bathroom with double-ended roll-top bath. Upstairs again to the 2nd king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom and another fabulous view to wake up to. A small, enclosed outdoor seating area is accessed via the kitchen. Location Such a peaceful yet central location within Ambleside village makes Wainwright Cottage a winner for for all styles of holiday. The cottage is found in a quiet backwater, just a stone's throw from Ambleside's bustling centre and a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. Ambleside is a popular Lakeland village at the north end of Lake Windermere, surrounded by dramatic mountains and fells yet tastefully developed and cosmopolitan in its atmosphere. Traditional Lakeland cottages and historic buildings share Ambleside's attractive winding streets with sophisticated shops, excellent cafes, expert outdoor centres and acclaimed Lake District restaurants. By night, you'll find no end of opportunities to sample the local Lake District ale, treat yourselves to a romantic meal or even enjoy a film at one of Ambleside's two high quality cinema venues. Just outside the village at Waterhead Pier, Windermere Lake Cruises depart regularly providing your car-free route to Bowness and Lakeside! These 'steamers' are a wonderful way to explore, admiring the scenery from the water. A wide range of boating activities are available on Lake Windermere. For exploring the wider Lake District, Ambleside is perfectly placed at the heart of the Lakes. You'll make easy journeys to the popular villages of Bowness, Windermere, Grasmere, Hawkshead and Coniston, as well as being only short drive from scenic areas such as the Langdale Valley. Ambleside is a great base for outdoor enthusiasts!

Summary

2 bedrooms: 1 x first floor king with en-suite bathroom, 1 x second floor king with en-suite shower room
Open plan sitting room with kitchen and dining areas.
Gas central heating
Wood burning stove (wood not provided)
Electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer , TV, DVD, Nintendo Wii plus games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking for 1 car
Parking permit for one car (local on street parking)
Garden roof terrace with furniture
One pet welcome
Pub and shops nearby
Sorry, no smoking
Wifi available

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage was exactly as described and ideally placed for all amenities.”

“Overall the place was nice.”

“Could do with a good clean.”

“Found the location to be excellent, close to the ambleside town as well as just a short walk to lake windermere.”

“No issues. Nice place and excellent location.”

“I realise the sofa may be a practical solution to dogs and irresponsible owners but it is plasticky and uncomfortable - looks naff.”

“The location of the cottage in the centre of Ambleside was excellent.”

“Great location & size of cottage.”

“The cottage was lovely and spacious however, it felt damp.”

“Positives: Great location Great to have a parking space Comfortable beds Negatives: Entrance area needs a clean up No welcome pack - not even a pint of milk in the fridge Welcome pack a mess Parking permit expired last October Cleaning not up to standard - some dirty plates/pans.”

“The cottage has plenty of space with bedrooms that have good views.”

“There were 3 problems on arrival at Wainwright Cottage on 12 April: The boiler was not working and the house was freezing.”