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Babbling Brook

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1042628)

4.5

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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28 Customer Review(s)

  • Paula

    “I purchased this as gift for my Brother and family as a Christmas present and sadly, this cottage was not as described and a disappointing stay for my brother and his family.”

    Here's a list of what was wrong with the cottage:- 1. Building work was being carried out in the apartment above. Work commenced at 8.30am each morning, so they unfortunately could not have a lie in bed. We should have been given the option of a change of cottage prior to them commencing their visit to the Lakes! 2. The mattress protector had blood on it. This was also noted by 2 previous guests who had written in the Guest Book, so it had clearly not been changed. Absolutely disgusting, ...

    Here's a list of what was wrong with the cottage:- 1. Building work was being carried out in the apartment above. Work commenced at 8.30am each morning, so they unfortunately could not have a lie in bed. We should have been given the option of a change of cottage prior to them commencing their visit to the Lakes! 2. The mattress protector had blood on it. This was also noted by 2 previous guests who had written in the Guest Book, so it had clearly not been changed. Absolutely disgusting, particular how hygiene is must in this day and age! 3. Shower head completely mouldy, had to be cleaned before use. 4. Washing machine completely mouldy and smelt badly, again had to be cleaned before use. 5. When sitting in the living room in the afternoon the window was blocked with planks of wood by the builders outside, making the living room dark and unable to see out of the window. 6. The general cleanliness of the cottage was very poor. Over the years I have spent thousands of pounds booking cottages, mainly in the Lake District for my brother and this has to be the worst that they have stayed in and it was not cheap either. I have already made a verbal complaint to Sykes Cottages but I will also be making a written complaint with the images that they have sent to me. Yes, please pass on the feedback to the owners, it is clearly needed! Yes, please publish my feedback, if only to avoid other customers booking this cottage!

    - Paula, November 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. We have taken on board your comments and will look into ensuring these are rectified for future guests. Lakelovers Owner Team Property Owner

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king size, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room.
  • Gas central heating with underfloor heating in the bathroom
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview and DVD Player, Wi-Fi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen inc. in rent
  • Private parking for one car
  • Two small dogs accepted
  • Sorry, no smoking.

The property

A well appointed ground floor apartment with a delightful holiday feel in the ever popular residential area of 'The Falls' just on the outskirts of Ambleside and yet within easy walking distance of the village centre. The property takes it name from the waters of Stock Ghyll which bound 'The Falls' tumbling down the valley on their way to Lake Windermere. The location offers many opportunities for walking in glorious scenery together with a varied choice of pubs, shops and restaurants, just down the hill. Babbling Brook is an ideal property for a family holiday, there are plenty of activities close-by for children of varying ages such as mini-golf, tennis, cycling, watersports and a good cinema. Accommodation: The property is on one level, there is only one step at the front door and a shallow step at the back. Front door into inner hallway with useful cloak cupboard, then leads into the comfortable sitting/dining room (flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD) with attractive bay window. Newly fitted kitchen June 2019 has door to outside and onto the small patio. There are two bedrooms, one bedroom with useful built-in wardrobes and king-size bed and one twin room with 2' 6" single beds. Fully tiled family bathroom (bath with shower over, basin and wc) completed with heated flooring. Hardwood flooring throughout, with rugs in the bedrooms and gas central heating and hot water. Outside: Small patio area outside the kitchen door with bistro style table and chairs. Private parking for one car in a named space. NOTE; Sorry no room for a cot

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
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas