Mardale | Ambleside | Bridge House | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

26 Customer Review(s)

Wendy
July 2024

“The property was beautiful, finished to a very high standard.”

We wanted to take the kitchen home but we couldn't get it in the car, lol. We really enjoyed our week's stay and we wouldn't think twice to stay again.

We wanted to take the kitchen home but we couldn't get it in the car, lol. We really enjoyed our week's stay and we wouldn't think twice to stay again.

- Wendy, July 2024
David June 2024

“Lovely property.”

Clean, well stocked, good Bose speaker. 7=8 walk into town albeit pretty steep. Parking was easy. Nice owner

- David, June 2024
Mark June 2024

“Very quiet, peaceful location.”

The sound of the water was lovely. Great location for walks from the door but also great just to relax. As somebody else said, take your own hand wash. That was the only thing missing. The kitchen is so well stocked with every utensil you can think of. Very modern kitchen. Nice comfortable beds. This was one of the best places that we have stayed at.

- Mark, June 2024
Wendy May 2024

“The property was perfect for us, well set out, clean and well appointed.”

The kitchen was well stocked with everything we could need. A special mention for the beds - the mattresses and pillows were so comfortable. We had a lovely week and would definitely go back.

- Wendy, May 2024
Josephine March 2024

“Beautiful property, really friendly hosts and they brought a bottle of champagne over when we said we were there for a birthday!”

Great location to Ambleside and well equiped kitchen.

- Josephine, March 2024
Terry March 2024

“We found Mardale to be an excellent holiday base for our party of four adults and two children.”

On arrival the property was warm, spotlessly clean and we soon found the kitchen to be very well equipped. The rest of the property was nicely decorated and furnished and the rooms were spacious. Having two bathrooms was really useful as was a utility room with laundry facilities. Ample parking and a short stroll from the centre of Ambleside were further plus points. We would happily return.

- Terry, March 2024
Martin February 2024

“Excellent location close to town centre, but off the beaten track.”

Very well equipped and spacious. Really enjoyed our stay.

- Martin, February 2024
Barbara December 2023

“Superb property in a very convenient location.”

Every facility provided for a holiday stay. We had a minor problem with the shower in the main bathroom but was sorted whilst we were there. Very comfortable and spacious cottage would recommend

- Barbara, December 2023
Ian December 2023

“Our second stay here, has everything thing you need for a lovely stay.”

- Ian, December 2023
Emily September 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at Mardale.”

The cottage was very well kitted out both with the quality of products and in the kitchen the quantities provided. Our son loved playing with the games & we used the walking books to do some lovely walks including one from the house around Stock Ghyll.

- Emily, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Dave August 2023

“I was very impressed with the property.”

It was very well appointed and is in a great location. The beds were very comfortable and it was also nice to have some outside space. I'd be very happy to stop there again

- Dave, August 2023
Chris April 2023

“An enjoyable stay in a very well equipped and tastefully furnished ground floor apartment.”

Conveniently placed a short 5 min walk from Ambleside centre, via a pretty and quiet lane ( steep but nice). Easy parking and access to a small garden area. Bedrooms very comfortable, but 2 are overlooked by access drive to an adjoining property, so would really benefit from daylight blinds of some sort for daytime privacy.

- Chris, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Antony March 2023

“The property was very comfortable and warm despite the extremely cold weather.”

We met the owners in the adjacent property and it was clear that they had invested a considerable effort in ensuring that Mardale had a very high specification. The only minor quibble is that the showers worked best if only one was used at a time and no other appliances were drawing water. The property was cleaned to a good standard but only a basic issue of loo paper was provided and no soap dispensers were provided in the bathrooms. It also took us a while to find the "hidden" drawer with the bulk of the place settings. Otherwise we had a very enjoyable stay and the property was ideally situated for excursions to The Golden Rule!

- Antony, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback. Your comments have been noted. Property Owner
Matthew February 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at Mardale, the property is extremely well kempt, and had all that we needed.”

The location is great, just a very short walk into Ambleside, which was ideal. It's a perfect place to relax after a days activities, we had our 16month old twins, and our dog with us, and we all had a great time, many thanks!

- Matthew, February 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Ian November 2022

“Excellent property, had everything we needed for our weeks stay.”

Kitchen was excellent with plenty of utensils. Nice and warm all week. Owners should be proud of the property.

- Ian, November 2022
Catherine July 2022

“Usual high standard of fixtures and fittings.”

Thankyou.

- Catherine, July 2022
Ann June 2022

“We had a lovely stay in this property.”

It was ideally located near to the town, with plenty of space for us to relax, nicely decorated with all the mod cons that you would want, as well as comfortable beds. Great off road parking, and an enclosed garden. The water pressure was such that only one person call shower at time (there are 2 showers on the property). We enjoyed the stay so much we have booked again next year

- Ann, June 2022
Malcolm May 2022

“Lovely place, handy for the town and an excellent base for the Central Lakes”

- Malcolm, May 2022
Louise April 2022

“We had a lovely stay at Mardale.”

Would love to know if you let out (own) property above and adjoining for a larger family holiday next year?

- Louise, April 2022
Jackie April 2022

“A beautiful property in our favourite location.”

Excellent facilities, everything we needed and much more. Excellent private parking. Could not have wished for anything more. Thank you again for a fabulous stay in Ambleside.

- Jackie, April 2022
Alison November 2021

“Company not the same now not a family city-owned by Sykes now.”

The property was v good. However the hot water cold and there was no instructions to change it and no easy overidge. The heating was difficult but a bit easier to change. There should be easy instructions to do this. There is damp in the dining area. Also with no sound proofing the property above make it noisy at times. It's in a great location and overall a nice property.

- Alison, November 2021
Rod August 2021

“We've been visiting Mardale several times a year for over 20 years and look at it as a home from home with many happy family reunions.”

We had a couple of equipment issues, but HOTL were very quick to respond although one issue couldn’t be remedied during our stay as it required a part to be ordered. Unfortunately however it’s just getting so expensive now and we are uncomfortable with Sykes’s policy of dynamic pricing where the amount you pay varies up or down according to demand, so this may affect whether we’ll be returning. However, a big thank you to the owners Paul and Cathy, who have always been welcoming and friendly and have provided a superb base for our family holidays in the Lakes.

- Rod, August 2021
Anonymous Dec 2019

“Had a great week here.”

Apartment was lovely and spacious and nicely furnished. Great location and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

- Anonymous, Dec 2019
Anonymous Dec 2019

“We've loved the place!”

Nice comfy furniture and the heating! Awesome bathroom. Very nice place to stay in.

- Anonymous, Dec 2019
Anonymous Dec 2019

“Lovely accommodation - excellently equipped.”

We very much enjoyed the local area! Thank you to all the staff.

- Anonymous, Dec 2019
Rishbeth Dec 2019

“Further improvements made too a very well appointed property since last year.”

- Rishbeth, Dec 2019

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Summary

All-ground-floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Living/dining room with electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Off-road parking for two cars
Shared garden with lawn, patio and seating
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles

The property

Ideally situated in a quiet location, with Ambleside centre just a 5 minute stroll away at the bottom of the hill, Mardale is very well equipped and spacious and will make a great base for a holiday at any time of the year. Ambleside offers something for every-one, from superb high fell walking which can be done right from your door, Wansfell & Fairfield Horsehoe to name a couple, to plenty of retail therapy and lots to entertain younger members of the party with a good pitch and put course, tennis courts, lots of watersports and a 4 screen cinema. There's also plenty of low-level walking, lake cruises and a good choice of restaurants, cafes and pubs to eat in. Accommodation: Mardale is all on one level internally except for a couple of steps down into the hallway. Contemporary well equipped kitchen complete with granite worktops and breakfast bar has useful utility room just off. Light and airy Lounge/Dining area (Smart TV/DVD, wall mounted electric fire, free wi-fi broadband) has patio doors leading out on the patio/garden ideal for al fresco dining. Very spacious master bedroom (TV/DVD) with king size bed and en-suite shower room (shower, basin, wc), second bedroom is a very pleasant double room and the third a twin bedroom. Fully tiled family bathroom with p-shaped bath with shower over, basin, wc & heated towel rail. Mardale is very comfortably furnished with quality furniture and fabrics throughout. The property has excellent space for a family or couples wishing to stay together and gas central heating ensures it will be warm and cosy whatever the weather. Outside: Patio doors from the lounge open out on to the patio with table and chairs and lawn garden (occasionally shared with the property above which is a private holiday home), Private parking for 2 cars next to property. Ambleside village centre approx 5 minutes walk downhill.

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.

Note: Although this property is all-ground-floor, there are a couple of steps down into the hallway

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property was beautiful, finished to a very high standard.”

“Lovely property.”

“Very quiet, peaceful location.”

“The property was perfect for us, well set out, clean and well appointed.”

“Beautiful property, really friendly hosts and they brought a bottle of champagne over when we said we were there for a birthday!”

“We found Mardale to be an excellent holiday base for our party of four adults and two children.”

“Excellent location close to town centre, but off the beaten track.”

“Superb property in a very convenient location.”

“Our second stay here, has everything thing you need for a lovely stay.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Mardale.”

“I was very impressed with the property.”

“An enjoyable stay in a very well equipped and tastefully furnished ground floor apartment.”

“The property was very comfortable and warm despite the extremely cold weather.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Mardale, the property is extremely well kempt, and had all that we needed.”

“Excellent property, had everything we needed for our weeks stay.”

“Usual high standard of fixtures and fittings.”

“We had a lovely stay in this property.”

“Lovely place, handy for the town and an excellent base for the Central Lakes”

“We had a lovely stay at Mardale.”

“A beautiful property in our favourite location.”

“Company not the same now not a family city-owned by Sykes now.”

“We've been visiting Mardale several times a year for over 20 years and look at it as a home from home with many happy family reunions.”

“Had a great week here.”

“We've loved the place!”

“Lovely accommodation - excellently equipped.”

“Further improvements made too a very well appointed property since last year.”

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About the location

AMBLESIDE