Beckside | Ambleside | Galava (roman Fort) | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
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

27 Customer Review(s)

Jane
August 2024

“A beautiful bungalow which was perfect for our holiday.”

Very comfortable house with a well equipped kitchen which made self catering very easy. Excellent location meant that we did not move the car all week as we either walked from the house or caught the bus. As others have said, we did not use the drive due to the gradient. We will definitely book again.

Very comfortable house with a well equipped kitchen which made self catering very easy. Excellent location meant that we did not move the car all week as we either walked from the house or caught the bus. As others have said, we did not use the drive due to the gradient. We will definitely book again.

- Jane, August 2024
Jeffrey June 2024

“Brilliant property.”

Everything we could possibly need was in situ. Only problem was shortage of towels which turned up eventually but not before we had to purchase some.

- Jeffrey, June 2024
Sharron May 2024

“Everything was very comfortable, all the facilities were really good, comfortable beds , the cleanliness was excellent and we really appreciated the terrace as we were lucky enough to have good weather.”

There is a nearby path that leads directly to Wansfell a beautiful climb and yet the cottage is only 5 / 10 minutes walk to the lake side or the village, excellent location. We had an older relative with us and the one level bungalow and walk in shower were the main reason for choosing the property and it was perfect for our needs.

- Sharron, May 2024
Stuart November 2023

“It is a nice cottage but the following needs to be addressed:- The toilet takes several attempts to flush properly The fire in the living room didn't work One of the lights in the living room kept flickering on and off When we arrived there were three small bins of the previous guests rubbish left in the living room- not nice!”

There were also some dirty cups in the cupboard

- Stuart, November 2023

Thank you for your comments. We take all comments on board, and we will ask our Maintenance Team to look into the comments about the toilet and the lights. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Fiona November 2023

“Unfortunately we feel let down this time.”

After staying at this property numerous times in the past and always been more than happy we feel that standards have slipped. The toilet flush is still not mended even though we mentioned it last time. There is a terrible drain smell in the hallway and front bedroom particularly after it rains. Most annoying was the broken door catch leading into the living room. Which we contacted ‘heart of the lakes’ about. We left the key in the key safe as instructed and the maintenance team came to look, they took the catch out and left a note saying they would return the next day so we left the key again but nobody came back. We had to use a door stop to close the door so as to keep the heat in on a night. Very disappointing.

- Fiona, November 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you felt the property didn't live up to it's previous standards. We have raised the issues with our maintenance team. Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Emma October 2023

“We very much enjoyed our stay in Beckside.”

It was our first visit to the Lakes so the property was so ideally placed for the lovely walk into Ambleside, and the many lovely walks, also the nearby garden centre was great too. The property was lovely and cosy and plenty of space for us as a family of four, the views from the property were amazing. We would highlight recommend this property and the location. Thank-you :-) Emma

- Emma, October 2023
Michael September 2023

“Accommodation and facilities were excellent.”

However, we parked on the road outside as I wasn’t confident about using the very steep drive. The lavatory flush was a bit troublesome and could maybe do with some attention, often taking several attempts to get it to work. On arrival the floors had obviously been cleaned, but some of the other surfaces were a bit dusty and cobwebby. These were minor issues which didn’t spoil our holiday and we would happily book this property again.

- Michael, September 2023
Denis August 2023

“Excellent property.”

Had a few problems mainly down to previous guests not reporting things but nothing to spoil the holiday. Most of the problems were handled quickly by the local office. As reported by others the drive is very steep but parking in the road was fine. The location meant we could walk to Ambleside town & various local lake & fell walks, but the walk back up to the property was a killer at the end of the day or evening lol. In the hot weather the shady courtyard garden was great.

- Denis, August 2023
Fiona August 2023

“Another wonderful week in this beckside.”

We have stayed her many times and find it a conveniently placed property which is comfortable and homely. However I must add I am disappointed that a few things that really should have been mended or replaced since our visit last year. The toilet still does not flush easily and the left door on the tv cabinet has been damaged for years (it fell down almost hitting my partner when he went to turn the lamp off). That said it is a lovely place to stay and on the whole I would recommend.

- Fiona, August 2023
Darren July 2023

“Great base for walks in to Ambleside, lake Windermere and the surrounding area.”

The bungalow was clean and fresh on arrival. Kitchen is well equipped, shower powerful, beds and general living space were comfy. We used the garage to store our bikes and made use of the patio to enjoy the late afternoon sunshine. A few things to note; drive is very steep, I did not attempt to park the car on the drive, plenty of space on the road in front of the bungalow. At the time of our visit, there must have been a wasps nest in the cavity below the front window, a number of them did find their way indoors. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would happily book to stay at the property again.

- Darren, July 2023
Daran June 2023

“Hi we was very pleased with the cottage so much so we have decided to return ...”

Hi we was very pleased with the cottage so much so we have decided to return next year and hopefully we might get better weather

- Daran, June 2023
Paul March 2023

“The property was spot on for our needs and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

We would definitely stay at the property again. Our only concern was the description of off-road parking. The drive in front of the garage was way too steep for us to park the car down and we ended up scraping the underneath of the car when we tried. We therefore had to leave it on the main road.

- Paul, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Angela September 2022

“Absolutely loved this beautiful home, very comfortable bed, amazing shower, lovely and spacious.”

It had everything we needed and we would definitely return/recommend to others.

- Angela, September 2022
Kate August 2022

“Third stay here, great as usual!”

- Kate, August 2022
Amanda July 2022

“Another lovely stay at Beckside.”

Very clean. Great location. Well equipped. Hope to return again

- Amanda, July 2022
Mervyn May 2022

“Sofas are a bit past their sell by date.”

Could do with a bit more crockery. The dual flush on the toilet doesn’t work properly.

- Mervyn, May 2022
Julie April 2022

“A really beautiful cottage and very well equipped (would have been great to have a teapot as well as coffee pot…) surprisingly spacious and lots of space to store clothes and belongings.”

It says access to garage for storage of bikes etc but we could not get in… this just meant using the utility room which was not a problem. Lovely entrance porch with space for boots and rucksacks. Would definitely recommend staying here and would book again, thank you

- Julie, April 2022
Jackie March 2022

“Lovely bungalow - immaculately clean and very well equipped.”

Very comfortable beds. Great location. Short stroll into Ambleside and very quiet. Couldn’t fault it at all and would definitely recommend to others and use it again.

- Jackie, March 2022
Malcolm March 2022

“The heating and water went off the evening of our arrival.”

However after reporting it the following morning it was dealt with and repaired within the hour. Brilliant response! The cottage was spotless and well equipped.

- Malcolm, March 2022
Rosemary February 2022

“Although the description does state that the drive is steep, we found it to be unusable as it scraped the underneath of our car, and I think this would be the case for most cars.”

This was not an issue for us as we could park across the top of the drive, but I feel this potential problem should be better highlighted in the accommodation description to help guests with two cars. The accommodation itself was spotlessly clean, the bed was really comfortable, and it felt like a home from home. We would definitely stay again in the future.

- Rosemary, February 2022
Amanda January 2022

“Great property.”

Very comfortable and very well equipped. Very clean on arrival. Drive not useable with large suv but no issue parking across drive. Hope to return soon.

- Amanda, January 2022
Fiona October 2021

“We have stayed at this beautiful holiday home a number of times.”

It is comfortable and cosy as well as been ideally placed for exploring Ambleside and the wider area. We will definitely be back again next year. Thank you.

- Fiona, October 2021
James July 2021

“The house is in a brilliant location and was perfect for our needs.”

It was really thoughtfully equipped and we didn't find anything that was missing from the well stocked kitchen. Thanks very much.

- James, July 2021
Peter July 2021

“Clean and well equipped - two (and a half) delightful secluded patio areas to enjoy a week of sunshine”

- Peter, July 2021
Venita July 2021

“Extremely well equipped kitchen.”

Clean and comfortable home. Lovely little garden. Great location! (Just found the drive a bit steep to park our car)

- Venita, July 2021
Sara May 2021

“All great thanks”

- Sara, May 2021
Kirk Dec 2019

“Excellent property.”

Very high spec, clean and welcoming.

- Kirk, Dec 2019

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Summary

Highly Commended for a four star property
Two bedrooms,1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin with TV
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire
Gas central heating with gas stove
Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart LCD TV with Sky family package, DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Steep drive at the front of the house which is probably unsuitable for most vehicles but there is space at the top of the drive (on the roadside) to park one car.
Garden with patio and furniture
Bike storage in garage
Sorry, no pets and no smoking

The property

Beckside is a delightful bungalow which has been refurbished to provide excellent accommodation to fulfil all your holiday requirements. Situated in an ideal location only ten minutes' walk from Lake Windermere and all Ambleside village amenities, and with fine walking to be enjoyed from the door, there won't be any need to use the car on a daily basis. Ambleside is well served with a choice of shops, restaurants and pubs and with a cinema and lake cruises easily to hand it is a great destination whatever the season. Accommodation: Entrance into vestibule where there is room to hang coats and leave boots. From the vestibule into the spacious L-shape open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Lounge has comfortable seating with gas fired stove, large Smart LCD TV with Sky family package and DVD player. Well-equipped contemporary dining kitchen with utility room to the rear and door to back garden. There are two bedrooms - master king size room to the front and a twin to the rear. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and TV's. Shower room with large walk-in shower, basin and wc. Beckside is a very comfortable and stylish home from home with ample space for a family or two couples wishing to stay together. There are wooden floors to the lounge and kitchen and carpets to the bedrooms. Gas central heating and double glazing make this a cosy place to stay at any time of year. Outside: Large patio/garden to the rear with garden furniture - ideal for a drink Al fresco after a long day exploring. Storage for bikes available in the garage. Steep drive at the front of the house which is probably unsuitable for most vehicles but there is space at the top of the drive( on the roadside) to park one car.

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

“A beautiful bungalow which was perfect for our holiday.”

“Brilliant property.”

“Everything was very comfortable, all the facilities were really good, comfortable beds , the cleanliness was excellent and we really appreciated the terrace as we were lucky enough to have good weather.”

“Unfortunately we feel let down this time.”

“We very much enjoyed our stay in Beckside.”

“Accommodation and facilities were excellent.”

“Excellent property.”

“Another wonderful week in this beckside.”

“Great base for walks in to Ambleside, lake Windermere and the surrounding area.”

“Hi we was very pleased with the cottage so much so we have decided to return ...”

“The property was spot on for our needs and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“Absolutely loved this beautiful home, very comfortable bed, amazing shower, lovely and spacious.”

“Third stay here, great as usual!”

“Another lovely stay at Beckside.”

“Sofas are a bit past their sell by date.”

“A really beautiful cottage and very well equipped (would have been great to have a teapot as well as coffee pot…) surprisingly spacious and lots of space to store clothes and belongings.”

“Lovely bungalow - immaculately clean and very well equipped.”

“The heating and water went off the evening of our arrival.”

“Although the description does state that the drive is steep, we found it to be unusable as it scraped the underneath of our car, and I think this would be the case for most cars.”

“Great property.”

“We have stayed at this beautiful holiday home a number of times.”

“The house is in a brilliant location and was perfect for our needs.”

“Clean and well equipped - two (and a half) delightful secluded patio areas to enjoy a week of sunshine”