4.7★
Lakelovers rating
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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
24 Customer Review(s)
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Peter 
“Very comfortable property & well located with a lovely view & ample parking.”
Bathroom & en-suite are newly refurbished & difficult to fault. The apartment is very clean but could do with a quick redecoration to bring it up to the standard of the bathrooms. The kitchen is clean & well equipped. It makes a lovely base for a comfortable break & a very short walk to nice pubs & restaurants etc.
Bathroom & en-suite are newly refurbished & difficult to fault. The apartment is very clean but could do with a quick redecoration to bring it up to the standard of the bathrooms. The kitchen is clean & well equipped. It makes a lovely base for a comfortable break & a very short walk to nice pubs & restaurants etc.
- Peter, October 2025 -
Angela “I have stayed here twice before, although will think again before booking another stay.”
Location is perfect, and quiet location with splendid views. As others have mentioned (and I found the last tune) I could not use the designated car space due to selfish neighbour who parks on the line of their space leaving no room. They left part way through the week - I dont use my car once settled, so left it in a visitor spot. For the 1st time (and why i won't return) heating was a problem too hot when returning from a walk, far to cold in the evening. When a guest pays for a holiday home, they should be able to adjust the temperature!
- Angela, September 2025Alan “Our second time for staying at no.”
22 and hopefully won’t be our last. Only small problem was we were unable to park in allocated space as car in next allocated space was on dividing line and the opposite side was a wall making available space very tight even for our mini. Fortunately there were empty spaces in the visitors section. This didn’t detract from us thoroughly enjoying our stay.
- Alan, May 2025Chrissie “The property was lovely , however the week we stayed was a really cold week and we were unable to adjust the heating as it was locked .”
When we looked at the manual it stated the heating was set to our convenience. For us this wasn’t convinient . They were nights were we were a little cold after being out all day with the children . I feel if we are paying over £1000 for a week , we should be able to have the heating on .
- Chrissie, April 2025Pete “Excellent place to stay!”
Good layout and a very good level of equipment and furnishings. The view from the balcony was amazing. It was nice and quiet at night with very little road noise. Parking was good too. You won't be disappointed.
- Pete, September 2024Jane “We had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay at the property; the kitchen is very well equipped and there’s plenty of storage.”
However, we both felt the bathrooms are in need of an update. That said, it has fantastic views and a great location so we would consider staying again.
- Jane, June 2024Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay and that the property had all that you needed. We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you back. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Jacqueline “Beautiful apartment, had everything we needed and views were spectacular.”
Loved sitting out on the balcony in the evening with a G & T. Had a great time and very relaxed.
- Jacqueline, May 2024Rhonna “Excellent apartment with everything needed.”
Made our holiday experience a brilliant one. Mattress in master bedroom too hard for me. Second bedroom may benefit from twin beds rather than a double. However, we loved staying in Romney 22. Thanks so much.
- Rhonna, September 2023Hugh “Excellent property very comfortable.”
Everything you need is there. Good parking in the bay provided. The only thing it would be nice if the sitting room could get extra Heating for the evening.
- Hugh, September 2023Gregory “This is the second time that we have stayed at this property.”
A well equipped apartment with a beautiful view of Lake Windermere. Well furnished and entirely clean. Would have no hesitation in making a return visit.
- Gregory, September 2023Julia “We had a very enjoyable week in this lovely clean, well equipped and comfortable and quiet apartment.”
A real home from home. Beautiful views over Windermere from the living room, and over the fells towards Grasmere from the bedrooms. Lots of local books and leaflets which were useful for planning days out. Very convenient for frequent buses, which stop close to the driveway to apartment. Good parking - easy access and good size space. We could not fault our stay here and will certainly be returning.
- Julia, July 2023Caroline “Overall a lovely apartment: great views, peaceful, easy parking.”
Would love to return in the autumn, but nervous of how warm it would be as the heating is all pre-set/locked and towel rail not on at all. Hob had been reported as not working in earlier review and still not. We reported that the DVD didn't work on 2nd day - chap popped in and said he'd be right back with a replacement, but that never happened. Double bed is small. The positives of this apartment do make up for these other issues though and a great location with buses right outside the building.
- Caroline, May 2023Thank you for your valued feedback, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay and are considering returning to the apartment in the future. I am pleased to confirm that the hob continues to work fully having never experienced any problems with its function. The extractor fan is in the process of being upgraded however procurement has proved challenging due to the dimensions of the integrated unit as well as finding a skilled contractor to carry out the work to the high standard that is expected. The cooking ability in the apartment is not compromised. The DVD player has now been replaced. There has always been a BT YouView box at the apartment that gives access to BBC iPlayer, ITV hub, Netflix, Amazon Prime video and a range of other streaming services if you have a relevant subscription. The smart Rointe heating system is thermostatically controlled, meaning the room environment is continually monitored and the system adapts to maintain a constant environment. Therefore the radiators may not always be warm to the touch. Due to the continuous monitoring and adaption the external conditions never effect internal conditions. I can confirm that both the beds are a standard UK double. Property Owner
Andrew “The extractor fan over hob did not work.”
The heating is locked and there is no extra heating source. It would be cold if it had not been mild week. Needs a fan heater. Despite comments from property owner in reviews there is no lift. There was water dripping of the light fitting in the ensuite bathroom. Seemed to be more than you would expect from compensation. Otherwise it is a comfortable and we'll equipped property.
- Andrew, October 2022Philip “The views are great.”
We have stayed in the property previously although not in October. The negative was the heating is inadequate at this time of year. The radiators are set to a very low temperature and there is no ability to adjust them. The only hot radiator is in the bathroom which was ironically too hot. We gave details of this to HOL in the Fishergate office. Apart from this issue all was great.
- Philip, October 2022Wilma “Lovely accommodation, very clean, comfortable and well equipped.”
Beautiful view of Lake Windermere and surrounding mountains. Easy access for local walks. Lovely river walks in Ambleside, especially Stock Ghyll Force, Grasmere, Rydal Caves, Wray Castle and short car journey to Elterwater. Would love to return as didn't get to do all things would have loved to have done. Only complaint is : sykescottages describes as first floor apartment but is actually 2nd floor.
- Wilma, September 2022Thank you very much for your comments and for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. Customer feedback is very important to help us continually improve our standards. We have amended the description to include its location on the second floor, (there are lifts for guests to use from the car park) We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Romney 22 and hope to see you again in the near future. Thank you the Heart of the Lakes team Property Owner
Helen “Absolutely lived up to my expectations , I had read a review on the cleanliness, but I can honesty say it was spotless, there is everything you need.”
It was like home from home.I was sad to leave.
- Helen, August 2022Angela “As others have said, Romney 22 is perfectly located.”
The apartment has everything you could want and more. The view from every window is a delight and the owners have tastefully decorated. The parking is a benefit and the space right outside the door. Lots of books /games/maps to help plan days on the fells or entertain on a wet day. A perfect home from home and holiday location. The only thing that let's the apartment down is HOL cleaners. On the surface all looked OK. But used the main bathroom to dry a wet coat, only to find the sink / toilet not clean (toilet had not even been flushed) and when I dried the floor the cloth was filthy - I had not used the room until then (the en suite was cleaner - although i did wipe the shower round prior to use). There was no soap or sanitizer left anywhere in the apartment and covid has not vanished and i would expect liquid soap to be provided as standard. Given that check in is so late to allow for cleaning this is not the first HOL (or associated company) where the cleaning has been poor in the last 2 years. I would stay at Romney Grange again, but will look at private rental if HOL can not solve their cleaning issues.
- Angela, June 2022Thank you for taking the time to provide additional feedback following your stay at Romney 22. Please accept our apologies that the property was not cleaned to the standard you expected. If you had let us know we would have asked the housekeeping team to rectify the issues you found. Housekeeping team. Property Owner
Lee “We thoroughly enjoyed stopping at 22 Romney Grange.”
The apartment was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. It literally had everything we needed. We didn't want to leave at the end of our holiday. Hope to be back next year. Thank you.
- Lee, April 2022Lisa “The apartment was in a great location, it was handy to have the bus stop outside.”
It was quiet, with lovely views. It felt a bit cold at times, and the storage heaters did not seem to work despite checking instructions - I'm sure this could have been sorted if we had chosen to follow this up, but it wasn't too bad so we left it. The kitchen had all the utensils we needed, and we were pleased with the bathroom facilities. We would happily return.
- Lisa, September 2021Kevin “Great location and lovely apartment just outside of Ambleside.”
- Kevin, July 2021Charles “When I reported a problem.”
.the person who contacted me had a NO REPLY email..no clear instructions as to what to do with keys etc..
- Charles, July 2021Cheryl “The flat was amazing, everything you need for a holiday, plus great views.”
Location excellent. Fantastic holiday
- Cheryl, July 2021Marian “Romney 22 is a really attractive apartment with lovely views.”
It is very well equipped with everything you might need, has a comfortable bed and was spotlessly clean, apart from what looked like a spilt coffee stain on the rug in the living room. I cleaned this myself quite easily, with some Vanish carpet cleaner which I found in the kitchen. There is a designated parking space for one car and it is very close to all the amenities at the lakeside, including the pier for boat trips. There is a lovely balcony with a table and chairs, where we enjoyed the beautiful views of the lake, the communal gardens and the sheep! The apartment is within easy walking distance of Ambleside, which has loads of lovely restaurants and tea rooms etc. The apartment has very good info about local supermarkets and attractions,and there is also very good info about how to work all the appliances, window locks etc. There isn't a lift and it is on the 2nd floor, so getting our luggage up the stairs was a bit of a struggle for us over 60's and may be a problem for less mobile people. The service from Sykes Cottages was excellent, with good communication and instructions for every step of our stay. Key collection and drop off was very easy. We had a wonderful holiday and I would recommend this apartment and Sykes Cottages without hesitation. Thank you.
- Marian, June 2021Mrs Wade “We had a fantastic time at Romney 22.”
Everything we needed was provided. The apartment was excellent. Clean, comfortable and in a perfect location.
- Mrs Wade, Dec 2019Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room
- Electric storage heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with BT You View package and DVD player, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Designated parking for one car
- Balcony with outdoor seating area
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- PLEASE NOTE: This building does not have a lift. Children and Infants are welcome but no Cot or High Chair available, please be aware that this property is on the 2nd floor and accessed via stairs only.
The property
Romney 22 is a spacious and delightful apartment situated on the second floor in the prestigious Romney Grange development.
The apartment has stunning South facing views over Lake Windermere, whilst the two bedrooms have views to the Fairfield Horseshoe.
This is a place in which to relax and enjoy your visit to Ambleside. Lake Cruises start from the pier at Waterhead just across the road and there is a fine selection of walks and rambles to be enjoyed in the surrounding area. The apartment has a light and sunny feel with large windows and balcony with patio doors.
Waterhead offers a choice of places to eat.
An easy walk into Ambleside allows the visitor to explore a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and cinemas. Accommodation: Video entry system into communal entrance with staircase leading to the second floor.
The inner private vestibule offers plenty of hanging space for outdoor clothes and boots.
The front door leads into a hallway with an enclosed shelved cloaks cupboard and airing cupboard.
To the left is a spacious L shape lounge and dining area.
Stunning South facing views over the countryside towards Lake Windermere can be enjoyed from both the lounge and dining areas.
Patio doors lead on to the balcony from the lounge.
A range of patio furniture is available to take in the spectacular views.
Facilities include - Flat screen TV with BT You View package including BT Sport, DVD player, Wi-Fi, Radio/CD player.
There is a well-appointed kitchen with feature glass hatch to the dining area and views beyond. Two bedrooms: The master has a double bed, TV, built in wardrobes and en-suite (Mira power shower, basin, WC) The second bedroom has a double bed with built in wardrobes and TV.
This bedroom has a separate family bathroom (Bath with Mira power shower over, basin and WC.) Furnishings are neutral and comfortable.
The whole property feels warm and relaxing with fitted carpets throughout. Outside: Balcony with seating.
Use of two acres of landscaped shared terraced grounds with stepped paths up to the higher levels and the panoramic views of the Lake and fells.
Parking for one car in a designated space close to the entrance of the apartment.
Additional visitor parking is available on an ad-hoc basis.
Ambleside village half a mile.
Lake steamers and Lake Shore 2 mins walk. Note: Owner occasionally brings a dog to the apartment. Sorry no pets * non-smokers please * duvets/beds made up for arrival * electric cooker and hob * microwave *dishwasher * auto washer/dryer * towels included * fridge/freezer *storage heaters and panel heaters throughout * all fuel included * private parking for 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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