The Bay Cottage

4.7★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Andrew
October 2023

“Excellent stay in a beautiful well appointed property Everything has been ...”

Excellent stay in a beautiful well appointed property Everything has been thought through for a perfect stay and we have highly recommended to family and friends The quality of finish, facilities and cleanliness were all exceptional The cottage is in a great location, close to the Lake and great for exploring Ambleside

Excellent stay in a beautiful well appointed property Everything has been thought through for a perfect stay and we have highly recommended to family and friends The quality of finish, facilities and cleanliness were all exceptional The cottage is in a great location, close to the Lake and great for exploring Ambleside

- Andrew, October 2023

Thank you so much for your comments. We are really glad that you enjoyed staying in the cottage. Thank you also for recommending it to your family and friends! Property Owner
Victor Wood September 2023

“Not perfect, nowhere is.”

But the closest we have experienced in many years of using holiday cottages. The care taken by the owners to make sure that guests are happy, and enjoy the stay is commendable. All equipment is excellent, and the whole place is well cared for. The only downside, the very small parking space, but that is something that cannot be changed, and the description does adequately warn of this. We are looking forward to a return visit.

- Victor Wood, September 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We agree that the parking space is rather small and as you said, we included this in the comments. We look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner
Mark September 2023

“The cottage was beautiful and very comfortable.”

Wonderful attention to detail.We have already recommended Bay Cottage to family and friends. We had a perfect stay. Thank you so much.

- Mark, September 2023

Thank you so much for your comments. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and had a good time. Please carry on recommending the cottage! Property Owner
Sarah August 2023

“We enjoyed our stay at The Bay Cottage, we appreciated the quality of furnishings and the care taken to renovate the cottage.”

As per description parking is only for a medium car we have a ford cmax which just fitted in the parking area, we appreciated the fans which I believe had been added recently, due to the weather it was quite humid and if you open the windows there is a lot of road noise at the front and the hum of the extractors and smell off cooking from the youth hostel at the back. The property is an ideal base for exploring the lakes, there is a good selection of books and maps about the area and we had fun with the games on a rainy day we would definitely return.

- Sarah, August 2023

We are glad that you enjoyed staying in the cottage and that you appreciated the fans. We look forward to welcoming you again if you return! Property Owner
Andrew July 2023

“The cottage was very comfortable and clean.”

The welcome pack was appreciated and useful. Really liked the decor and furnishings and the kitchen was well appointed. Definately be back next year.

- Andrew, July 2023

Thank you so much for your comments. We are really pleased that you liked the cottage and look forward to welcoming you again next year. Property Owner
Patricia June 2023

“Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.”

Only negative was the parking. Property sleeps 6 but only has room for 1 car really.

- Patricia, June 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are so pleased that you liked the cottage! Property Owner
Kirsty June 2023

“Lovely and well equipped house and fantastic location for the lake and a short walk into town.”

Great to have 3 rooms with en-suite and excellent space for 6 adults - we loved the kitchen area and living room. There is a lot of road noise in the front bedroom. It was really warm when we stayed and needed the window open which really affected our sleep. All of the bedrooms would benefit from fans as the back rooms have the noise from the YHA external fan.

- Kirsty, June 2023

We are so glad that you liked the house. I have been wondering about getting fans as the weather has been so hot recently and will definitely do this now. Thanks for your comments. Property Owner
Obaidullah June 2023

“Terrible experience.”

When we checked in there were stains on the couch in the basement and the carpet in the upstairs bedroom. There was hair stuck all over the bed skirting upstairs. There were also a number of spiders (one the size of my palm) and a dozen smaller ones As soon as we checked on someone rang the bell and just a couple of handymen barged in saying they wanted to check a complaint. No privacy! And super inconvenient, a bit scary as well I had to ask them to leave We scrubbed the lounge (tissues away black!) and washed all the dishes etc as instructed yet there was a deduction for cleaning fee from our deposit! Never staying with them again

- Obaidullah, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your time in The Bay Cottage. Had you made us aware on your arrival, we would have returned to put things right for you. We take all complaints very seriously and will look into your comments. Property Owner
David May 2023

“A real gem of a place in a brilliant location.”

About to book again for next year.

- David, May 2023

We are so glad that you liked the house and look forward to welcoming you again next year! Property Owner
Malin May 2023

“Lovely cottage, very well presented.”

Super clean. Very comfy beds, very close to lake, superb location. Highly recommend.

- Malin, May 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Adam April 2023

“We had an amazing time, beautiful house.”

One small thing and didn’t detract from our stay in the slightest but the owner may want to know there are ants in the ground floor. Couldn’t see where they were getting in but may want to do something about them.

- Adam, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, it is so lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We take all comments on board, and we hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Martin April 2023

“A lovely cottage perfectly situated.”

Comfortable and clean decor. Close to lovely walks and the lake. Really enjoyed our stay thank you

- Martin, 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
Caroline April 2023

“Absolutely beautiful cottage, very comfortable and well equipped and in a great location!”

- Caroline, April 2023

Thank you so much! We are really pleased that you enjoyed the cottage! Property Owner
Sean February 2023

“This is a beautiful well positioned house within easy reach of the centre of Ambleside.”

The house was immaculacy clean, well furnished with lots of little extras such as board games etc. Parking was a little bit limited but enough space for one car. I would highly recommend the house to anyone who is visiting the lakes. I could easily move in and stay for good!!!

- Sean, February 2023

Thank you so much for your amazing review. we are so pleased you had a great holiday, hopefully we will see you again soon. Property Owner

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Summary

Over three floors: Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC,1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC,1 x double with walk-in shower and en-suite cloakroom
Lower-ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner with Smart TV
Lower-ground-floor utility
Sitting room
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
3 x Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one small to medium car, public car park available nearby (pay & display) for additional cars
Small rear patio with furniture (4 chairs)
2 well behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Note: The property is alongside a road so some road noise may be heard

The property

The Bay Cottage is a stunning Victorian mid-terrace home spread across three storeys located in the heart of the charming Cumbrian town of Ambleside. The Bay Cottage is a great option for groups of up to six people, thanks to its convenient position in the Lake District National Park at the lake's northern edge. The property has one off-street parking spot that may can accommodate a small to medium car, well as a small patio in the back with a bistro table where you can enjoy your morning coffee while planning the days ahead. The first of three bedrooms, a magnificent double with en suite shower room, is located on the ground floor, together with a welcoming sitting room with bay window affording views of the neighbouring fields, plush sofas, and a Smart TV. Proceed to the lower-ground-floor, where you'll discover the large kitchen/dining area, perfect for preparing delicious meals to be enjoyed at the breakfast bar for four or the dining table for six. There is also a cloakroom and a utility on this floor for your use. Ascend to the first floor to find the two remaining double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and the other with a shower in the room and an en-suite cloakroom. You can stroll through town and see the Armitt Library & Museum Centre, the interesting Ambleside Fort, the beautiful Stock Ghyll Force, and the Old Stamp House, Lake Road Kitchen, and Luigis for a family supper. Windermere is the next stop, where you can enjoy a variety of watersports on the lake, breath-taking vistas from Queen Adelaide's Hill, delicious seafood at Hooked, and the popular World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. The town of Bowness-on-Windermere is close by, and it's worth a trip if any in your party are foodies. It's home to three Michelin Star restaurants: Henrock, HRiSHi, and Gilpin Spice. A little further out is Grasmere, where you may see William Wordsworth's old house as well as the Grasmere Brewery and the Dove Bistro. For a memorable stay in Cumbria, choose The Bay Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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:

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Reviews & Ratings

“Excellent stay in a beautiful well appointed property Everything has been ...”

“Not perfect, nowhere is.”

“The cottage was beautiful and very comfortable.”

“We enjoyed our stay at The Bay Cottage, we appreciated the quality of furnishings and the care taken to renovate the cottage.”

“The cottage was very comfortable and clean.”

“Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.”

“Lovely and well equipped house and fantastic location for the lake and a short walk into town.”

“Terrible experience.”

“A real gem of a place in a brilliant location.”

“Lovely cottage, very well presented.”

“We had an amazing time, beautiful house.”

“A lovely cottage perfectly situated.”

“Absolutely beautiful cottage, very comfortable and well equipped and in a great location!”

“This is a beautiful well positioned house within easy reach of the centre of Ambleside.”

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The property

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About the location

AMBLESIDE