The property
This Victorian cottage enjoys a prime central Ambleside location in the heart of the village. It is set in a quiet side lane with amenities just around the corner. Guests can enjoy the local area without a need to use the car on a daily basis. There are great local walks for all ages and abilities, or you can take a stroll to the lake for cruises and boat hire. You can sample excellent places to eat and first-rate cinemas, plus welcoming pubs and a variety of outdoor activities all within walking distance.
Pavement Cottage was once the 'bottling house' of Ambleside's Jackson Brewery. Now, it is transformed into a stylish holiday home spread over 3 floors. The open plan living space is homely, cosy, has an open fire, and is especially inviting after a day's walking on the glorious surrounding fells.
Dining takes place in the open plan kitchen, but you'll also be tempted to stroll out and sample the wide range of eateries close by. Four people will easily spread out and relax here, with 3 bedrooms offering flexible sleeping arrangements and quality accommodation (1 King, 1 Double and 1 Single) Please note that the property has a strict maximum occupancy of 4, but you are welcome to use all three bedrooms. A Travel Cot and Highchair are also included.
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Accommodation in detail
Entrance hall with slate floor. Open plan living room/kitchen with comfortable furnishings, open fire and a useful selection of books, maps and tourist information. The well equipped granite fitted kitchen is off the living area, and leads to a secluded furnished courtyard. Upstairs to the stylish bedrooms; on the first floor is a double bedroom with modern en-suite shower room, single bedroom offering flexible sleeping and family bathroom with shower over bath. Steep stairs lead to the attic king size bedroom.
A parking permit provided allows free parking in one of 4 nearby car parks as well as free parking in 36 SLDC car parks around South Lakeland during your stay. A full list is provided in the cottage.
There is also overnight on-street parking available within a few metres of the cottage. A parking disc must be displayed for this which is also provided in the cottage.
Location
Ambleside is a popular Lakeland village on the northern shores of Lake Windermere surrounded by fabulous Lake District fells. It is easily reached on the A591, and only a short drive from the M6. The A591 winds its way from Ambleside to Grasmere and Keswick, branching off to Coniston with such delights as the Langdale Valley and Hawkshead. Many customers choose self-catering accommodation in Ambleside for walking and activity filled Lake District holidays, but it is also a great place to soak up the Lake District's unique character and pace of life.
Ambleside is well stocked with outdoor shops and walking information is widely available. Numerous famous routes begin close by and a wide range of walks take in breathtaking scenery without having to travel too far. Pretty shopping streets, traditional Lake District cottages and historic buildings nestle between high quality eateries. Ambleside is definitely a favourite for foodies! Windermere Lake Cruises depart within walking distance at Waterhead Pier. The elegant steamers provide seasonal, scenic routes to Bowness, Wray Castle, Lakes Aquarium, Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Trains and Lakeland Motor Museum. Evening cruises with music and buffet meals are also available in summer.
By night, you'll find plenty to entertain. Catch a film at one of the 3 cinemas, enjoy a drink on the shores of the lake or a traditional local pub before sampling some of our region's finest dining which is all just a stroll from your doorstep!
Other classic Lake District attractions include Dove Cottage (William Wordsworth's Home), Hilltop (Beatrix Potter's Home), Brantwood (John Ruskin's Home), The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Honister Slate Mine as well as numerous outdoor pursuits including Go Ape at Grizedale & Whinlatter forests which have mountain biking and walking tracks.
About the location
AMBLESIDE
Windermere 4 miles; Grasmere 4 mile; Keswick 15 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.
Please note that the property has a maximum occupancy of 4, but you are welcome to use all three bedrooms.
