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Old Coach House

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1040885)

Customer rating

4.3★

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  • 6 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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29 Customer Review(s)

  • Richard

    “On the surface it’s a great property and superb location but some small things need addressing.”

    Sofa’s are not comfortable enough for a relaxing evening so would recommend changing them. The downstairs en-suite bedroom is very cold due to the door to outside being in there. The downstairs one fridge was mouldy and as such gave off an odour.

    Sofa’s are not comfortable enough for a relaxing evening so would recommend changing them. The downstairs en-suite bedroom is very cold due to the door to outside being in there. The downstairs one fridge was mouldy and as such gave off an odour.

    - Richard, December 2025

    Thank you for your comments and we are glad that overall you found the cottage to be great. We are sorry that you found our sofas not to be as comfortable as you would like. The leather sofa suites are in good condition. They are from John Lewis and are of good quality. We note your comment on the temperature of the bedroom and wonder if you knew you could turn the heating up or use the portable radiator in the room. Thank you for your note regarding the fridge- we have drawn this to Lakelovers attention. We welcome your feedback and use this to improve the guest experience. Property Owner

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, 1 x ground floor double bedroom, 1 x ground floor single bedroom
  • Ground floor bathroom with shower over bath and basin, there is also a separate WC
  • Ground floor kitchen with dining area
  • First floor sitting room with views.
  • Gas central heating and feature fire
  • Electric range oven with induction hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer with ice maker and water tap, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, TV, WiFi,
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Off road parking for 3 cars
  • Secure bike storage
  • Lawned garden with decked patio with furniture
  • Enclosed courtyard patio
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Pub and shop 11 mins walk.

The property

This modern country cottage enjoys an extremely convenient location on the outskirts of picturesque and bustling Ambleside.

It is a flat 5‑minute walk to the Armitt Museum and just 10 minutes to the town centre, The Golden Rule, the oldest hostelry in Ambleside and known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, is an 11‑minute walk away.

Once you arrive, you may choose to leave your car in the private parking area and take advantage of the excellent local bus service, with a stop less than a minute from the front door.

The lounge offers views of the River Rothay in one direction and the garden in the other, The spacious accommodation includes a large, well‑equipped kitchen designed for groups of friends or families, featuring a central dining table large enough to seat everyone comfortably, The lounge provides ample space and is the perfect place to unwind after dinner or a day on the hills, With generous proportions throughout, the property allows six guests to relax without ever feeling crowded.

Situated on the edge of Ambleside, with Grasmere only 12 minutes away by bus and Keswick around 35 minutes, the location is an ideal base for exploring the Lake District.

The Old Coach House is a real home from home with a well-equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge full of traditional Lakeland character.

Ambleside itself is alive with excellent restaurants, bars, cafes, and a vibrant commercial centre catering to outdoor and adventurous activities.

With such is a wide choice of walks in the area ranging from full mountain days to leisurely strolls with exceptional views you will never be short of an option that suits you, many of the routes can be accessed directly from the doorstep, In the evening’s or if you just want to relax a little there are 3 first class cinemas to choose from in Ambleside showing the latest films with sitting during the day and throughout the evening.

Theatre by the lake in Keswick is a 30-minute drive away and the brewery Arts Centre in Kendal with its packed programme of events is also just a 30-minute drive.

This Old Coach House is designed to provide a perfect holiday at any time of year and help you recharge your batteries, After parking the cars in the private parking areas, you wander through the garden where you can enjoy views towards Loughrigg Fell or the meandering River Rothay.

You then step into the light and spacious entrance hall and head upstairs to the stunning living area, complete with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and picture windows, This is a room made for relaxation and planning the day ahead by the fire.

Also on this level is a king‑size bedroom overlooking the beautiful garden, complete with a full en‑suite bathroom.

Return downstairs to the large, luxuriously appointed kitchen‑dining room, exceptionally well supplied for enthusiastic cooks featuring a large range cooker with induction hob.

There are three further bedrooms: a king‑size room with a luxurious shower, a double bedroom, and a single bedroom (intended for occasional use).

The double and single rooms share a stylish bathroom and there is a separate WC serving the ground floor rooms.

The garden includes a lockable shed for secure storage of bikes and paddleboards, and on sunny days is a lovely place to sit and relax, making it hard to believe you are so close to lively and picturesque Ambleside.

Downstairs again to the large kitchen/ dining room, luxuriously appointed and with a very generous supply of items to satisfy the most ambitious cooks and an oven fit for 'Nigella' herself.

There are three further bedrooms, one king boasting a luxurious shower facility; the double bedroom and a single bedroom (for occasional use) share a luxurious bathroom with separate WC too.

The garden has won local awards, it is so beautiful and a great place on sunny days and sometimes it is hard to imagine you are so very close to picturesque and bustling Ambleside.

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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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  • Off-season
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