Park Cottage

4.2★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

25 Customer Review(s)

Annie
July 2024

“Cosy cottage with a wonderful view!”

- Annie, July 2024
Phil May 2024

“This is a great location.”

Easy access to a wide range of walks. Park the car and forget about it. It's comfortable and has everything you need and the gardens are delightful, Nice and quiet with lots of interesting birds.

- Phil, May 2024
Catherine April 2024

“Lovely tranquil location.”

- Catherine, April 2024
Janet December 2023

“What an absolute gem .”

We booked this cottage last minute What can I say , the photos do not do it justice . Spotless , full of character and so comfortable . The scenery and the walks from the cottage are truly amazing . Our dog absolutely loved it as well . I felt so relaxed their and didn’t want to come home . Can’t wait to return

- Janet, December 2023
Annie July 2023

“Confortable cottage, pretty gardent, wonderful view.”

- Annie, July 2023
James June 2023

“We stayed at this cottage from the 9th June for a week and loved it.”

The cottage is quaint, out the way but the views are spectacular. Great walks on the doorstep. You can walk into Ambleside. Well worth staying and would be back again. Only down side is the gate with the name could be bigger.

- James, June 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are so pleased that you found the cottage to your liking and that you enjoyed the views! We take your comments on board regarding the gate. We hope to welcome you again. The Heart of the Lakes Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Julie May 2023

“Lovely spot, space and enclosed garden a blessing.”

The only thing was, I couldnt understand how to work the cooker or how to dispose of recycable waste so just brought it home with me to be sure. Definitely recommend though.

- Julie, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We will take your comments on board. We hope to welcome you again soon. The owner relations team - Heart Of The Lakes Property Owner
Stephen May 2023

“On arrival the cottage was nice and clean, however, the previous occupant had been cooking curry and so we had to wash clean the extractor filters over the cooker as well as the microwave to eliminate the odour which was obvious as soon as the kitchen was entered.”

We felt that this should have been carried out either by the cleaners or the previous occupants. Of the four outside chairs on the patio, three were in a dangerous condition, one of them collapsed when one of the back legs buckled whilst being sat on. It would appear that the previous occupants failed to bring this to your attention. This was initially reported on Tuesday 16th in the morning to Lakelovers and again on Wednesday 17th and we were promised a call back and a visit from maintenance staff. We never received a call back or a visit by the time we left the property (5pm on Thursday 19th May.) We left a note to warn the next occupiers of the precarious condition of the chairs. We also had considerable noise disturbance due to next doors building works as well as when two ready mix concrete lorries were delivering to the next door property.

- Stephen, May 2023
Jonathan May 2023

“A lovely cottage, well presented, good position, we will book again thanks Jon and Sue”

- Jonathan, May 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
Karen April 2023

“A well positioned , quaint cottage .”

Very comfortable . Spacious seating , comfy bed and great powerful and hot shower . Pretty secure gardens with good views over Cumbria Way and plenty of wild birds to watch . Dog enjoyed watching the walkers pass by .Walks from front door in every direction - loved it thank you .

- Karen, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, it is lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and the views! We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Richard April 2023

“This was our third stay at Park Cottage and once again we were not disappointed.”

The much needed recent improvements made to kitchen appliances, radiators, Wi-Fi and shower are much appreciated and has brought the cottage upto a really good standard. The cottage is in a wonderful, quiet location with the most magnificent views of the river and mountains giving the perfect setting to rest and relax whist watching the large variety of birds in the garden (bring bird food it is definitely worth it). Being centrally located it gives easy access to many many walks either directly from the house or just a short drive away. The Skelwith Bridge hotel & Talbot Bar is only a short 10 minute walk through the wood and past Skelwith Force where they serve great beer and food, I would recommend booking in advance for an evening meal as it is very popular. All in all another fantastic holiday, can’t wait to come back again next year!

- Richard, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable third stay, and that you enjoyed the views! We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Sue March 2023

“Always lovely to come back to Park Cottage and improvements have made for a much more comfortable stay, especially the new pump to the shower so the pressure is much improved.”

Also the new oven is great.

- Sue, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you in the future. Property Owner
Margaret October 2022

“Having read previous comments we found the cottage cosy and all appliances looking quite new although we only used the kettle and toaster.”

The shower worked very well. There is wire across the front gate and fence now and our 6 month old puppy could not escape so both front and back gardens are quite secure and I am sure they are quite pretty in the summer. We would book this cottage again as although isolated it is close to Ambleside and lakes. A note for the owners though, we had torrential rain on Wednesday and came back to the conservatory/utility floor wet and found water comining in from the front bottom wall.

- Margaret, October 2022
Reg September 2022

“I stayed at Park Cottage back in July and made some comments concerning the shower.”

It is very refreshing to find that these comments have been taken seriously and that action was taken! The shower now is perfect! In fact there is nothing at all I could criticise about the cottage or my stay there. It is a fabulous location and has all the amenities you need for a great vacation. I also noticed that the owner has upgraded the light fittings and the heating system both of which have made a tremendous difference. Everything about this little cottage is wonderful and Benson (my English Springer Spaniel) and I will definitely be returning in the very near future.

- Reg, September 2022

Thank you so much for your great feedback!. The owner has indeed been carrying out updates and it is great you have noticed and it has positively impacted your stay. We look forward to welcoming you and Benson back in the future!. Property Owner
Sonny August 2022

“The cottage itself was very nice as advertised.”

we enjoyed our 3 nights stay with our little dog. nice views front and back of the cottage.

- Sonny, August 2022

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Park Cottage and appreciate your lovely feedback. We hope to welcome you and your dog back again in the future!. Property Owner
Duncan August 2022

“Very attractive cottage, in a beautiful hillside location.”

All the facilities (kitchen, beds, shower etc) seemed excellent, and someone even provided a full selection of bird food for the many garden bird feeders. The only minor problem we had was that the freezer door seemed reluctant to shut, so we wedged a chair against it:-)

- Duncan, August 2022

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. The facilities have been recently updated and the owners are working hard to update the property whilst keeping its lakeland charm. The wildlife around the cottage is great and fit in great with the amazing location. We appreciate you making us aware of the freezer door and will have this rectified. We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Alexandra July 2022

“It was a wonderful cottage with an amazing view.”

We were very confortable in it. The garden is gorgeous. We had a funny experience watching a gang of whimsical cows eating the neighbour's garden ! The sun was with us, we had a marvellous week in Park Cottage. Best regards, Alexandra

- Alexandra, July 2022

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. This really is a fantastic property with so much to offer. The owners are currently tweaking the property to make it more updated for guests. We agree the views are amazing and are glad you had such great weather for your stay. We hope you welcome you back for another marvellous week. Property Owner
Gary July 2022

“Great location and lovely quiet cottage.”

Would probably stay there again. Downside, the cottage décor is very tired looking especially the heaters, Very poor shower with the water pressure. Kitchen cupboards are all full of utensils and crockery so there is nowhere to actually store all the food for the week.

- Gary, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. Myself and my husband have taken over running of Park Cottage, from my parents in law. As of the second week of August, we have fitted a new water tank and pressure system to make the shower much more powerful, and fitted new radiators. We are slowly tweaking our lovely cottage, whilst keeping its charm. We would love you to come back in the future to experience the new shower! Many thanks Charlotte Property Owner
Reg July 2022

“Everything was great except for the shower which was very weak, it really needs a pump fitting to make it more powerful.”

- Reg, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. The shower issue has been noted and the owners are making necessary updates to Park Cottage. We are so glad you had a lovely stay and hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Sue February 2022

“We have been using Park Cottage since 2006 most years.”

Always lovely to go back to. However the resent price hike would deter us from booking again unless there is an offer on. The cottage is basic compared to most. We actually like this fact, but it should be reflected in the price. For info shower could do with a pump. There is an intermittent clattering noise in the twin room throughout the day and night ( maybe pipes ) which we haven’t noticed before. Oven door doesn’t close properly and doesn’t get up to temperature well, it was relatively old when we started coming so needs to be replaced.

- Sue, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback. It is lovely to see you have been enjoying this lovely property since 2006!! The price increase is due to the cost of living increases you will see across the whole of the UK but there are offers on every now and then so keep your eyes peeled!. The owners are working on certain aspects of the property and WIFI has now been installed. We appreciate your feedback and this has been taken into consideration. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
Geraldine September 2021

“Nothing in particular was wrong, but in general cottage was not of the standard expected.”

Shower was v poor, mattress not great. The info pack was appallingly out of date - it said there was a shop in elterwater, which there hasn’t been for about 10 years… with no wifi, it made it slightly tricky to find local details. Needs a good deep clean. We come to the lakes a lot and stay in lots of properties, so we know good from bad. having said that the location was amazing!

- Geraldine, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback. This cottage is a 3 star rated property and is inspected every year in order to keep it's star rating. The cottage is as advertised and the owners are working on updating certain aspects of the property. There is a shop 2.91 miles away which is advertised on our website but we will take a look at the welcome pack - thank you for informing us. Wifi is now available at Park Cottage. Property Owner
Andy August 2021

“A quirky cottage in a great location with fantastic views.”

The property feels like it could do with a little bit of TLC. It feels like basic maintenance has been missed in recent years, A large number of slates on the edge of the patio were loose which made it dangerous stepping off the patio. The mixer shower lacks pressure, it could do with a pump so that it isn't just a dribble.

- Andy, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback. The owners are working on updating certain aspects of the property without loosing the charm of this quirky cottage. We have taken your feedback and will work on the issues you have raised so thank you for this. Park Cottage is in a fantastic location and we are pleased you got to enjoy it! We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Alison July 2021

“The cottage is in a fantastic location but is much need of some updating and I feel that we paid far more for it than it would have been pre Covid - it seems that Heart of the Lakes hiked up their prices to take advantage compared to other companies and for that I will not be using them again especially as I felt the lady on the phone was quite rude when I notified them (very politely) of an issue with the washing machine on our last day that I had just had.”

Unfortunately neither of us slept well as the double bed is extremely uncomfortable and the spare beds, although were slightly better, the intermittent noise from what I believe is the extractor fan from the cottage next door meant that I was woken up at least twice in the night for about 10 to 15 minutes each time. Considering the cost of the cottage for the week wifi should be in the property and more than the basic 5 tv channels .

- Alison, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback. As per everything else in the world, prices are increased due to the cost of living and other factors. After COVID19 a lot of prices went up therefore cottage prices rose - this was a factor across the whole of the UK, not just HOTL. We are sorry to see you have a few issues whilst staying at Park Cottage including the fan next door - we do ask if guests have any issues during their stay to please contact us so we have chance to rectify these issues. We can confirm the cottage is being updated in time and wifi is now available in the property. We agree this cottage is in a fantastic location. Property Owner
Nicky May 2021

“We were disappointed that on returning a second time (our last visit 3 years ago), the garden privacy is no longer there with one frosted window overlooking the patio and also a panoramic window overlooking a large proportion of the garden.”

In addition, while WIFI was advertised on the website where we made the booking, there was none. A staff member came to check this (and confirmed that there was no WIFI) but no effort was made to rectify this and we've not heard yet regarding compensation for this mis-selling. This was of great inconvenience as we were relying on this for my husband to be able to work during our week away. (I see that the website has now been updated, but I have a screenshot from last week which shows the cottage to have WIFI) Very disappointing as we had such a great holiday there before.

- Nicky, May 2021
Mrs Steggles Dec 2019

“We loved the fact that there were so many walks from the cottage, so we didn't have to use the car too much.”

- Mrs Steggles, Dec 2019

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with electric woodburning stove.
Electric heating with electric woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD player
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Private parking for two cars
Secure bike storage
Garden with seating
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
WIFI now available.

The property

If you are looking for a picturesque cottage amid beautiful Lakeland scenery you will be delighted with Park Cottage, the origins of which are lost in time.

It is thought to have once been a byre attached to the very old farm cottage next door and is known to have been converted into a dwelling in 1904.

The cottage retains many original features and offers a cosy and relaxing rural retreat for a holiday in any season. The cottage is reached down a winding track away from the road.

There is no passing traffic and the Cumbria Way footpath passes the door.

There are excellent walks to be enjoyed from the property to Coniston or EIterwater and the river bank walks beyond (with a pub at either end!).

Great Langdale beckons the serious fell walkers onto the high peaks and famous ridge walks - Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes. With a good pub and restaurant at Skelwith Bridge and the Chesters By The River tea room close-by you will be tempted to eat out without the need to use the car, whilst the cottage offers all the comforts of home in any season. Accommodation: Pretty porchway leads into the beamed and oak panelled dining-kitchen.

The beautifully fitted hand-built kitchen in oak offers all modern facilities without detracting from the character of the cottage.

Large rear glass porch makes excellent storage for outdoor gear.

Good sized separate sitting room (TV with satellite booster, DVD, electric 'log burner' stove). Stairs from the kitchen lead to the first floor where there are two bedrooms - a double and a twin - both with washbasins and ample storage space.

Family bathroom with bath, separate shower and basin.

Separate wc. Furnishings throughout are in-keeping with the property and there are lovely views from many of the windows - particularly from upstairs.

The cottage is decorated throughout with tasteful colours and fabrics.

Fitted carpets.

Electric heating and hot water. Outside: Small 'cottage garden' to the front and further garden area to the rear.

Garden furniture.

Useful rear outside store.

Private parking - strictly limited to two cars.

Walks from the door.

Dog owners should note that neighbouring fields are often grazed by sheep or cattle.

Pub and restaurant half mile.

Shops etc.

in Ambleside 3 miles or Chapel Stile 2 miles.

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

“Cosy cottage with a wonderful view!”

“This is a great location.”

“Lovely tranquil location.”

“What an absolute gem .”

“Confortable cottage, pretty gardent, wonderful view.”

“We stayed at this cottage from the 9th June for a week and loved it.”

“Lovely spot, space and enclosed garden a blessing.”

“On arrival the cottage was nice and clean, however, the previous occupant had been cooking curry and so we had to wash clean the extractor filters over the cooker as well as the microwave to eliminate the odour which was obvious as soon as the kitchen was entered.”

“A lovely cottage, well presented, good position, we will book again thanks Jon and Sue”

“A well positioned , quaint cottage .”

“This was our third stay at Park Cottage and once again we were not disappointed.”

“Always lovely to come back to Park Cottage and improvements have made for a much more comfortable stay, especially the new pump to the shower so the pressure is much improved.”

“Having read previous comments we found the cottage cosy and all appliances looking quite new although we only used the kettle and toaster.”

“I stayed at Park Cottage back in July and made some comments concerning the shower.”

“The cottage itself was very nice as advertised.”

“Very attractive cottage, in a beautiful hillside location.”

“It was a wonderful cottage with an amazing view.”

“Great location and lovely quiet cottage.”

“Everything was great except for the shower which was very weak, it really needs a pump fitting to make it more powerful.”

“We have been using Park Cottage since 2006 most years.”

“Nothing in particular was wrong, but in general cottage was not of the standard expected.”

“A quirky cottage in a great location with fantastic views.”

“We were disappointed that on returning a second time (our last visit 3 years ago), the garden privacy is no longer there with one frosted window overlooking the patio and also a panoramic window overlooking a large proportion of the garden.”

“We loved the fact that there were so many walks from the cottage, so we didn't have to use the car too much.”

Summary

The property

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About the location

AMBLESIDE