Bank Foot

This is a lovely cottage just a 5 minute walk to Ambleside town centre and close to Lake Windermere.

The owners made a lot of effort to make our stay enjoyable and kindly left chocolate, wine, milk and flowers. The cottage has a pretty garden. The only thing visitors need to be aware of is the fact that you have to park your car in a rather small garage or try to find parking in the street, which is very limited. I parked my 2 series BMW in the garage and foolishly closed the garage door only to notice a couple of days later that the garage door was catching the edge of my boot and had scratched the paintwork. So if someone has a similar size car, I would advise them not to shut the garage door.

Wonderful

Been here about 13 times.

Best place ever

We always enjoy our stay at Bank Foot, private & peaceful, but within easy reach of shops .

Lovely welcome touches on arrival are appreciated , & there is all you need for a relaxing holiday .

Bank Foot is the perfect cottage - the hosts have thought of everything.

It’s in an ideal location for a stroll into Ambleside and all it has to offer. Beautifully decorated, comfortable and spacious - it’s just a delight. This was our second stay and we will definitely return.

Best holiday home expedience ever

Brilliant.

We are in our 80s and this property is exactly what we wanted. Car parked up for the week, two minute walk to bus stop, ten minute walk to Ambleside, ten minute walk to the lake. Cottage lovely. Flowers and wine. Everything in cottage one would need. Even had a bird that visited us every day in that lovely little garden. Don't usually holiday at same place two years on the trot but have booked already for 2026.

Another excellent stay at Bank Foot with everything we needed.

Great walks from the door, pubs, restaurants and bus stop just a very short stroll away.

Everything was lovely.

Only very minor point is that a spare bin bag would have been handy given small size of bin in kitchen. But otherwise all was top class. Super garden. Great location. Well equipped kitchen. Thank you.

We have found it quite difficult to find holiday cottages for two that we really like, so we're glad to have discovered Bankfoot.

This has been our second visit. The cottage is comfortable and in a good location. We like to leave our car for the week and use public transport, so it's great that the bus stops at Hawes Garden centre are 2 minutes away. The star is the lounge leading to the lovely garden (please let there be sunshine!). Parking is an issue. We can just about squeeze our small car into the garage, but if you have a larger car, you will struggle. Some small negatives, perhaps the owner could supply a door stop for the Kitchen door, and maybe some new mugs

Lovely little cottage with a delightful garden.

Very welcoming, with wine, flowers and a welcome slate sign on the door. Very clean cottage with everything you need for a lovely stay!

Absolutely lovely holiday in a beautiful location just a shame it rained most of the time!

Cottage was perfect and the garden was beautiful. Very peaceful and private. We put our car in garage and got the bus everywhere. The flowers chocolates milk and wine were a lovely touch and very appreciative. Must apologise to owners as we forgot to leave a review in the book. Only a small criticism, more toilet rolls please and the shower mat was very dirty other than that it was perfect

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at Bank Foot and Ambleside.

The cottage was exactly as advertised and was very clean and perfect for the two of us. We enjoyed evenings relaxing in the garden. Restaurants, cafes, shops, pubs and the lake were all an easy walk away. Yes, the tiny garage was tight and our car did hang out a bit, but we didn’t even use it for the week. If we weren’t walking, we were catching busses and boats. One thing I’d like to let management know of is that it would be a good idea to label the red power switch in the kitchen that provides power to the hob and oven. Not being a UK resident, it did take me some time to realize why the hot plate on the hob was not getting hot. No mention of the red power switch in the information folder either. We would definitely stay at Bank Foot again. Very much appreciated the bottle of wine and the fresh cut flowers. Thank you.

Another lovely stay at BankFoot.

Nice to see the property has been well maintained and small improvements are ongoing. No doubt will visit again.

Lovely welcome with daffodils and milk!

Bankfoot is really comfortable with a beautiful bedroom and cosy lounge to relax after day on fells. Really useful having a garage and gorgeous garden to sit in. Hope to return very soon.

Always a joy to return to Bank Foot and will rebooking in the future.

Centrally based for the village, the start of many walks and bus terminus so you don’t need the car to visit other villages or the starts of extended walks.

We have been before and each time we have been very pleased with the cottage.

It is very comfortable and cosy and a lovely place to stay.

Fantastic company to deal with

Our second visit this year and just as enjoyable as the first.

Bankfoot is a real “home from home “, very comfortable and welcoming. It’s perfectly located for the town and walks. The garage is on the small side but we never had a problem to park close by on the roadside. Have already booked our next visit!

This was our eighth time at beautiful Bankfoot.

We just love coming down. House is always immaculate. We have found amazing restaurants, great walks, and this time we put the car in the garage and used the buses. We can't speak high enough about Bankfoot and the surrounding areas. We booking for next year. Ian &Jane Smith.

Lovely comfortable cottage.

Very relaxing place to stay and so handy for walks from the door and walking into town.

An excellent cottage and location, flowers and a complementary bottle of wine was a beautiful surprise

Bank Foot is a delightful cottage accommodation with a beautiful little garden area.

The welcome treats from the owners a also a really special touch.

we have been visiting the lakes for over 30 years and found bank foot to be high up on our cottage list in comfort and cleanliness with great little garden to sit out in, one small point a small step leading out into the garden would help but this is for someone in there late 70s and a member of the dodgy knee brigade but this should not hinder you youngsters who visit bank foot haha

Lovely cottage in an ideal location for both the lake, Amblside and the bus services.

Great to have somewhere to park safely and we will definitely return.

Perfect in every way.

Thank you for the milk and Prosecco! Yes, the garage is on the small side but free road side parking is available with patience and a bit of luck. Have already booked a return visit.

This was our first time at Bank Foot and we loved every moment.

The lounge is the star. Comfortable and bright, with a lovely outlook through the french doors to the delightful garden. Unlike many holiday rental properties, Bank Foot has a excellent television - really that should be standard everywhere. The DVD player wasn't working unfortunately. Hopefully that is now sorted

So pleased with accommodation and location that when we returned home we booked again for next year.

A very cosy, comfortable and clean cottage in a very good location.

Would happily recommend to others for a lovely vacation.

The only problem we had is the garage space which was very tight for our car.

Otherwise we had a nice relaxing week.

Lovely property with an excellent location.

The garden a real bonus when the weather is good

We love staying at Bank Foot, the fact that this was our 6th stay is testament to this.

Great location, so many fabulous walks from the door, being able to leave the car in the garage. Cottage really comfortable, nice to be able to access an enclosed garden through the patio doors.

A thoughtfully presented property with everything you would need.

Clean, comfortable and spacious. Beautiful little garden - lovely to sit in. Would certainly return.

Best place we have e stayed at.

That's why it's our 7th visit

Love it all, fab cottage, shame about the weather.

Would love to stay again.

Bank Foot provides the perfect property for two people in Ambleside, with everything on the doorstep that you could need, including the comfort and positioning of the property!

We have regularly used this property over many years and are already booked to return in 2004

Bank Foot is the perfect place to stay in Ambleside.

It is a beautifully presented cottage with everything you need - both in comfort and in practical terms. The views of the gorgeous garden from the living area are a wonderful bonus . It’s spotlessly clean and well maintained . We hope to stay here again.

The cottage is in a very good location, convenient for shops and a starting point for a number of walks.

It was a weight off our minds, not having to worry about parking. Our car, a Honda Civic, fitted into the garage comfortably. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. The welcome goodies of wine and chocs were much appreciated.

Ideal cottage for two, with secure private garden.

We have stayed here on multiple occasions as the location is so handy for local shopping and walks as well as a comfortable base for planning journeys to the rest of the attractions in the Lakes.

Third time of staying at this cottage.

Great location with Ambleside a short walk away. The cottage is well equipped with a really lovely garden.

Loved the cottage.

Garden is lovely I will be back

I have been to Bank foot 3 times and I love it , it’s so nice at the cottage just love the little garden and it’s just a perfect location .

I be back again next year x

Superb cottage in great location.

Our 5th stay and our experience seems to improve each time. The only relatively small thing that impacted on our holiday was that the Gardeners arrived outside the patio doors just after 8am and worked for about 45 minutes which was a little intrusive. I appreciate the difficulties in arranging allotted times but wonder if it is possible to be forewarned of particular day, a.m. or p.m. for example?

Bank Foot is faultless.

Already booked again for October.

We have been to Bankfoot a few times and have booked for this October too.

We cannot find any faults , the cottage is magnificent every you need is in the cottage. We parked the car in the garage on arrival and took it out when we were going home, lots of great walks , amazing restaurants, boat to Windermere, my wife didn't spend that much in Hayes garden center, so the best visit ever. Can't wait for October. . Jane & Ian Smith.(Edinburgh).

Fantastic place to stay.

Great host. Great service from heart of the lakes

Great place to stay.

We will be back in May.

Best place ever.

Great host

Fabulous cottage in a quiet place with a lovely secluded garden, ideal to sit out in fine weather .

inside is all you need for a comfortable stay .

This is a great little cottage, with good amenities and privacy and right in the hub of the Lakes.

We have been regular customers of not only this cottage in recent years but many other Heart of The Lakes cottages around the Lake District for 20 years! Our only concern is the recent huge increase in fees these last two years which may prompt us to look elsewhere.

Superb cottage and a great location to park the car and just walk the fells or stroll into Ambleside.

Fourth time we`ve stayed so I guess that says it all!

Our second stay this year in this lovely, cosy cottage with a very nice garden, will definitely stay again.

Best and fantastic property.

Clean tidy. Great garden and views. Kind owner

This was our third time staying in bank foot, we have always enjoyed our stays so much and the cottage is delightful.

We returned home today and twice during the week I emailed heart of the lakes. Big stain on carpet. Bathroom door has big dent in, cobwebs in window behind cupboard in hall and the dining room chairs were thick with dust. Quite disappointed and sadly will not be returning again

Stayed in Bankfoot many times over the years and found it to be the most comfortable & ideally situated for our holiday needs within Ambleside.

The design, construction, comfort, decor, equipment and facilities of Bank Foot are excellent and the location is so convenient.

The garden was a delight and we were visited by over a dozen different species of birds, as well as the roe deer mentioned in the visitors book. The deer arrived on the evening of Easter Sunday and actually settled down for the night behind the pond! I have a photo of the deer should the owners like a copy. All in all, a wonderful week ~ even the weather was marvellous. Many thanks.

A very nice cottage in a central location with its own private parking and a very comfortable bed.

Nothing at all to dislike.

I think this was about our 5/6 stay at Bankfoot, and won't be our last .

It ideal for us, We are creatures of habit,

Been here many times.

Xmas was first time away from home. Best ever Xmas. Great property to stay. Can’t wait till next Xmas.

Only reason not given a higher score is really because you have to follow government guidelines during this pandemic.

Its the little finishing touches to the property that you have had to remove because of covid. But will be back again, as we have many times, an excellent base for exploring that area of the lake district..

Stayed in Bank Foot on 3 occasions and love the cottage, location and the fact that we can leave the car in the garage.

Although we reported on our first day the lounge blind sticking in a low position prohibiting light from entering the room, nothing was done about it. I also E-Mailed your Housekeeping Manager about the problem but did nt get a response. The fact that the price of a weeks stay at Bank Foot next August has increased by over £200 we will not be returning. I also expect nothing to be done about this feedback.

Bank Foot was the perfect cottage to spend our week off in the Lakes.

It had absolutely everything you could need & the garden was so perfect to sit out in the evening & have dinner. Location is great - just a 5 minute walk into Ambleside & 5 minutes to Lake Windemere. There are so many walks you can do from Bank Foot which made it so easy especially as it was quite busy in the car parks. Thank you so much & we can't wait to come back!

Our second visit to Bank Foot and for good reason - convenient location for Ambleside centre but far enough from through traffic and footfall to be quiet and restful!

A beautiful cottage in a perfect location near the centre of Ambleside within 5 minutes walk of all amenities, shops, pubs and restaurants.

It has a lovely garden which catches the sun most of the day and is well equipped. You can spend the whole week here without having to use your car as there are plenty of walks on the doorstep and a good bus service.

Please could something be done with the garage / parking.

I damaged my car getting it in the garage as there are no low height warning signs. Best option would be to take it down and just have as a parking space.

Its is a pity that now that Sykes has taken over we cannot just ring up and speak to a person.

The prices of all the cottages have gone up a lot more than just general inflation why.

We think the explanation of the garage limitations should be made clearer.

Luckily we managed to fit a VW Golf in the garage, but if we had brought the Golf Estate it would definitely not have fitted in as the extra lump of concrete on the back wall protrudes into the garage space but there is room underneath just about to fit in part of the front of the car. Otherwise everything was good including the lovely gesture of leaving us some chocolates upon arrival. Lovely large towel were appreciated.

The location of the cottage was great, an easy walk into the centre of Ambleside.

The cottage had everything we required and the garden area was a bonus especially with the wonderful weather we had. The only issue could be the parking as the garage is compact and with a tight shared access with two other properties on a slope it was tricky to say the least however it didn't spoil our stay. Overall a great cottage and a fantastic break

A really comfortable well fitted out cottage, located in an excellent position with everything we could have needed.

Absolutely amazing stay - loved the cottage and really appreciated all the little extra details. Only a 2 minute walk into town!

Such a beautiful cottage. Everything catered for to such a high standard. Garden was a great added bonus.

We all ways have cottage holidays, and I can honestly say this is one of the best properties we have stayed in.

We have stopped at this property many times and also used Heart of The Lakes for booking properties many times. I think that tells its own story as to why we pick these holidays. :-)

Best experience