School Cottage

Customer rating

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

11 Customer Review(s)

Christine
September 2026

“This is our fourth consecutive year staying at School Cottage.”

Right from the first time when we didn't know what to expect to this year the Cottage has always been extremely clean, has everything in it you need and more to make your holiday accommodation brilliant. The area is absolutely gorgeous and everyone who stays there remarks on the fantastic view from the bedroom window. It is in easy reach of Ambleside, Grasmere, Kendal, Keswick to name but a few also there are plenty of walks in the area. I would definitely recommend this Cottage for anyone of ...

Right from the first time when we didn't know what to expect to this year the Cottage has always been extremely clean, has everything in it you need and more to make your holiday accommodation brilliant. The area is absolutely gorgeous and everyone who stays there remarks on the fantastic view from the bedroom window. It is in easy reach of Ambleside, Grasmere, Kendal, Keswick to name but a few also there are plenty of walks in the area. I would definitely recommend this Cottage for anyone of any age.

- Christine, September 2026

Dear Christine and Brian, Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted that you keep coming back to the cottage and enjoying it each time. We are going to keep working on the cottage to ensure the standards stay high going forward and we would love to welcome you back next year. Jules & David Property Owner
Rachel August 2026

“Lovely house with amazing views in a convenient position.”

Everything we needed for a great family holiday.

- Rachel, August 2026

Hello Rachel, Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted that you and your family had a great holiday. We hope to welcome you back to the cottage some day! Best wishes, Jules Property Owner
Marie Madeleine August 2026

“Beautiful cottage with splendid views and easy access to all the major touristic areas.”

- Marie Madeleine, August 2026

Hello Marie. Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad that you enjoyed your stay in the cottage and we hope to welcome you back soon! Jules. Property Owner
Alison June 2026

“Lovely little cottage with everything you would need.”

(except toilet rolls!!) Driveway a tad neat though !! Location short walk from bus stops and Spar Shop which is in the petrol station and pub at the bottom of the hill. We used the buses quite a lot as it was much easier than trying to find parking spaces and only cost £3.00 single.

- Alison, June 2026

Dear Alison, Thank you for your lovely review and we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. You are right about the buses, we use them all the time, especially when it is busy in summer. I hope you don't mind if I clarify for future guests that we do provide one toilet roll in each bathroom to get you started. Best wishes, Jules. Property Owner
Claire May 2026

“The house is lovely and very clean and comfortable.”

It is very spacious and has everything a family could need on holiday - thank you for the blackout blind! The views are amazing and it was lovely to sit outside in the front garden and see the mountains. Great to have a table and chairs outside at the back as it can be a little sun trap there at the right time of day. We hope to be back one day soon and would recommend the house as a place to stay when visiting the Lake District.

- Claire, May 2026

Dear Claire, We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed your holiday. Thank you so much for your kind review and we would love to welcome you to the cottage again. Best wishes, Jules. Property Owner
Graham May 2026

“Well appointed cottage.”

Good location with good views. Easy parking. Clean, fresh and well maintained. This was our second, but probably not last, visit.

- Graham, May 2026

Hello Graham, Thank you very much for leaving a review for us. We are really glad to hear that you enjoyed your second visit to the cottage and we very much hope to welcome you back for another visit in the future. Best wishes, Jules Property Owner
Karen April 2026

“Lovely cottage close to lots of wonderful walks, lakes, historical homes and gardens.”

Fabulous Sunday lunch at pub 100yards away and excellent bus service. The view from the cottage was excellent even though there were big greasy hand prints on the inside windows definitely not cleaned for a while. Also disappointed that there was no welcome basket something that is left in all the other cottages we’ve visited- some milk for a cuppa on arrival would have been appreciated. That said, we had a fabulous time and a comfortable stay.

- Karen, April 2026

Dear Karen, Thanks for leaving a review. We are very glad to hear that you had a fabulous time and a comfortable stay. We are sorry that there were hand prints on the windows, we pride ourselves on the standards of cleaning in the cottage. Also, all guests are supposed to receive a welcome pack, so something has clearly gone wrong there. Thanks for bringing these matters to our attention, we will be raising them with Lakelovers to ensure there is no issue for future guests. Jules Property Owner
Christine Goode Sep 2025

“This is the third year in a row that we have stayed at School Cottage.”

It is always clean, comfortable and very well maintained. It has everything you need and more. It is perfect for visiting the Lake District. The views from the main bedroom are absolutely gorgeous.

- Christine Goode, Sep 2025
Mrs Leisa Williams Aug 2025

“Absolutely lovely cottage, clean and comfortable -has every you need.”

Beds were particularly comfortable. Ideal location to visit so many different places. View from main bedroom is so lovely. Fantastic to have the use of a dish washer too. Only problem we had was wasps which were getting in the roof space below 2nd bedroom - 7 of them got in one night but Sykes resolved with pest control - so all was good. Definitely home form home and would recommend to anyone.

- Mrs Leisa Williams, Aug 2025
Ron Smith May 2025

“My wife and I were delighted with the Cottage.”

Comfortable, clean with modern facilities. Comfortable furniture and modern kitchen and equipment. The beds were comfortable. We greatly appreciated being able to stay in a lovely cottage, in a beautiful area of the Laker district. It was well presented as we arrived, obviously cleaner had been very thorough. Living in this cottage helped to make our stay in the Lake District truly memorable.

- Ron Smith, May 2025
Margaret Gray Oct 2024

“A lovely cottage in an ideal location for exploring the surrounding areas.”

We used the local bus service to get around and parked up our car outside the cottage for the week. The cottage has a small and very well equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge area. Warm and relaxing in evenings with everything we needed.

- Margaret Gray, Oct 2024

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Summary

Two bedrooms 1 x Double with en-suite WC and basin 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, seperate walk-in shower, basin and WC
Modern fitted kitchen
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
Living/dining room
Smart TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included in rent
Wood burning stove (logs available at nearby shop)
Private parking for 2 cars
Enclosed front garden
Shop 300 yards, pub 100 yards
Train station 1.5 mile, bus stop 150 yards
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

The property

School Cottage is a charming and comfortable two-bedroom cottage built from Lakeland stone.

It is set in a peaceful elevated position in Troutbeck Bridge, with lovely westerly views towards Coniston Old Man and the Langdale Pikes. Formed from the old Victorian Sunday School, it is brimming with character.

An oversized front door awaits you up a few steps from the front garden, leading to a generous entrance hall with plenty of space to hang your coats and boots.

The lounge features distinctive floor-to-ceiling, west-facing windows, which help to make this room so bright and cheerful and offer breathtaking views of the mountains. The modern fitted kitchen has everything you need to prepare a bite to eat and enjoy it inside or outside in the pretty patio garden while you plan your next day’s adventures.

And when the sun drops below the mountains you can light a fire and relax in front of the wood burning stove in the original stone fireplace. Upstairs, the two bedrooms both feature beamed ceilings and attractive rooflines.

The front double room has a deeply set feature window with even more spectacular mountain views, as well as an en-suite WC and basin.

The rear bedroom is a comfortable twin with a velux window and a cosy cottage feel. The generous sized bathroom includes a relaxing bath as well as a large walk-in corner shower cubicle. School Cottage is ideally situated for a relaxing break, being just a short stroll to a well-stocked shop and a pub, and perfectly placed between Windermere and Ambleside for easy access to these two vibrant towns. Walkers can quickly connect from the doorstep to any of the stunning trails in the area.

Follow in Alfred Wainwright’s tracks by taking the easy but glorious route over Orrest Head to Windermere, keener walkers can head up through Troutbeck over Wansfell Pike and down into Ambleside. There is private parking for two cars at the front of the cottage, but if you want to explore further without having to drive there is a nearby bus stop with regular services to both Windermere and Ambleside, with routes to Grasmere, the Langdale Valley, Coniston and even Ullswater and Keswick.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

TROUTBECK BRIDGE

Windermere 2 miles; Ambleside 4 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.The property is just a shirt walk from Troutbeck Bridge Spar which stocks a wide rage of food, drinks and necessities.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is our fourth consecutive year staying at School Cottage.”

“Lovely house with amazing views in a convenient position.”

“Beautiful cottage with splendid views and easy access to all the major touristic areas.”

“Lovely little cottage with everything you would need.”

“The house is lovely and very clean and comfortable.”

“Well appointed cottage.”

“Lovely cottage close to lots of wonderful walks, lakes, historical homes and gardens.”

“This is the third year in a row that we have stayed at School Cottage.”

“Absolutely lovely cottage, clean and comfortable -has every you need.”

“My wife and I were delighted with the Cottage.”

“A lovely cottage in an ideal location for exploring the surrounding areas.”

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The property

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About the location

TROUTBECK BRIDGE