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Herdwick Cottage Ambleside

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1041200)

Customer rating

4.9★

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  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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36 Customer Review(s)

  • Richard

    “Perfect. Highly recommend .”

    - Richard, September 2025
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Summary

  • AA 4* Gold rated
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor single, all bedrooms have TV, dressing table, hairdryer, cooling fan
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Games/cinema room
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Dolce Gusto coffee machine
  • Smart TV, DVD player, Bluetooth sound system, X-Box 360 and Wii
  • Fast Wifi
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Parking permit for 1 car for on-street parking
  • Free additional overnight parking on the street
  • Enclosed courtyard patio
  • Gas central heating with woodburning stove
  • Please note: this property has a maximum occupancy of 5 including infants
  • Accommodation over three floors
  • Herdwick Cottage is a pet-free and smoke-free property
  • Local shops, restaurants, pub and independent cinema 0.1 miles
  • Check-in from 4:00pm, check-out by 10:00am

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The property

Beautiful, welcoming, 'home from home', Herdwick Cottage Ambleside is a traditional Victorian Lakeland cottage. This stylish central Ambleside cottage enjoys a surprisingly peaceful location.

It's an ideal retreat for families or couples to relax, unwind and explore the Lakes at any time of year. Comfortable dining facilities promise memorable sociable evenings in, while separate floor bedrooms and two luxury bathroom facilities ensure space and privacy when required. A cinema/games room provides entertainment for kids of all ages. Outside, you'll find an enclosed rear patio for pre-dinner drinks, coffee or reading al-fresco. Famous walks begin on your doorstep, and only a stroll away you'll find pubs, sophisticated shopping, acclaimed restaurants and lake cruises.

Perfect!

Accommodation in detail: Enter the cosy lounge with Smart TV/DVD and woodburning stove.

Elegant separate dining room with plenty of comfortable seating, leading downstairs to the 2nd cinema/games room with 50-inch TV, X-Box 360 and Wii consoles and games. Beautiful and well equipped, fitted kitchen with granite worktops leading to the enclosed rear patio. Upstairs all bedrooms have bedrooms have luxury mattresses, TV, dressing table, hairdryer and cooling fan.

On the first floor is a pretty master bedroom with king size bed and 2 luxury bathroom facilities.

Upstairs a charming double bedroom with wonderful fell views, and a further good-sized single bedroom provides an ideal peaceful sanctuary.

A parking permit is provided for outside or very near the cottage for one car and free parking is available for extra vehicles 6pm-10am.

Location: Ambleside is one of the most popular Lake District villages occupying a very scenic location on the northern shores of Lake Windermere.

The village is surrounded by a dramatic backdrop of Lakeland Fells making Ambleside a super base for walking in the Lake District - the scenery is a constant source of inspiration for walkers, artists and photographers alike.

It's a superb choice for couples or families, who'll enjoy being able to explore on foot and sample the very best of Lakeland village life.

Ambleside village centre offers sophisticated shopping, and a fabulous array of cafes, restaurants and traditional pubs.

Ambleside also has three independent cinema venues, and world-class live jazz restaurant, adding to a wide range of choices for romantic or sociable evenings out.

Why not take a cruise on Lake Windermere during your stay?

Windermere Lake Cruises depart regularly from Ambleside Pier at Waterhead, which is just a stroll out of the village - a great way to explore Bowness and Lakeside without having to drive.

Route information is on hand at the Tourist Information (2 mins walk away) and you'll easily find advice in the many outdoor clothing stores.

The frequent and reliable bus service provides an excellent and cost-effective way of travelling further afield. Follow the A591 north past tranquil Rydal Water to historic Grasmere to visit such attractions as the former home of William Wordsworth at Dove Cottage, The Wordsworth Museum, and the famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop. The A591 also leads easily south to Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere and on to Bowness. Ambleside is a fantastic base whether you wish to hike in the fells, tour the Lake District's scenic areas or simply explore the charms of the local area.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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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:

  • Winter