Hill Cottage | Ambleside | Galava (roman Fort) | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.9★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

58 Customer Review(s)

David
June 2025

“Best cottage, location and facilities that we have found over many years visiting the Lake District.”

Will book again next year for sure.

Will book again next year for sure.

- David, June 2025

Thank you very much for the lovely feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again in the future. All the best. Property Owner
Raymond June 2025

“Excellent cottage and facilities, one of the best we have stayed in.”

No worries about returning again.

- Raymond, June 2025

Thank you very much for the lovely feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again in the future. All the best. Property Owner
Sheila May 2025

“We had a wonderful stay at Hill Cottage.”

It is a perfect location for exploring, the Cottage had everything we needed for a cosy stay. We would have no hesitation in staying again. Thank you.

- Sheila, May 2025

Thank you very much for the lovely feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again in the future. All the best. Property Owner
Alison May 2025

“The house is a home from home, plenty of space and comfortable, well equipped with everything you need - although it didn't have oven gloves.”

It's perfectly located for a short walk down into Ambleside and has parking, which is great, as we hardly moved the car all week. The only issue was that the Shower in the en suite dripped all day and night, we did leave a note for Lakelovers when we left. We will be back in the future.

- Alison, May 2025
Roger April 2025

“For publication: A really good property with excellent levels of equipment.”

We went as a couple but it would work well for 2 couples or a family group. Very well prepared for our arrival. We would stay again without hesitation. Private message for owner: The only thing that we disliked is the uncomfortable bed in the main bedroom. Unsure if it is the mattress or the base but there are pronounced dips on each side

- Roger, April 2025

Thanks very much for your feedback. We will look into the mattress and get that sorted out as we will be staying at the house for a few weeks in May. We hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Richard April 2025

“Great cottage and great location, loved our stay.”

- Richard, April 2025

Thank you for the feedback, we hope to see you again soon, All the best. Property Owner
Gareth March 2025

“We really enjoyed our stay at Hill Cottage.”

The location was very convenient for Ambleside (5 minute walk) and numerous local walks.

- Gareth, March 2025

Thank you very much for your feedback, we hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Lou November 2024

“Have been to Hill cottage about 8-9 times over the past 10 years it’s a home from home”

- Lou, November 2024

Thank you so much for coming back to stay at Hill Cottage once again and for sharing your feedback. We hope to see you back again sometime. All the best. Property Owner
Sandra October 2024

“Really enjoyed our stay in Hill Cottage, very clean and comfortable.”

Contains everything for a real self catering holiday. We will certainly return.

- Sandra, October 2024

Thank you very much for coming back to stay at Hill Cottage and for sharing your feedback. We hope to see you back again sometime. All the best. Property Owner
Rosalie September 2024

“Hill Cottage is perfectly located just above the village with lovely views and an excellent sun terrace.”

The cottage owners have put much thought into making their guests feel very comfortable and have an enjoyable stay right from the moment you go through the inviting scarlet front door!

- Rosalie, September 2024

Thank you very much for once again coming back to stay at Hill Cottage and for sharing your feedback. We hope to see you back again sometime. All the best. Property Owner
Andrew August 2024

“This was our second time staying at the property.”

It is in such a nice location. It is in a quiet spot but only a short walk to the center of Ambleside. You can also start walks right from your doorstep. The property has great bathrooms, comfortable beds and a great front patio where you can enjoy the mountain views. It simply has everything you need to enjoy your time in the Lakes.

- Andrew, August 2024

Thank you very much for coming back to stay at Hill Cottage and for sharing your feedback. We hope to see you back again sometime. All the best. Property Owner
Angharad August 2024

“This is a great cottage; well equipped and comfortable, in a really convenient location.”

Would definitely book again, availability depending.

- Angharad, August 2024

Thank you very much for your feedback, we hope to see you again sometime. Property Owner
Philip June 2024

“The only reason it wasn’t 5 stars across the board was that when we arrived, there was an overly strong smell of cleaning products, which wouldn’t affect most people but my wife has allergies and her eyes are sensitive so she needed her anti histermine, as it affected her eyes.”

We opened windows and gave a good airing and where then fine. Just thought worth mentioning to you. Overall, a superb cottage, great facilities and very handy to walk into Ambleside.

- Philip, June 2024

Thanks for the feedback, we will take a look at and hope to see you again sometime. Property Owner
Caroline June 2024

“This is the third time we have stayed at Hill Cottage and very much hope to do again in the future.”

It was immaculate and all of the extra touches make it so homely and comfortable. It is very deserving of the 5 stars.

- Caroline, June 2024

Hello there, thank you very much for coming back to stay at Hill Cottage again and for also taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.. Property Owner
Louise June 2024

“Hill cottage is a wonderful retreat, particularly for city dwellers and is amongst the best of the many cottages we have stayed at in the past.”

We had a most enjoyable week away and appreciated the use of the facilities this cottage offered which were a very good quality. For those who do not know the lakes well Ambleside is a very convenient place from which to visit the many attractions available and take long walks. The information about the cottage was generally accurate but I would advise those who are not particularly fit or elderly as I am the hill is indeed, very steep and would present a challenge to walk up, but not necessarily down. The heating system did present one or two challenges for us and having the focal point of the sitting room as a lovely fireplace it would have been nice to have had some sort of fire in it. Nevertheless I would recommend Hill Cottage for those looking for a home from home place to stay.

- Louise, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we will take a look at the heating instructions when we are next at the house and hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
Robert Ian May 2024

“Lovely to be back at Hill Cottage again…immaculately clean, comfortable, quirky, thoughtful and in a perfect location for visiting Ambleside and walking right from the door.”

We really appreciated the credit at Rattle Ghyll and can recommend the scones!

- Robert Ian, May 2024

Thanks for the feedback and for coming back to stay, we hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Zoe May 2024

“Lovely property.”

Really well furnished and equipped. Great sun terrace at the front. Would definitely book it again.

- Zoe, May 2024

Thank you very much for the feedback, we hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Paul April 2024

“Second visit and just as good as the first.”

Clean, comfortable, good location and everything you need provided in abundance.

- Paul, April 2024

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your second visit to Hill Cottage and hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Jacqueline April 2024

“The cottage is fantastic.”

It is comfortable, nicely furnished and decorated, well maintained, and well resourced, particularly the kitchen. We would have no hesitation in recommending it to others. A few minor improvements to suggest are that the hot water could do with being hotter. For example, when using the en-suite shower over the bath the temperature is not quite hot enough. The lightbulbs in the lounge / diner (ceiling and floor lights) could do with replacing with warm-white as the current white lights are too harsh, make the room feel 'un-cosy' and can't be dimmed without flickering. The final suggestion is to consider removing some of the cushions from both the sofas and beds as there are too many to be comfortable. We piled them up on the spare bed for the week.

- Jacqueline, April 2024

Thank you for the feedback, we glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon ( we will take a look at the different topics you raised when we are next at the house, thank you ). Property Owner
Karen April 2024

“Fabulous place to stay.”

It had everything we needed as a family of 4. Central so not far to walk into Ambleside and parking space was a bonus. Would definitely return.

- Karen, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to enjoy your stay and hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Malcolm February 2024

“Very comfortable and well equipped house in an ideal location above Ambleside.”

The beds and furnishings were of a high standard and comfortable. The credit at the local deli was a nice surprise and better than any made up hamper, thank you!! From a maintenance point of view, the outer front red door is sticking and difficult to open and close. Also the downstairs loo flush sometimes sticks and continues to fill. These small things did not detract from a wonderful weekend away. We would definitely consider coming back again in the future.

- Malcolm, February 2024

Thank you very much for your feedback and for letting us know about the maintenance topics - we will ask maintenance team to take care of. We hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Michelle December 2023

“Fabulous cottage, good central location, close to the town centre and short walk to the lakeshore.”

The owners had taken the time to leave a welcome Xmas card and gifts of some delicious goodies which was really appreciated on our arrival. There were also some great Xmas decorations up to add to the Christmas feel. Very comfortable, cozy and homely cottage, spacious lounge with plenty of comfy seating, with a good dining space, and some books, dvds and games which came in useful with a week of rain. Nice little conservatory but far too cold to sit in at this time of year. Well equip kitchen, we brought allsorts to cook Xmas Dinner but it wasn't needed as the kitchen had everything you could need. Nice bedrooms, really comfortable beds and bonus having an ensuite, making plenty of bathrooms and toilets in the property, which is always handy. We stay in Ambleside every year and would definitely return to this cottage in the future.

- Michelle, December 2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to share this review, it’s very kind of you. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Mark November 2023

“I had a really wonderful stay in Hill Cottage.”

You immediately feel at home here. The location is perfect, just a short walk into town but still so quiet and peaceful (you can hear the occasional owl at night). It’s so easy to get the train from London and then a bus from Windermere - the journey was seamless and so quick. No need to come with a car, especially because you can walk straight out onto the mountains from the cottage, or get a bus to Coniston or the Langdales. Hill Cottage is wonderfully warm and comfortable and the kitchen has everything you could possibly need. The beds are ridiculously comfortable with good quality linen, and the modern bathrooms are spotlessly clean with an amazing power shower (and also a bath) - perfect after a day walking in the mountains. It is tastefully furnished and I loved the thoughtful design, especially the cows! Ambleside is such a great place to base yourself in the Lake District, with inspiring walks and lots of great pubs and restaurants, and I can’t wait to visit Hill Cottage again - it’s like home-from-home. Thank you for a fantastic stay.

- Mark, November 2023
Rosalie September 2023

“Hill Cottage is a delightful home from home with much thought and attention given to the comfort of the guests.”

The cottage also has a lovely sun terrace with views overlooking the village.

- Rosalie, September 2023
Susannah July 2023

“Lovely property, clean and had everything we needed.”

Close enough to stroll into Ambleside town or Waterhead or but far enough out to feel peaceful. We enjoyed sitting out the front on sunny days. The only negative for us was that the bed in the master room was hard and uncomfortable, We hope the owners will change this as we would love to stay again. We discovered a great new cafe with beautiful views near Stock Ghyll Force waterfall which is worth the 15 minute uphill walk from the property.

- Susannah, July 2023
Mary July 2023

“This is our second stay at Hill Cottage and we will definitely be back.”

The cottage is really comfortable, nicely furnished, and well equipped. Despite the other guest reviews we find all the mattresses to be really comfortable :-) Our only, very minor, issue was the drippy guttering above the bedroom window which kept us awake when it had rained (which it did quite a lot of in the night - but no surprises for the Lakes!). If you are a light sleeper and like to sleep with an open window you might want to pack some ear plugs Its a really lovely cottage and one of our favourite holiday stays.

- Mary, July 2023

Thank you very much for your kind feedback and for coming back to stay. We are very sorry to hear about the dripping gutter and will get that fixed ASAP, thank you for letting us know about it. We hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Ewan July 2023

“Gorgeous property and really well maintained - great location also and a real home-from-home.”

It's clear the owners have really thought about the small details. To counter the other reviews on the hard mattress - yes it's hard but totally fine for us.

- Ewan, July 2023

Thank you very much for the feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Esther June 2023

“This was our 2nd stay at Hill Cottage because we enjoyed ourselves so much the previous year.”

This stay we weren’t so well blessed with the weather but when you do have dry bright evenings, being able to sit on the front terrace with views over the Lakes is a fab way to end the day. Having parking outside the property is a big plus as Ambleside is only a short 5 min walk away. It’s a great location to numerous walks of you didn’t want to use the car. The credit gift for a local deli was a wonderful surprise so thank you very much to the owner for such a generous gift! The cottage has been done to a high standard & we would definitely love to return. Thank you for a wonderful stay

- Esther, June 2023

Thank you very much for your feedback and for choosing to come back and stay at Hill Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we will keep our fingers crossed for some extra sunshine for you next time. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Marianne June 2023

“We had a very enjoyable week at Hill Cottage.”

We found the cottage extremely clean with everything that you would want. The view from the patio is lovely, very convenient for all Ambleside has to offer but away from the noise of the town. The only thing that could be improved is the bed in the main bedroom. It is very hard and uncomfortable. The owners have put a mattress topper on the bed but unfortunately this hasn’t eased the problem. We got round this and added extra duvets under the sheet, which helped a bit. I notice that other visitors have also pointed this out. Shame because I would have awarded 5 stars but for this. Having said that we would stay again.

- Marianne, June 2023

Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry you found the mattress a bit firm and will take a look at that when we are next at the house. We hope that we are able to welcome you back again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Lesley June 2023

“This property was delightful and had absolutely everything you needed.”

It’s in a wonderful location with a very short walk into Ambleside. Great to have the parking space. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or come back again. My only gripe, as mentioned by another reviewer, is that the mattress on the main bed is exceptionally hard (it needs a mattress topper or replacing!). My husband likes a firm mattress but this was even too much for him - I ended up with a stiff neck even though the pillows were comfortable. Apart from that I would rate it well above the normal standard of accommodation.

- Lesley, June 2023

Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry you found the mattress a bit firm and will take a look at that when we are next at the house. All the best. Property Owner
Trevor June 2023

“Lovely cottage in a tranquil setting.”

Very well equipped with clear instructions for use of the facilities. Only slight gripe was that toilet roll and towel missing from downstairs toilet - probably an oversight

- Trevor, June 2023

Thank you for the feedback. We are sorry about the oversight with the loo roll and hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. All the best. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Alan May 2023

“Beautifully maintained property in a good setting although steps up to it came as a surprise.”

Facilities and fittings met all our needs. Short walk to choice of eateries in the centre added to convenience. This will be our choice if we return to Ambleside in future.

- Alan, May 2023

Thank you for the feedback, we hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Sharon May 2023

“We have been visiting Ambleside for many years in cottages and apartments and Hill Cottage is up there with the best.”

It was spotlessly clean, well equipped, beautifully furnished and well maintained. The patio area with wonderful views was lovely for evening drinks and, a real bonus, a space for parking too. Ideally placed for a short walk into Ambleside or Wateredge for food, drink and ferries. We will book again without hesitation. Thank you to the owners for providing a lovely holiday accommodation

- Sharon, May 2023

Thank you very much for the feedback. We hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Mariana April 2023

“Lovely cottage in the heart of Ambleside.”

Cottage has absolutely anything you might need for your stay. The terrace has a lovely view out and it's perfect for sundowners and al fresco dinners. Lakelovers staff was very helpful too. You can't go wrong with Hill Cottage!

- Mariana, April 2023

Thank you for the feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Elizabeth April 2023

“This is the second stay for us in this cottage, the location is good as all amenities are within walking distance.”

The cottage is very homely and nicely decorated. We did find the mattress in the master bedroom a little hard, but this is a minor issue.

- Elizabeth, April 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Rosalind March 2023

“This is the second time we have stayed at Hill Cottage and it was just as comfortable as the first visit.”

Thank you.

- Rosalind, March 2023

Thank you so much for your comments, we are so glad you enjoyed your return visit. We hope we can welcome you again in the future. Property Owner
Caroline November 2022

“Property owner.”

This was our second stay at the cottage and were delighted that it lived up to our fond memories. A lot of thought and care has been given to make it a wonderful place to stay. The gift, from the owners, of a voucher to spend in the local delicatessen was so thoughtful and much appreciated. We had some wonderful walks from the doorstep, and it is worth noting that the walk up the hill from the town is a good way to burn up a few calories. The off street parking is definitely a bonus and the only time we took the car out was to travel to Keswick to park up and walk the wonderful Railway Path to Threlkeld and to visit our favourite pub, The Horse and Farrier. This cottage will be our first choice to stay when planning visits to the Lakes in the future

- Caroline, November 2022

Thank you for the very lovely feedback. It’s a pleasure to welcome you back to Hill Cottage once again and we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. All the very best.” Property Owner
Rosalie October 2022

“Hill Cottage is an extremely comfortable and well equipped property in an ideal and quiet location.”

It also has the benefit of a particularly attractive sun terrace with stunning views. It is an ideal holiday base.

- Rosalie, October 2022

Thank you for the lovely feedback, it’s always pleasure to welcome you back to Hill Cottage and we look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Mary September 2022

“A gorgeous holiday home that has been fitted out to the highest standard.”

Owners generously give a voucher for one of excellent delis in Ambleside. The clue to accessibility is in the name-HILL cottage and it was fine for us but maybe not for some doing climb back up with bags, children etc! Think this does need mentioning in description.

- Mary, September 2022

Thank you for the feedback, we delighted you had a great time and will take a look at the property description. We hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Andy September 2022

“This is a wonderful cottage, please don’t change anything!”

- Andy, September 2022

Thank you so much for the very lovely feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Hill Cottage and we hope to welcome you back again very soon. All the best. Property Owner
Alex August 2022

“We’ve had a wonderful stay at Hill Cottage.”

The cottage had everything we needed and we made the most of the good weather out on the terrace with the beautiful views. The house was so comfortable, very well equipped and walking distance from the centre of Ambleside and Waterfront. We really enjoyed our stay, as did our children and we hope to return soon.

- Alex, August 2022

Thank you very much for the feedback, we are delighted everyone had a good time and hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Esther June 2022

“We were extremely impressed with Hill Cottage & having stayed in cottages in Ambleside before think this was the best we have stayed in to date.”

The cottage was fitted out to a standard. At the end of the day it was great to have the option of sitting outside on the terrace with spectacular views. Parking in front of the cottage was also a welcome bonus. Overall we had a fantastic stay and would definitely revisit.

- Esther, June 2022

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, it’s very much appreciated. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your stay, and the beautiful views from the terrace outside. We hope to welcome you back to Hill Cottage again in the future. All the best. Property Owner
Saul June 2022

“We had a wonderful stay at Hill Cottage.”

It’s very comfortable and well equipped with a great deal of thought put into furnishing and equipping the house - it felt very much like we were staying in someone’s home, not just a rental. It’s very much a home from home. We stayed with a 5 and 1 year old (we had no issue with our own travel cot fitting in either of the bedrooms) so the smart tv with access to Netflix, prime, iPlayer etc was appreciated, along with the plumed in water/ice dispenser on hot days. Walking proximity to Ambleside, yet far enough out to be away from the hustle and bustle. We also discovered a fantastic play park behind the church, next to the primary school. We already plan to return next year to this lovely, thoughtfully appointed home from home.

- Saul, June 2022

Thank you for this very kind feedback, we are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and we hope to see you back again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Ann April 2022

“Our week was most enjoyable House was immaculate Everything you need Home from home!”

!!

- Ann, April 2022

Thank you very much for your feedback, we are delighted you had a good time and hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
James April 2022

“The fact that we've stayed in this cottage on numerous occasions speaks for itself.”

.everything you need, comfortable clean fantastic location overlooking Ambleside but still extremely peaceful despite being a 5 min walk..A big thank you to our host who made this stay more special. Can't wait to return.

- James, April 2022

Thanks very much for the feedback - much appreciated. We are delighted that you had a good time and we hope to see you back again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Gayle April 2022

“The house was spacious, modern and had everything we needed.”

It was spottlessly clean and was in a perfect location to access ambleside centre. We found the mattresses quite hard, but appreciate this is personal preference. It was great having a shed to store my husband and daughter's bikes; a more robust shed with a lock on the door would have been great. It was a lovely welcome to receive the voucher for the deli, thank you.

- Gayle, April 2022

Thank you very much for the feedback, we hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. All the best. Property Owner
David March 2022

“Extremely comfortable stay and such a lovely cottage.”

Everything we needed and more. Would love to stay again

- David, March 2022

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback, we hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Paul March 2022

“Very clean comfortable accommodation with everything provided .”

What more can I say -thanks and will rebook without hesitation .

- Paul, March 2022

Thank you kindly for your lovely feedback, it’s very much appreciated. We hope to welcome you back to the Lakes again very soon. All the best. Property Owner
Rosalind February 2022

“Lovely cozy comfortable cottage.”

Great to arrive to a nice warm house on a damp day. Thank you. Very well equipped. Thoroughly recommend Hill Cottage.

- Rosalind, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated, we hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Claire February 2022

“Had a lovely stay at Hill Cottage.”

Very relaxing and in a great spot to enjoy views and local area. Despite it being February we sat out on the balcony enjoying the view of the mountains. Couldn’t fault the home and the quality fixtures. Also very clean and kitchen very well equipped. Beds very comfortable and good quality. Easy stroll into Ambleside where there is a great selection of top quality restaurants, pubs and shops. Lakelovers were exceptionally quick to respond to the heating issue having contacted the helpline, arrived at property within 2 hours (great seen as they must have been busy given the storms that swept across the country) Thanks also to the owners for sorting the heating issue out so quickly and the gift at the deli. Enjoyed a nice selection of fresh items, delicious! A really comfortable and cosy stay. One of the nicest properties we have stayed in. We would definitely return and recommend a stay here to others.

- Claire, February 2022

Thank you for the feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your time at the house and the February weather was OK for you to sit out on the terrace. Apologies for the glitch with the heating system, we will get it checked over again and hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Julia January 2022

“Beautiful cottage.”

Had everything we needed. Really comfy beds. Really warm. Well equipped kitchen. Great location for walks, shopping and eating out without a car.

- Julia, January 2022

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in the Lakes at Hill Cottage. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback, we hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
James November 2021

“Probably the best cottage we've stayed in and believe me we've stayed in an awful lot”

- James, November 2021

Thank you for your kind comments, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Hill Cottage and we hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner
Rosalie October 2021

“I have stayed in Hill Cottage several times.”

It is an ideal holiday base, extremely well equipped, very comfortable and in an ideal location. It has a delightful sun terrace with superb views over Ambleside to the hills.

- Rosalie, October 2021

It's always a pleasure to welcome you back to Hill Cottage. Thank you so much for once again taking the time to feedback on your stay. We're really happy to hear how much you enjoy the views, the location and, just as importantly, that it's comfortable. Thank you very much for your kind comments. Property Owner
Richard September 2021

“Comfortable enjoyable stay, great location.”

Would recommend

- Richard, September 2021

Thank you Mr Allen for taking the time to feedback on your stay at Hill Cottage. We're really happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and very much appreciate the lovely feedback. Property Owner
Robert Ian July 2021

“All fine, but unfortunately there was an absence of communication when we contacted Lakelovers about a couple of issues.”

We asked for new sheets/towels for our second week twice, before and during the holiday and thank you for providing these, but it would have been good to know that it was going to happen rather than leaving us in limbo (no phone call as promised or e-mail). I also spoke to Lakelovers about a lack of basic washing up materials (sponge, washing up liquid, clean cloth, dish washer tablets) in the kitchen, but this problem was ignored. These had all been there in the same property the previous year, so we were rather caught out by them being missing. Nothing major and we coped fine, but the lack of communication was a shame. Apart from that, loved the cottage, location, facilities, cleanliness.

- Robert Ian, July 2021
Cecilia June 2021

“We were very happy with the cottage and the location.”

My issue was with Lakelovers. I booked 2 weeks and informed the company that I was bringing different family members in each week ( the holiday weeks were a gift ) and therefore requested a change of linen and towels after the first week. I was assured this would happen. I duly stripped the beds on the Saturday morning after the first week only to return on Sunday with my other family members to find the cottage as I left it. After making up the beds with the dirty linen I contacted Lakelovers ( fortunately their office was close by) on Monday and had fresh linen delivered which I used to make up the beds AGAIN. I understand that mistakes happen but surely a stay of a fortnight would have ordinarily generated a change of towels and bedding halfway through anyway , especially since there were no drying facilities for that amount of linen etc? The bin in the downstairs toilet hadn’t been emptied and was full of dirty tissues. Mrs C Airley

- Cecilia, June 2021

Good Afternoon Mr and Mrs Airley, Thank you for your recent feedback regarding Hill Cottage, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage however disappointed to hear your comments regarding the linen and your new view on Lakelovers. When COVID started we lost a lot of housekeepers and when we re-opened our properties last year many housekeepers did not and still do not feel comfortable going into a property when guests are still in residence. Therefore, we stopped mid-week cleans due to this reason plus many other guests also felt the same and did not want to be intruded. Unfortunately, I can find no request for the mid-week linen change on our system or from our Housekeeping team. Had we received such request we would have made sure at least a linen and towel change drop was arranged. I am not sure if it was a miss communication your side or our side or an error but our Housekeeping team did not get such request and therefore this is the reason no linen was dropped off. We are otherwise glad this could be resolved with fresh linen on the Monday morning, but we are sorry for the inconvenience. Kind Regards, Lakelovers Property Owner
K Page Nov 2019

“Fantastic cottage with all amenities in perfect location for walking the Lakes.”

- K Page, Nov 2019
Ms Gibb Sep 2019

“The cottage makes an excellent holiday base - a real home from home, extremely comfortable, a lovely sun terrace with superb views.”

- Ms Gibb, Sep 2019

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Summary

First floor: Three bedrooms: 2 x double one with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC, 1 x single
Shower room with basin and WC
Ground floor: Kitchen with large American style fridge and freezer
Sitting room with dining area
Conservatory.
Electric oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, CD player, Wi-Fi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair available
Front garden terrace with garden furniture
Private small back garden
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Off road parking for 1 car
Pub 6 min walk
Shop 8 min walk
Lake Windermere 12 min walk
Please note this property does not have a travel cot due to the space and layout of the bedrooms, Please bear this in mind upon booking
Max 5 guests (including infants)
Please Note: Access to the property - There are half a dozen steps in order to access the property

The property

Hill Cottage is located on one of the quaintest parts of Ambleside perched above the town looking over the lake and surrounding fells.

With easy access onto Wansfell and Ambleside on a short 3 minute walk you are perfectly positioned to get adventurous or enjoy one of the many great restaurants, bars or café's. The cottage has been re developed to an excellent standard with lots of thought put into the little touches that make a house feel a home and this cottage welcomes you from the moment you see the pillar box red front door. A small elevated terrace leads to the front door with a table and chairs creating an excellent spot to soak up the rays, take in the incredible views and enjoy a little al fresco dining. On the ground floor is the open plan living dining area, complete with flat screen tv, super comfy sofas, oak furniture and solid wood floor boards this spacious room offers a really sociable space and leads onto a very lovely little conservatory overlooking the back garden. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need including a large American style fridge/freezer and designed to high standard fitted with granite tops and a little breakfast bar. The Master bedroom is fitted with an en-suite bathroom and beautiful throws and bedding feature in each room.

The second double bedroom and the little single room share a family bathrooms with large shower.

The top floor has excellent views of the surrounding fells and the rooms are light and bright. This cottage has been incredibly presented and no expense spared on creating beautiful spaces from which to enjoy the Lake District.

Please Note: Access to the property - There are half a dozen steps in order to access the property

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

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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

“Best cottage, location and facilities that we have found over many years visiting the Lake District.”

“Excellent cottage and facilities, one of the best we have stayed in.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Hill Cottage.”

“The house is a home from home, plenty of space and comfortable, well equipped with everything you need - although it didn't have oven gloves.”

“For publication: A really good property with excellent levels of equipment.”

“Great cottage and great location, loved our stay.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Hill Cottage.”

“Have been to Hill cottage about 8-9 times over the past 10 years it’s a home from home”

“Really enjoyed our stay in Hill Cottage, very clean and comfortable.”

“Hill Cottage is perfectly located just above the village with lovely views and an excellent sun terrace.”

“This was our second time staying at the property.”

“This is a great cottage; well equipped and comfortable, in a really convenient location.”

“The only reason it wasn’t 5 stars across the board was that when we arrived, there was an overly strong smell of cleaning products, which wouldn’t affect most people but my wife has allergies and her eyes are sensitive so she needed her anti histermine, as it affected her eyes.”

“This is the third time we have stayed at Hill Cottage and very much hope to do again in the future.”

“Hill cottage is a wonderful retreat, particularly for city dwellers and is amongst the best of the many cottages we have stayed at in the past.”

“Lovely to be back at Hill Cottage again…immaculately clean, comfortable, quirky, thoughtful and in a perfect location for visiting Ambleside and walking right from the door.”

“Lovely property.”

“Second visit and just as good as the first.”

“The cottage is fantastic.”

“Fabulous place to stay.”

“Very comfortable and well equipped house in an ideal location above Ambleside.”

“Fabulous cottage, good central location, close to the town centre and short walk to the lakeshore.”

“I had a really wonderful stay in Hill Cottage.”

“Hill Cottage is a delightful home from home with much thought and attention given to the comfort of the guests.”

“Lovely property, clean and had everything we needed.”

“This is our second stay at Hill Cottage and we will definitely be back.”

“Gorgeous property and really well maintained - great location also and a real home-from-home.”

“This was our 2nd stay at Hill Cottage because we enjoyed ourselves so much the previous year.”

“We had a very enjoyable week at Hill Cottage.”

“This property was delightful and had absolutely everything you needed.”

“Lovely cottage in a tranquil setting.”

“Beautifully maintained property in a good setting although steps up to it came as a surprise.”

“We have been visiting Ambleside for many years in cottages and apartments and Hill Cottage is up there with the best.”

“Lovely cottage in the heart of Ambleside.”

“This is the second stay for us in this cottage, the location is good as all amenities are within walking distance.”

“This is the second time we have stayed at Hill Cottage and it was just as comfortable as the first visit.”

“Property owner.”

“Hill Cottage is an extremely comfortable and well equipped property in an ideal and quiet location.”

“A gorgeous holiday home that has been fitted out to the highest standard.”

“This is a wonderful cottage, please don’t change anything!”

“We’ve had a wonderful stay at Hill Cottage.”

“We were extremely impressed with Hill Cottage & having stayed in cottages in Ambleside before think this was the best we have stayed in to date.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Hill Cottage.”

“Our week was most enjoyable House was immaculate Everything you need Home from home!”

“The fact that we've stayed in this cottage on numerous occasions speaks for itself.”

“The house was spacious, modern and had everything we needed.”

“Extremely comfortable stay and such a lovely cottage.”

“Very clean comfortable accommodation with everything provided .”

“Lovely cozy comfortable cottage.”

“Had a lovely stay at Hill Cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“Probably the best cottage we've stayed in and believe me we've stayed in an awful lot”

“I have stayed in Hill Cottage several times.”

“Comfortable enjoyable stay, great location.”

“All fine, but unfortunately there was an absence of communication when we contacted Lakelovers about a couple of issues.”

“We were very happy with the cottage and the location.”

“Fantastic cottage with all amenities in perfect location for walking the Lakes.”

“The cottage makes an excellent holiday base - a real home from home, extremely comfortable, a lovely sun terrace with superb views.”

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The property

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AMBLESIDE