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Slack Cottage is located in Ambleside. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. You can enjoy lake view and mountain view from the room. Extras include an outdoor seating area, bed linen and ironing facilities.

Comfy, cozy clean cottage with lots of character in a beautiful location on the edge of a lake. Host and hostess were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was wonderful.

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9.5
Exceptional
144 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

A 5-minute walk from Ambleside and a mile from Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, this charming guest house was originally 2 separate Victorian cottages. It specialises in home-cooked food and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Great hosts and excellent facilities. Fantastic breakfast tailored to individual's choice and yummy cakes in the evening..

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9.8
Exceptional
188 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

Boasting mountain views, Stables riverside cottage Ambleside features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 11 km from World of Beatrix Potter. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 16 km from Lake Windermere.

The property was spotless and very tastefully decorated.

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9.4
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
£153
per night

Set in Ambleside and only 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 3-bedroom bungalow, central Ambleside with parking offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has quiet street views and is 28 km from Derwentwater and 34 km from Askham Hall. The property is non-smoking and is situated 17 km from Lake Windermere.

It was a wonderful place with great location and amenities. Gave us a feeling of home away from home. You can tell host took great details in welcoming us as guest. We felt honoured.

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9.4
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
£232.20
per night

Violet Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater, as well as 35 km from Askham Hall. The property is around 42 km from Muncaster Castle, 45 km from Buttermere and 46 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 8.8 km away.

everything was perfect..the internet was the only issue… it didn’t work very good in the smaller bedroom… that could be managed maybe with splitter 😊

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£253
per night

Hazeldene, a property with a garden, is located in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater, as well as 34 km from Askham Hall. The property is around 42 km from Muncaster Castle, 44 km from Buttermere and 46 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 10 km away.

perfect location , great size and very clean

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews

Rothay 18, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater, as well as 35 km from Askham Hall. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is located 9.1 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

Excellent property in a fantastic location overlooking Ambleside and the surrounding fells. Close to the town centre and exceptionally clean. The apartment had everything we needed and exceeded our expectations.

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9.1
Wonderful
14 reviews

Heatherley, a property with a garden, is located in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater, as well as 34 km from Askham Hall. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 4 bathrooms with a shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Great location, right in the centre of Ambleside. Comfy beds, plenty of hot water, well equipped kitchen

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9.3
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
£342.12
per night

Merewood Lodge, a property with a garden, is set in Ambleside, 33 km from Derwentwater, 39 km from Askham Hall, as well as 45 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is around 48 km from Buttermere, 48 km from Wasdale and 12 km from Grizedale Forest. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 5.2 km away.

Booked Merewood Lodge to attend a family wedding at the Merewood Country Park Hotel . The accommodation was perfect for our family group . It was lovely and clean . The hosts had thought about everything . Clear Information book , including how to operate equipment within the Lodge and things to do nearby . We particularly appreciated the little extras like family games, dvd’s etc although we didn’t get time to play them . The accommodation is very well equipped and in a beautiful setting .

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9.1
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
£307.05
per night

Striding Home, a property with a garden, is located in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater, as well as 35 km from Askham Hall. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 9 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and a dishwasher, and 3 bathrooms. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

The size of the property, the views and the proximity to the town.

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9.2
Wonderful
6 reviews

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  • Slack Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 144 reviews

    Slack Cottage is located in Ambleside. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. There is also an electric kettle.

    Beautiful 14th century cottage just how it should be

  • Haven Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 189 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Ambleside and a mile from Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, this charming guest house was originally 2 separate Victorian cottages.

    Lovely B&B, hosts were great and a delicious breakfast

  • Stables riverside cottage Ambleside
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Stables riverside cottage Ambleside offers accommodations in Ambleside. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • 3-bedroom bungalow, central Ambleside with parking
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews

    3-bedroom bungalow, central Ambleside with parking is located in Ambleside, just 6 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 11 miles from Lake Windermere.

    Exceptionally clean and organised. Great value and location.

  • Violet Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Violet Cottage offers accommodations in Ambleside, 10 miles from Lake Windermere and 18 miles from Derwentwater.

    Everything all you need in a cottage cosy warm feel.

  • Hazeldene
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Hazeldene is located in Ambleside, just 11 miles from Lake Windermere and 18 miles from Derwentwater.

    Excellent quality cottage , lovely kitchen diner extension which was great to enjoy meals ,and a cozy night at n

  • Rothay 18
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews

    Rothay 18 offers accommodations in Ambleside, 5.6 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 10 miles from Lake Windermere.

    The location and the view. The rooms were nice and clean.

  • Heatherley
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 6 reviews

    Heatherley is located in Ambleside, just 6 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 11 miles from Lake Windermere. Free Wifi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

These cottages in Ambleside have options with FREE cancellation

  • Merewood Lodge
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 9 reviews

    Merewood Lodge offers accommodations in Ambleside, 20 miles from Derwentwater and 24 miles from Askham Hall.

  • Striding Home
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 6 reviews

    Striding Home is located in Ambleside, just 5.6 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 10 miles from Lake Windermere.

  • Heron Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Heron Cottage offers accommodations in Ambleside, 26 miles from Muncaster Castle and 27 miles from Buttermere.

  • Fell Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 13 reviews

    Fell Cottage is located in Ambleside, just 10 miles from Lake Windermere and 18 miles from Derwentwater.

    We were self catering but shops easy to access and in a prime location.

  • Dovecot Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 8 reviews

    Dovecot Cottage offers accommodations in Ambleside, 10 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 14 miles from Derwentwater.

    Location and facilities. So peaceful. 10 mins walk to Grasmere.

  • Betamere
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 6 reviews

    Betamere offers accommodations in Ambleside, 5.2 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 10 miles from Lake Windermere.

  • Fellside View
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Fellside View offers accommodations in Ambleside, 10 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 13 miles from Lake Windermere.

  • Loughrigg Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    A recently renovated apartment, Loughrigg Cottage offers accommodations in Ambleside. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a garden.

    Great location close to Ambleside with lovely views

Traveling by car? These cottages in Ambleside offer free parking!

  • Grayling Cottage
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 75 reviews

    Within 6.2 mi of World of Beatrix Potter and 5.4 mi of Lake Windermere, Grayling Cottage offers free WiFi and a terrace. This apartment provides accommodations with a patio.

    Clean. Nice decor. Modern. Peaceful. Central location.

  • Anniversary Cottage
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Anniversary Cottage offers accommodations in Ambleside, 10 miles from Lake Windermere and 18 miles from Derwentwater.

  • Cheerful 3 bedroom cottage in central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 50 reviews

    Cheerful 3 bedroom cottage in central location is located in Ambleside, just 6 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 11 miles from Lake Windermere.

    Fantastic place , extremely clean ,spacious , great location.

  • Barakat Lakes Escape, Ambleside
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews

    Providing a garden, Barakat Lakes Escape, Ambleside offers accommodations in Ambleside. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    Everything! Beautifully decorated, perfect location.

  • Fairfield Cottage
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 9 reviews

    Fairfield Cottage is located in Ambleside, just 18 miles from Derwentwater and 22 miles from Askham Hall.

    Very clean, lovely views, great facilities a comfortable home

  • The Old Dairy
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    The Old Dairy is located in Ambleside, just 6 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 9.2 miles from Lake Windermere.

    We loved our stay! It was well equipped, clean, and tidy, plus it was super cute! Great location, too.

  • Stylish & Contemporary 5 * Fully Renovated Luxurious Holiday Cottage Ambleside
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 42 reviews

    A recently renovated apartment, Stylish & Contemporary 5 * Fully Renovated Luxurious Holiday Cottage Ambleside offers accommodations in Ambleside.

    Great location. Modern interior. Very well equipped.

  • Bakestones - Central Location with Free Integral Private Parking
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 10 reviews

    Bakestones - Central Location with Free Integral Private Parking is located in Ambleside, just 5.7 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 10 miles from Lake Windermere.

    Location was excellent for walks during the day and for going out into Ambleside in the evenings

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Cottages That Guests Love in Ambleside

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 15 reviews
    Lower Sycamore cottage had a good layout and was well presented which had a cosy feel to it. . Lovely high spec modern new bathroom with walk in shower ( needs the photographs updating ) with compact kitchen with everything you needed including cleaning products, cloths and dish washer tablets.. Bed was very comfy and excellent quality bed linen. Full sized double oak wardrobe, tall oak chest of drawers and two good sized oak bedside cabinets for storage.Comfortable sofa and lovely electric log burner.
    Beverley
    Young couple
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 113 reviews
    It was a charming country house which maintained its Cumbrian heritage and was maintained to a high standard inside and out. The gardens are lovely to wander around too.
    Brenda
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 99 reviews
    Everything is exactly as illustrated by previous guests. Pleasant hosts; Sheila and Chris are so passionate and thank you for sharing the cottage with us. And they cook scrumptious breakfast too. Comfy and cosy rooms and living room. And the manicured English garden. And the trails right across the road; catch the romantic summer sunset and sunrise. It’s simply a perfect stay in the Lakes.
    Shaari
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 7 reviews
    We loved the cosy cottage with all the amenities and so well placed for walking into town and countryside. a big bonus was the off street parking too.
    Valerie
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 75 reviews
    Stayed 13th march first impression was " wow" what a lovely cottage perfect! All mod cons warm cosy & a very comfortable bed kitchen well equipped everything you need shower/ bathroom very good & the underfloor heating was great the cottage is a credit to the owners which I had the pleasure to meet x
    sandra
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews
    Really lovely cottage a little outside Ambleside. I read a few bad reviews beforehand but was pleasantly surprised by how nice to house is. it was warm and cosy when we arrived, and the house stayed warm the whole stay. The beds are comfortable, everything worked in the kitchen and bathroom. There is a bathtub so that is a plus with kids. There is enough hot water for everyone (even after baths). The furnishings are in good condition and nicely decorated. it’s also close to a few trails. We really had a lovely time as a family.
    Tsanta
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 10 reviews
    Such a beautiful location. Great sized cabin. Great internet. Lots of dvds for cosy evenings in. Comfy bed and everything you need for self catering. Really responsive when emailed a question. Very clean.
    BeckieCalvert1
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 25 reviews
    The cottage was cosy and comfortable, it was equipped for your self catering needs. It has a lovely big bathroom with separate shower cubicle and bath so you can relax those leg muscles after a long walk. It has a lovely garden to eat and drink outside , we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and so did our westie Bella.
    Watson
    Solo traveler
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 220 reviews
    It was a lovely, idyllic countryside lodge. Had a river running just by the garden at the back and was incredible. The staff were faultless and contributed so much to the trip. Gave loads of information about Ambleside and the ferry system, along with a map showing the routes of nearby walks. Free Wi-Fi and parking. An all around great stay, and will definitely come to stay again.
    Besu
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 144 reviews
    Breakfast was outstanding, freshly cooked to order. The hosts were wonderful! Cottage and gardens beautiful. Cozy charming place. Spotlessly clean, attention to detail second to none. Perfect location
    Suzan
    Young couple
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