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PROSPECT HOUSE, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ambleside

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81560.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
  • Ambleside Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 1

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 2

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PROSPECT HOUSE, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ambleside

This period property rests in Ambleside within the Lake District and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.

Prospect House is a wonderful period property around 200-years old and offering beautiful accommodation in Ambleside, Cumbria. Hosting four bedrooms, including two super-king-size bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms and able to be twin rooms on request, a master super-king-size bedroom with seating area around the large window, and a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, along with a bathroom, and a lower-ground-floor cloakroom, this property can sleep up to eight guests. There is also a kitchen/diner with Sky TV, a lower-ground-floor utility room, a sitting room with a woodburning stove, and a lower-ground-floor cinema room with a 95" TV. To the outside there is a front patio terrace with seating and off-road parking for two cars. Prospect House promises to be a wonderful abode for a group who relish outdoor adventures in the Lakes.

Amenities: Underfloor heating throughout hallway and kitchen/diner, and woodburning stove. Lacanche range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 75" Smart TV with Sky & Sky Sports, TVs in all bedrooms, and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for three cars. Patio terrace with table and chairs for 8, smaller coffee table and two chairs. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop within 0.2 miles, pub within 0.1 mile. Note: Children and babies under 5 are not permitted at this property.

Note - Please be aware that Christmas 2024 bookings are from the 21st - 28th December at the Christmas week rental

Customers can book from the 22nd December for 6 nights only

Please call the Reservations team on 01244 345700

Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: Ambleside rests within the magnificent Lake District National Park, taking a wonderful position just above the famous Lake Windermere. Providing you with a perfect point from which to discover the delights of this much-loved area, Ambleside also offers a host of attractions and amenities of its own; dine in the quality restaurants in the evening, visit quaint cafés and coffee shops between activities, or settle into one of the traditional pubs for a hearty lunch and a pint of local ale. Visit the lively towns of Windermere, Lakeside, and Bowness-on-Windermere, enjoying every minute of the luscious location.

Property manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages

Languages

English
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Outdoor space
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Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dove Cottage - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is PROSPECT HOUSE, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ambleside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PROSPECT HOUSE, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ambleside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PROSPECT HOUSE, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ambleside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PROSPECT HOUSE, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ambleside located?

Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armitt Museum and Gallery and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Rothay Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prospect weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, the accommodation is excellent. The decor is very good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 2 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size with bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, and 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Lower-ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen/diner with Sky TV. Lower-ground-floor utility with washer, dryer and separate drinks fridge. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Lower-ground-floor cinema room with underfloor heating, sky TV, UHD TV connected to the internet. Note: Properties 1016150, 10161777 & 1016178 can be booked together, sleeping a total of 12 guests.

What makes this property unique

Underfloor heating throughout hallway and kitchen/diner, and woodburning stove. Lacanche range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 75" Smart TV with Sky & Sky Sports, TVs in all bedrooms, and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for three cars. Patio terrace with table and chairs for 8, smaller coffee table and two chairs. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop within 0.2 miles, pub within 0.1 mile. Note: Children and babies under 5 are not permitted at this property.

Languages:

English