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Herdwick Cottage Ambleside
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ambleside, England
- Ambleside Pier20 min walk
- Rydal Mount3 min drive
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water8 min drive
- Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)71 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Herdwick Cottage Ambleside
Welcome to Herdwick Cottage Ambleside!
A traditional 4* Victorian Lakeland stone cottage in a quiet corner in the heart of Ambleside town within the stunning English Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Beautifully refurbished, Herdwick Cottage is an award-winning 4*, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom self-catering cottage for up to 5 people. Explore the stunning scenery and return to a cosy log burner fire, gorgeous kitchen and basement games room!
We are very proud to have won 'Most Family Friendly Contemporary Cottage' 2021 by SME, and most of all, to have a lovely 'family' of regular guests who return time and time.
The Lake District's stunning landscape has inspired poets and artists for generations. Famous for its lakes, mountains and forests, its cultural landscape was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Explore England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, its deepest lake, Wast Water, or simply wander through some of the many fells, taking in the beauty and changes that each season brings. We are located just behind the famous 'Bridge House' Ambleside, in a quiet road with flat walking access to the village centre. Ambleside is the 5th most popular starting point for walkers in Britain and the village itself boasts a selection of restaurants, pubs, cinemas, museums and an indoor climbing wall as well as children's play park and excellent public transport links to explore the rest of the Lake District.
Please note we are a pet-free and smoke-free cottage.
- Stunning Lakeland walks in all directions
- 4 Star Visit England rating
- Sleeps up to 5 people, 3 bedrooms: 1 king size, 1 double and 1 single
- Dressing table, mirror, TV with integral DVD player, cooling fan, blackout blinds and hairdryer in all bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms: electric and power showers and bath - no queuing!
- Lounge with cosy log burner fire and SMART TV with Freeview Play and DVD player
- Separate dining room with Bluetooth sound system
- Basement games room with 50-inch TV, DVD with Blu-ray, Wii and X-Box 360
- Kitchen with granite worktops, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and Dolce Gusto pod coffee machine
- WiFi - Fibre Extra, fast broadband speed
- Rear courtyard space with table and chairs for 'al fresco' dining and bench in the front courtyard for taking off muddy boots!
- 'Pure Lakes' hand-made aromatherapy-based products provided - shampoo, conditioner, hand wash, shower gel, body lotion
- All linen and towels provided (and a couple of toilet rolls!)
- Parking permit for free parking for 1 car in street, additional parking free 6 pm-10 am plus plenty of car parks nearby
- Pet-free, smoke-free cottage
- Three-minute level walk to restaurants, museum, cinema, pubs, playground and more for you to enjoy!
We are following rigorous cleaning guidelines and have our 'Good to Go' Visit Britain certification.
Sarah and Richard
A traditional 4* Victorian Lakeland stone cottage in a quiet corner in the heart of Ambleside town within the stunning English Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Beautifully refurbished, Herdwick Cottage is an award-winning 4*, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom self-catering cottage for up to 5 people. Explore the stunning scenery and return to a cosy log burner fire, gorgeous kitchen and basement games room!
We are very proud to have won 'Most Family Friendly Contemporary Cottage' 2021 by SME, and most of all, to have a lovely 'family' of regular guests who return time and time.
The Lake District's stunning landscape has inspired poets and artists for generations. Famous for its lakes, mountains and forests, its cultural landscape was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Explore England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, its deepest lake, Wast Water, or simply wander through some of the many fells, taking in the beauty and changes that each season brings. We are located just behind the famous 'Bridge House' Ambleside, in a quiet road with flat walking access to the village centre. Ambleside is the 5th most popular starting point for walkers in Britain and the village itself boasts a selection of restaurants, pubs, cinemas, museums and an indoor climbing wall as well as children's play park and excellent public transport links to explore the rest of the Lake District.
Please note we are a pet-free and smoke-free cottage.
- Stunning Lakeland walks in all directions
- 4 Star Visit England rating
- Sleeps up to 5 people, 3 bedrooms: 1 king size, 1 double and 1 single
- Dressing table, mirror, TV with integral DVD player, cooling fan, blackout blinds and hairdryer in all bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms: electric and power showers and bath - no queuing!
- Lounge with cosy log burner fire and SMART TV with Freeview Play and DVD player
- Separate dining room with Bluetooth sound system
- Basement games room with 50-inch TV, DVD with Blu-ray, Wii and X-Box 360
- Kitchen with granite worktops, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and Dolce Gusto pod coffee machine
- WiFi - Fibre Extra, fast broadband speed
- Rear courtyard space with table and chairs for 'al fresco' dining and bench in the front courtyard for taking off muddy boots!
- 'Pure Lakes' hand-made aromatherapy-based products provided - shampoo, conditioner, hand wash, shower gel, body lotion
- All linen and towels provided (and a couple of toilet rolls!)
- Parking permit for free parking for 1 car in street, additional parking free 6 pm-10 am plus plenty of car parks nearby
- Pet-free, smoke-free cottage
- Three-minute level walk to restaurants, museum, cinema, pubs, playground and more for you to enjoy!
We are following rigorous cleaning guidelines and have our 'Good to Go' Visit Britain certification.
Sarah and Richard
Property manager
Sarah Strachan
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Ambleside
Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Travelling with kids? Consider Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ambleside, England
What's nearby
- Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Ambleside Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Dove Cottage - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Royal Oak - 4 min walk
- Rothay Manor Hotel - 11 min walk
- Ambleside Tap Yard - 2 min walk
- The Lily Bar in Ambleside - 5 min walk
- The Cornish Bakery - 1 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Sarah Strachan
We took over Herdwick Cottage in 2018 and have fully refurbished it to create a truly welcoming holiday 'home from home', whilst being sensitive to it's traditional and rather humble origins.
We fell in love with the Lakes after honeymooning in Grasmere over 25 years ago and have returned to fell walk and climb ever since. We feel very privileged to share our beautiful Lakeland cottage with new and seasoned visitors to this stunning part of the world and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Sarah and Richard x
We fell in love with the Lakes after honeymooning in Grasmere over 25 years ago and have returned to fell walk and climb ever since. We feel very privileged to share our beautiful Lakeland cottage with new and seasoned visitors to this stunning part of the world and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Sarah and Richard x
Why they chose this property
Explore stunning scenery and return to a cosy log burner fire, gorgeous kitchen and basement games room! We are very proud to have won 'Most Family Friendly Contemporary Cottage' 2021 by SME, and most of all, to have a lovely 'family' of regular guests who return time and time again.
What makes this property unique
The Lake District's stunning landscape has inspired poets and artists for generations. Famous for its lakes, mountains and forests, its cultural landscape was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Explore England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, its deepest lake, Wast Water, or simply wander through some of the many fells, taking in the beauty and changes that each season brings. We are located just behind the famous 'Bridge House' Ambleside, in a quiet road with flat walking access to the village centre. Ambleside is the 5th most popular starting point for walkers in Britain and the village itself boasts a selection of restaurants, pubs, cinemas, museums and an indoor climbing wall as well as children's play park and excellent public transport links to explore the rest of the Lake District.
Languages:
English
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